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    1975 18' Smoker Craft w/ 1977 115 HP Evinrude

    Okay guys I have two questions. The first will be about motor ht. with jack plate. Presently at 3/4 to full throttle I have some water coming up between the transom and motor with about a 7' rooster tail each side of the motor immediately at the transom with a right torque on the steering. Am...
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    1975 18' How many horses can I handle?

    This is an 18' semi V jon-boat with the Hull ID # SMK21003M75J what is the maximum horse power it can handle? I sure hope that the 75 in the ID isn't it! I want to mount a 115 with a jet pump. Thanks for the help. Jimmy C
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    1976 75 hp power head issues, HELP!!!

    What I have is an 1976 Evinrude 75 hp Model 75642D running a short shaft. The motor would run only with the choke on and then under no load. The mechanic checked the carbs and then informed me that the "labyrinth" seal was history and that the motor would no longer draw suction for fuel. So...
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    1978 Mariner 3 & 4 cylinder dead

    My friend has this motor and the local dealer told him that the switchbox was probably bad. What test can be done to confirm that is the case? 1978 80hp Mariner ser.# 5295963 Thanks Jimmy C
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