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    Still not running the way it should

    1973 Evinrude 40 HP What I have done so far, replaced both ignition coils, wires, spark plugs and condensers. I had to replace the crankshaft key because it was sheared off. Did a cylinder compression test and get on both 125 psi +-1. The Motor starts fine now, when I unplug the wire from the...
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    40 HP 1973 Evinrude wont start

    Hey everyone, I had some troubles with my motor it was running only on half power but still started up (It started but took some effort). I opened up the flywheel and both ignition coils were cracked so I replaced them. While I am at it, I figured I might as well change the condenser and check...
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    1973 Evinrude 40Hp seems to run on one cylinder only

    I replaced the spark plugs on my outboard and the fuel hose from the tank (old fuel hose seemed to thin since primer was sucked flat) and went on the lake. At first the motor was running great at full speed. After i switched it off and on again it would only run around half a speed in full...
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    1973 Evinrude leaks oil while running

    Hello, i was wondering if anybody can tell me where the oil (black and smell like gas) that is leaking out of the exhaust (i think its the exhaust) could come from. I made a picture which is available at http://www.gate2north.ca/motor.jpg It seems to leak quit a lot since the water had a lot...
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