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    Johnson 50 tiller conversion from Evinrude 55

    Johnson 50 ---- Model: J50TELCUD Serial:C7433214 Evinrude 55-----Model: 558755 Serial: E0006628 side note here---Dad just bought this motor for $350 with two props, one of them stainless. It also has electric trim and tilt. LU just gone through and it is the original...
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    Where to fit in a tell tale--I did read the FAQ

    1973 Evinrude 65hp I read the FAQ about adding a tell tale so I ordered the elbow and cowling outlet. Now, in trying to find a location at the top of the motor, I am having trouble finding room for it. I took two pictures of the locations that I am looking at. One is just above the exhaust...
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    What is this spring for?

    I am putting my 1973 Evinrude 65 h.p. back together. I can't remember where this carb spring goes. I have the factory service manual and it doesn't show this spring. I am sure it goes on the center carb and maybe it has to do with the electric choke? Enclosed are the pics.
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    Lower unit removal.....when all else fails try something different

    I have been trying for many days now to remove my lower unit with absolutely no success. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=384230 I can be patient.. After all, I am a BAND teacher, among other things, but I also don't want to miss the opener, so I decided to try another approach. I...
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    1973 65hp Evinrude Triumph lower unit removal difficulty

    I am struggling to get the lower unit of this motor. I have removed the 4 bolts that protruded under the gearcase and the one that was recessed. I also have removed the one that sat hidden under the trim plate. The shift linkage was also disconnected under the bottom carb. That being done, I...
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