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    Starter Brushes going bad?

    I have a prestolite starter on my 50 hp 1972 motor. My connections are good and the battery has tested fine. I think that I need to replace the brushes on the starter because when I turn the key I hear the solenoid click and the starter does nothing until I tap it with hammer a few times...
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    1972 50hp evinrude Flywheel removal help

    I have a bad stator and need to remove the flywheel to replace it. Does anyone know the size of the flywheel nut? I dont have a socket that big and need to buy something but want to get the right size on one try. What about the 3 puller bolt sizes? I have a wheel puller kit but don't seem to...
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    Battery is not charging. Where to start.

    I have a 1972 50 HP evinrude electric start motor. It runs fine but I have to charge my battery every time I come back. I am ok with that but thought I would see if I could figure out what is wrong. I tested the stator coil using my Ohm meter and it tested fine. What other parts can I test...
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    Considering buying a 77 Johnson 70HP motor please help.

    I have a 15' trihull that has a 72 Erude 50hp motor, which I have fond feelings for due to being the same age as me and for its reliability but it is not quite powerful enough for my boat. I saw that someone was selling a 77 Johnson 70hp motor. It does not come with control cables. Some of my...
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