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    1977 70hp Evinrude flooding

    Seem to be having a flooding problem after sitting for a while, motor starts first time every time when cold and purrs like a kitten. after sitting on the water for an hour or so its real hard to start. Once its running it purrs like a kitten again, idles fine and pulls at 5600rmp no probs...
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    Houseboat

    Here's a stupid human trick if ever I have seen one. http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=7923664
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    Coil eater

    I have a 1977 70hp Evinrude that has done 2 coils in the 3 times I have taken it out. Just bad luck or would somthing else be overloading the coils?
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    1977 70hp Evinrude problem.

    I purchased a boat a couple of years ago that has been a bit of a project. About a month ago I bought a 77 70hp Evinrude from marine mechanic that I was told had been comp tested, new head gasket fitted, carbs rekitted, new water pump and fully serviced. It comes with a 90 day warranty. So...
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    Trailer fishtailing

    Gday, Towed my boat for the first time today at speed and every time i got to about 90kmh the trailer started to fishtail. What would be the cause of this. I have new wheels and tyres, bearings are fine and the axle looks perfect. My old boat never did this right upto 110. Any ideas what to...
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    CD player squeeling

    Gday everyone, I have just installed a new CD player and marine radio in my project boat and when you push the button on the radio mike to talk the CD player screams out of the speakers. It's ear piercing no matter what the volume on the CD player. Is there any way to fix this? cheers
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    temp gauge

    G'day everyone, I have a question regarding temperature gauges. Earlier this year I purchased a Swiftcraft 17" halfcab fishing boat as a project. It came with a 1977 70hp Evinrude outboard. The motor has good comp and has had new water pump fitted, new head gasket, carbs kitted and been fully...
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