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    hit object, prop won't spin in gear

    Hey guys, I hit something in the lake yesterday with my late 70's evenrude 15 horse outboard. Prop doesnt turn in forward or reverse. Water pump is still working. I can turn the prop by hand when in forward, reverse or neutral. I hear and feel a little grinding from the lower unit when a I turn...
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    pulling plug wires damages power pack?

    Someone once told me that pulling plug wires with the engine running to determine problem areas is a good way to damage the power pack. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Joe
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    How long can motor be in water

    I've been troubleshooting my 1979 15 horse Evinrude for a while now and I've had it in a barrell of water for three consecutive days without removing it as I try different things/talk to folks try more things etc. It occured to me that maybe it is not designed to be continually immersed in water...
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    1979 15 Evinrude loss of power, rough idle

    I have a 1979 15 horse Evinrude 2 cyl. Its always worked great for me including early this year. I recently took it out and it ran great for about 1/2 hour, full throttle and some trolling and then it started idling rough and killing. I headed for the dock and could only get about 4 mph out of...
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