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    Rope Steering install

    I have made several of those arrangements. Use a 2" plastic expansion plug for schedule 40 pipe. 3- 1/4-20 bolts hold on the wheel and a bolt through the center through a wood mount for the boat. Pullies available at home center and use galvanized cable for a garage overhead door. Do not use...
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    1976 EVINRUDE 9.9 NEW WATER PUMP DOESN'T WORK

    The bottom plate of the pump and the leg needs to be sealed so there are no suction leaks. I bet if ya put the motor in the water past the pump it will pump. They like a flooded suction until primed.
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    Fuel thread sealant

    Use the NG approved yellow tape. Its a lot thicker and doesn't shred.
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    9.9/15 fiber reeds..dead at 250 hrs..

    I was looking for 1000hrs or so..was that asking too much?
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    Why carb 2stroke use throttle cam, 4stroke no cam

    Wondered this since 1974. Probably lube requirement exceeds combustion requirements at low speeds. So let in enough fuel/oil for lube but retard timing enough for slow enough speeds? I'm asking cause my '76 15hp runs best at low speeds better if I set the pickup point quarter inch past...
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    Timing advance, why different for outboards?

    Most of the outboards I've had connect the timing advance with the throttle and have a large degree of stator rotation. Other non-outboard 2 strokes use centrifical advance not connected to the throttle. Or some other electronic method. My f2.5 doesn't seem to have the range of advance as the...
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    New here with usual newbie questions and ideas

    Been a member of several forums, now here. Before I ask any questions, just want to say I always search before placing any questions. I have worked on all kinds of engines, ported many 2 strokes (about 60/40 on results) and 4strokes. But I see that outboards are kinda an animal of its own. I...
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