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    '67 Evinrude 9.5 - wrong Spark Plugs

    Bought this a few weeks ago. only had the chance to run it in river WOT once. (after carb rebuild) Ran nicely with smooth top end and good Idle. Ran into Heavy Grass cover yesterday and finally had t oshut down and drift out. Even with weed guard the prop and lower end got completely tangled...
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    Evinrude 9.5 odd prop question

    Got this motor a few weeks ago - good condition. After an initial tank run I took it for a river run. Ran nicely and did what I need. Looking things over more carefully, I noticed the prop was a bit loose on the shaft. I pulled the cotter pin and was able to remove the nut with fingers. I...
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    !@#$ Impossible Walleye - Maryland

    Ever had this happen? Potomac River(Mid Maryland) Water is bad low, but fishable with patients. a.m. Rain - overcast skies - air temp 78 Fishing 2'-10' Clear water over rocks/Boulders Day trip totaled 12 sub par Small mouth. We saw at least 200 Wallweye avg 15" or better hovering and...
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    '67 Evinrude 9.5 - Shallow Drive

    Specifically...What is the Shallow drive and how/when do you use it?
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    Quick help - Prop Pitch - Small motor

    Got your help with a evinrude 6hp Reduced prop from 8.25x8p to 8x5.5p Increased speed from 4 to 8mph and RPM to normal range. Non planing Hull!!!! I have replaced the 6hp with an Evinrude 9.5 w stock prop Motor runs great but doesn't quite sound like it is maxing out. Running 12MPH Not sure is...
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    Evinrude 6hp vs 9.5 performance question

    I've spent the summer fishing from a Plastic 10' boat like this one http://mywebsite.register.com/db1/00081/dndmarine.com/_uimages/10.2.jpg running a '73 evinrude 6 hp fixed up with the help of members here. The struggle has always been getting any speed/rmp out of the 6hp. A final prop change...
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    Any differences in 1967-68 9.5 ?

    I just purchased an unknown year Evinrude 9.5 advertised as late 60's-early 70's. Upon arrival, it is definitely a 1967 model 9722B I normally use this sites parts manuals to maintain my 6hp motor and would like to do the same for the 9.5 Any known differences, Small or Major, between the...
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    Prop damage and small motor - effects?

    Here is the just of it. Basstender 10.2 - 10' Plastic semi tri-hull boat '73 Evinrude 6hp worked on it for a month but could not get RPM's above 2K (if that fast) Did everything in reason to motor. Some things 2 times. On Recommendation from here - Changed Prop to 8x5p Motor runs up quick...
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    Older Minn Kota Rotary Switch Repair Guide

    Older Minn Kota Switch Repair is fairly simple. Should work for older (ROUND) Minn Kota rotary 4 and 5 speed switches . I purchased a Minn Kota 35 used a few years ago. Only used it a few times, then as a backup to my 6hp outboard this summer. Long story short, My Gas motor failed and I had to...
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    '73 6hp - 62 5.5hp parts swap - Help

    Life on a budget bites:mad: I found while the upper mounts on my Evinrude 6hp are in good shape, BOTH Lowers are in trouble. 1 has sheered the acorn nut and part of the bolt. The other has split the 2 bolt side of the rubber mount and lost 1/2. I found a pair from a 5524 5.5hp in good shape...
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    Evinrude 6hp. Skeg question

    I am building a Prop Guard. Similar to the mac round guard. Problem is I noticed the oil drain plug is actually in the Skeg. Any idea how far down the skeg actually becomes solid? I need to drill for the lower mounting bracket to secure the guard.
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    Tow/work Vehicle Stolen - Maryland

    I hope this is appropriate here. First thank you to those that helped me in keeping my boat running!! Williamsport Maryland '93 Ford Aerostar - Eddie Bauer Edition Green with Gold lower panels LARGE Dent low behind drivers door - 2 foot long from bumper impact Heavy clear coat paint peal on...
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    73 evinrude 6hp need work prop - NLA

    Per recommendation, I replaced my prop with a 8.25x5p 3 blade prop. Solved the low RPM issue and more than doubled boat speed. PROBLEM: Only prop I could find was Lexan. Worked great but I ran into a rock pile and it blew apart. Only got 2 hours use out of it. Anyone know of another prop 8-8.5...
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    6hp heavy load - prop assistance needed

    Already working on a weird low rpm issue(1800 max @ WOT) Boat - Bass Tender 10.2 Max rated hp - 7hp 73 Evinrude 6HP Near Max load most trips out(450 or so) present prop - oem 8.25x7.5 Boat is a trihedral(?) hull - non planing Hull design Currently boat will only run about 2.5 mph - attitude...
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    73 Evinrude 6hp carb and Throttle questions

    Relating to this issue: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=317630 Okay, following up on my No power issue. I pulled the carb back off and went completely through it again. Spotless!!! All passages clean and fluids flow easily through all. What is the Proper WOT orifice size for the...
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