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fleetwinner replied to the thread Evinrude 7518.

I also do not have a tachometer but will look into acquiring one

Yesterday at 12:53 PM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread Evinrude 7518.

I already put a new impeller in, and I believe I have two separate issues when shifting. The idle rpm is possible to get low enough to...

Yesterday at 12:52 PM
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fleetwinner posted the thread Evinrude 7518 in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.

Hey guys I've made a post or two but just wanted to make an updated one since I still haven't found the root of my issue. I have a 1955...

Thursday at 9:44 PM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?.

Compression values 80psi on the dot for both cylinders. I know I should be aiming for 90, but it seems to be good enough that it...

Thursday at 7:49 PM
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fleetwinner reacted to airshot's post in the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 Carburetor with Like.

Buy a real carb rebuild kit, with all new gaskets, needle and seats, and it will also give all settings to reassemble to factory specs...

Wednesday at 2:41 PM
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fleetwinner posted the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 Carburetor in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.

Hello I am looking for instructions on cleaning my carburetor. My slow speed needle valve adjustment does seemingly nothing at both low...

Tuesday at 8:32 AM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?.

Thanks for the info, I'll do the test today. Still thinking the carburetor needs to be cleaned out or rebuilt and am struggling to find...

Tuesday at 8:11 AM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?.

Those are the numbers I had in mind, but my question is what does it tell me if there's too much deviation or they are underpressurized...

Tuesday at 6:16 AM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?.

Prop turns correctly in all gears when it will get into them, free in neutral and locked in drive and reverse. It's just that sometimes...

Tuesday at 6:15 AM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?.

Adjustable gap spark tester acquired, waiting on sunset and a buddy to be able to see if it's jumping the 1/4" gap. Will a compression...

Monday at 5:33 PM
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fleetwinner reacted to racerone's post in the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit? with Like.

You do a maximum spark intensity test with a test device.----Store bought $10 or home made with cardboard , glue and wire.

Monday at 12:35 PM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?.

Forgive my rookie knowledge but why doesn't that have anything to do with the plug? Also, any recommendations on a carb maintenance kit?

Monday at 11:08 AM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?.

Model number 7518. Spark test is next thing on my list

Monday at 11:03 AM
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fleetwinner replied to the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?.

Haven’t tested spark plugs but there is definitely power on time to each plug, planning on spending the $6 to replace them anyway...

Monday at 7:05 AM
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fleetwinner posted the thread 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit? in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.

Hello, I recently purchased my first antique boat motor, a '55 fleetwin, for more than I'd like to admit. The previous owner took great...

Sunday at 8:53 PM

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