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    1969 25hp Evinrude - Water Pump ?? after mini-rebuild

    Tonight, I cranked my Dad's 1969 25hp after completing a mini rebuild/restore job. New ignition parts, kill switch, hoses, impeller, thermostat, carb rebuild, gaskets, paint, etc. This was my first attempt at doing anything like this and all the neighbors swore I'd never get it back together...
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    How do you tighten up the flywheel ??? What torque?

    Another stupid question. I'm wrapping up the rebuild of a 1969 25hp Evinrude ... and everyone says that I must torque the flywheel back on to some exact force, but I can't find the spec for this anywhere. I have the original 1969 shop manual and it isn't mentioned. Also, how do you keep the...
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    Grease Capsule with tune-up kit ???

    What's the tiny capsule that appears to contain grease used for in the tune-up kit. My shop manual makes no mention. The point contains are supposed to be super clean .... right? The manual does mention to "NOT" add any oil/grease to the little pad that rides along the shaft. .... So what do...
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    1969 25hp Evinrude - Lower Cover / Carb Removal

    I'm rebuilding my Dad's 25hp Evinrude. I plan to use it on the boat I'm building. It probably hasn't been cranked in 10-15 years, but was running fine as far as I know. I'm ordering a shop manual after this post, but I thought I'd get a head start and at least start to tear it down. I got...
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