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    cannot reinstall lower unit on 1987 Mariner 4HP

    Removed lower unit to replace impeller. When removed, shifted to Reverse as this bet exposed shift clamp in side bung hole which needed to be loosened to remove lower unit. When try to reinstall, get within 5 1/2" LU to upper. Pull cord a bit to align cam shaft w/ drive shaft drive. Pushes...
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    Evinrude 4 HP dies when shift to Forward

    4 HP Model E4RDHLCUD Serial # B1384573 (1987) Engine starts and runs fine in neutral. Stops instantly when I shift it into forward or reverse at the shifter. There was a squeak/squeal of unknown origin for a few minutes before this malfunction occurred. Shift lever works smoothly and enters...
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    '87 Evinrude 4hp OB - cleaned carb but still won't start

    Cleaned the carb and used carb re-build kit I got from Sierra but 1987 4hp Evinrude still won't start. Get good spark and confirmed fuel getting to carb. Get it to run a couple of seconds when spray fuel mix in Carb throat, seems like it starved for fuel but confirmed fuel getting through...
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    4hp Mariner 4A leaking fuel when in tilt position

    Just started using a 1989 Mariner 4A OB hand-me-down from a boating friend. Started up after a dozen pulls. Seems to run fine but when I put it in "tilt" position on transom for storage, fuel seems to drip out from catch basin. Any ideas?
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    can't start 1987 Evinrude 4hp OB

    Recently have been unable to start Evinrude 4hp OB w/ remote fuel tank. Starts when spray fuel or starting fluid directly into carb but then dies in few seconds after that burns off. Confirmed that fuel is at least getting to fuel pump by disconnecting and priming bulb. What would prevent...
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