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    tilt & trim problems-help?

    I just bought a 81 johnson,having slow movement and delayed movement when trying to trim up or down.Seem like it is low on fluid.I can see just a little oil around the cylindeer.How do you refill the oil level and what type of oil?
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    How hot is hot?

    I have an old 59 evinrude 50hp,I took the therostat out,and the heads are just a little to warm to keep your hands on them for more than a few seconds.Is this ok?
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    setting carbs on 59 evinrude

    Any hints on setting the low idle mix screws?Also,I took out the thermostat,the heads are just a little warm to the touch.Is this ok?50hp
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    No spark

    I have an old 59,50hp evinrude.I have put new rotor,condencer,and points.still no spark.what else shoud I check?
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