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    Flywheel 1975 40HP

    Hi All,<br /><br />I have recently purchased an electric starter and flywheel. The first fly wheel was too high ( I could see up into the stator plate) the second was too low (the ring over lapped the bendix. So the guy I bought it off gave me a manual starter so I could start the boat in the...
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    ACCESS PROBLEMS

    Is anyone in australia having problems accessing iboats. There are periods where I cant access it for days at a time. Is anyone else having these probs?<br />Joe
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    what would be similar to a 40 HP

    Hi All, I have been canvasing these forums for months now and its occurred to me that I might be able to get more from these some of articles if I knew what other motors were similar in design to mine. I have a 1975 40hp evinrude. So I image a motor from late 60's from 25hp through to 50hp may...
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    new starter on 1975 40HP

    Hi all, I have purchased a second hand starter and have bolted it on the the block, wiring diagram from supplier was good and surprisingly simple, now my questions are, firstly the new fly wheel with the teeth, doesn't seem to sit down as far on the shaft as the other one did. With the shaft...
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    pull start not engaging

    Hi all,<br /><br />occasionally the pull start on my 1975 40 hp evinrude engine wont engage. The cord pulls right out or engages half way out. I know what the problem is but I'm not sure if should: lubricate the three lugs that grab the flywheel, or remove any lubricant from the plastic plate...
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    197? 7.5 hp flat spot

    Hi all, I have a 1970's (not sure) blue band 7.5hp. Serial number 2175212. It starts very well, runs well at WOT but has a flat spot from about 1/4 to 1/2 throttle. Also idles a little roughly until warm. Can anyone make a suggestion as to where to start looking to sort the flat spot out...
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    Electric start on 1975 40hp Evinrude

    Hi all, Sorry to ask lots of questions. Will an electric start go onto a 75 40hp evinrude. Will I need to change the flywheel. I dont think the one I have has any teeth. <br />Also once the flywheel nut is removed from the top of the flywheel, how does one remove the flywheel. Is there a...
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    This is my boat

    Hi all. I have set up a little website so I can show you all my boat. This is the address.<br /><br /> URL removed - no longer available<br /><br />Currently I have an issue with my engine in that it isn't revving over about 900rpm. Its running very roughly. I suspect its running on one...
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    unsure of what you've purchased

    Hi all. <br /><br />I have recently purchased a 1975 40 hp. As a relative newby, I feel very uncertain about what I have purchased and dont want to break my engine (and mainly get stuck some where). Can some more experienced members please part with some knowledge on what I can do or test to...
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    1975 40hp wont start

    Hi all.<br /><br />This looks like a very well organised and well populated forum. Boy am I glad to find it.<br />I've had my boat for about 3 weeks. The first time I took it out the the outboard (1975 40hp evinrude)ran well for about 20 mins. I slowed and practiced some manouvering then I...
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