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    What does this usually indicate?

    Okay, obviously it's a leak, it's just that I don't know the 1st thing about outboard motors and thought before I "blindly"tear it apart that I would ask a few questions 1st. You know...."measure twice cut once" kind of thing. Anyway, although I have never worked on an outboard I have been...
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    Type of spark plug wire?

    Thinking of replacing the 2 spark plug wires on my motor (see my signature). I see that folks regularly recommend 7mm copper core as opposed to 8mm copper core. Is there a huge difference or specific reason for using 7mm over 8mm? Also, my local auto supply store does carry the 7mm version but...
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    vent opened or closed?

    I hate to even ask such a stupid question but as I am brand new to outboards I really don't know. Question is, is the little vent/pressure cap button thingie on the gas can lid supposed to be opened or closed while running your motor? I have one of the newer plastic 3 gallon gas cells for...
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    Will this tool work?

    For those of you who have done a seal replacement job on the lower unit or have seen it done would you be able to tell me if this tool will work for what I'll need? OEM/2 tips seal puller (25014) | Parts Puller/Installer | AutoZone.com Thanks -B-
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    Lower unit seals possible to do myself?

    Hi all. Just wondering if replacing some of the lower unit seals with a basic kit is something I can do myself or will I need special tools? The motor in question is in my signature. I'm just asking in general here, assuming no bearings have to be pulled/removed etc., and just replacing seals...
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    Up & Running...thank you all!

    Just wanted to update and thank some folks for all their help. I almost hate to list any names because so many folks helped at different stages and I'd hate to forget anyone, but to be sure there were a few that stuck it out with me all the way. Some of those folks were....oldcatamount, nwcove...
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    Grease or no gease?

    Currently putting things back together and want to be sure where grease should and should not be applied. In specific the silver plate that is directly below the cam. I have 2 pics below, one showing just the ring I'm talking about and the other showing it in reference to where it actually goes...
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    Needle Packing question

    Still struggling with my 60' Evinrude 10hp Sportwin. Right now I'm about to do my 2nd carb rebuild just to be sure I didn't miss anything a few weeks ago on the 1st rebuild. In specific, I'm not positive I got the Needle washers and packing seated properly. !st off, am I crazy or are they the...
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    Timing Problem? ( with video)

    Okay folks, I am beside myself. I have tried everything I can think of (and have been suggested to do/try) and still can't get this motor to run properly. I have new coils, new points & condensers, new fuel pump, new spark plugs, have done a rebuild on the carb and I still can't get this motor...
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    What is a "Welch plug?"

    Okay....rookie question #5.....What is the "Welch Plug" that I hear folks referring to when talking about carb cleaning? Is it the same thing people call the "Freeze plug", which I know as the silver round concaved piece (see photo) that is found on the top of my carb. I have done one carb...
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    Fuel pump question

    I was reading in another thread about someone who was having similar problems/symptoms that I'm having with my motor (see my signature) and wanted some clarification if possible. On the back of my fuel pump there is a hole that lines up with and goes directly to the #1 cylinder. I had assumed...
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    Clamp Screw removal

    Ok, I feel really stupid even having to ask this question but.....I need to replace the clamp screws that hold the motor to the transom and can't figure out how to get them all the way out. I thought that maybe I just had to remove the little swivel handle on the end and just continue to...
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    Coil to plug wire connection

    Another newbie question for ya. I have a 1960' Evinrude 10hp 2 cycl. motor. The wires on the other end of the spark plugs attach to each coil. How are they actually attached to the coil itself? Do they plug in kind of like how they plug into the spark plug? Or do you have to solder or attach...
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    How hot is to hot?

    This is probably going to be hard to answer but I'll ask any way. I'm still struggling with my 60' Evinrude Sportwin 10hp. As in when I'm lucky enough to get it running it will not run more than maybe a minute at most and usually I have to have it at WOT. Anything lower and it shutters pretty...
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    60' Evinrude Sportwin Timing Question(s)

    I've tried tons of searches and can't quite find what I'm after so please forgive me if it's already been answered in detail somewhere already. And if it has feel free to just redirect me there and I'll be happy to read some more. :) Here's what I'd like to know....exactly how do I "time" my...
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