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    would this cvause vibration or should i run

    okay its a 1978 starcraft 18' bowrider, has mercruiser 4cyl and mercruiser outdrive, boat is 3+ hours away so i havent seen yet, guy claims it runs great but ever since he put on the new prop it vibrates the boat when in gear, he says he tightened prop too tight and marine shop tells him he...
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    power steering oil cooler pinhole leak

    ok i have an omc 4.3 liter i/o, i have been getting it ready to go and now found i have a pin hole leak in the power steering oil cooler the leak is right where the outlet to the themo meets the cooler, could i weld or solder this closed safely? , I know the best way is to replace it but I...
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    1989 omc 4.3 overheating.

    Ok so i inherited this boat when my father passed and would really like to get it on the water, it an 89 omc i/o model# 432aprmed , got it running and water is flowing through the muffs and up the hoses but it overheating at idle after running for a few minutes, and not all the hoses are getting...
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    1970 evinrude charging issues.

    this engine is 1970 60hp evinrude 60073-d. Motor ran fine this morning went fishing moved twice, went to start it up and move and got very little starter noise, it tried to turn but just barely, the starter is still engaged with the flywheel. I have 11.98 at battery 11.98 at starter soelnoid but...
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    fuel pump?

    well the engine is now running on all cylinders and idling well but after about 5 min it dies unless I pump the primer bulb then itll go for a while longer. Is the fuel pump the only suspect? all new fuel line and no leaks ?
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    which carb kits?

    I have a 1970 60 hp Evinrude and need to know which carb kit(s) to order. I believe there are three carbs so i think i need three kits but how to tell if I need one with floats and such. I have a manual on the way but would like to have the parts ready to go. model 60073-d. thanks
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    how to remove cable from rack or rack from helm?

    I have a 1970 60 hp evinrude, steering is crazy tight, I have greased the zirc fittings , and noticed some hardened grease looking like it had seeped out at some point, anyways I am wondering how to id the type of steering i have so I can try to figure it out. I have a manual on the way but...
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    1970 60 hp evinrude issues, wont shift and a squeel?

    ok please excuse the lack of terminology, my 1970 60 hp motor wont shift into gear, it did yesterday. All I have changed is the throttle cable and switched the gear oil out ( yes I used the C ), also now when the key is turned to the on position I have a really high pitch squeal coming from what...
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    how to identify if my evinrude is electric shift or not.

    I recently bought our first boat and am trying to determine for sure if its electric shift or not( controls say selectric) and if I need class C for my lower end. the model number is 60073-D serial J12631. its a 15 foot open bow seaswirl that its powering ( not that that matters). the controls...
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