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    3 cyl OMC lower units

    I am going to rebuild a mechanical shift lower unit. I need a few dedicated repair gauges for some critical clearances. Is there a place that seels these gauges other than the Evinrude dealer that is more economical?
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    3 cyl OMC lower unit

    I recently bought a 1981 75hp Evinrude, {I have three of them, also 1982, and 1978}. The 1981 was the last aquired. On before sale check lower unit oil looked good. After some use there was a rough feeling when turning prop in neutral. I replaced both prop bearings. Upon checking lower unit lube...
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    Johnson / Evinrude binacle control

    I have an unknown year of binacle control. The control works fine in neutral / forward / speed cable. Shifts into reverse just fine, but I cannot increase speed in reverse. there are several combinations as far as hooking cables to binacle. Can't find any info on binacle.
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    1980 evinrude 75 hp

    Bought used. Just installed on boat. Runs good, but: When I advance throttle on binacle control all the way, carbs begin roaring and rpm's do not advance. Is this just a matter of simply setting max throttle screw on motor? My manual sez pin on carb linkage needs to be perfectly vertical. Thing...
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    1980 Evinrude 75 hp

    I recently acquired a pristine 80 Rude 75 hp. My manual sez for this year only there was only one trim solenoid and it was assigned to "up", "down" just ran thru the trim switch. Before I install this motor on my boat, I want to make the trim function better. I am set to use two solenoids, One...
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