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I have a question on how the electric choke operates on my '66 80hp Starflite. There are 3 options choke on, automatic, and choke off. Which one should it be in to use the electric choke? I've had it in the automatic position but on a cold engine the butterflies are closed so pushing the...
I have a 1966 80hp Evinrude Starflite. It has good water flow from water pump until I go 3/4 to full throttle. I'm suspecting bad impeller? Any help is appreciated.
I recently overhauled a '66 Evinrude 80hp Starflite and this winter want to repaint the hood and the lower end. I need to know what colors are used since mind is faded. See attached picture. I appreciate any help.
I recently restored a '66 Starcraft Jupiter with and '66 80hp Evinrude. Runs great until I try to go 3/4 to full throttle then the front end starts to go side to side. I attached a picture showing how engine is mounted. Prop says 14P approx 9". Any suggestions on what to do to make this...
I'm restoring a '60 Starcraft Jupiter with an '66 Evinrude 80hp. The original ignition plate with on light and plate that held the temp light and choke button have been changed and I want to put back to original. Can anyone them me where on the dash these two plates were located.
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I need some help wiring my ignition switch on a '66 Evinrude 80hp Starflite. It currently has a 6 terminal switch. I'm not sure which terminals to hook up to. I've attached a wiring diagram from my service manual. I marked coil, regulator, and stator wire. I'm confused where the ground wire...
I'm looking for a coil for a '66 Evinrude 80hp Starflite model 80693C. Evinrude part #379569. OEM are pretty expensive. Does anyone know if there are any new current coils that will cross reference?
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