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    55hp rude 1976 powerpack or coil problem?

    Last year I limped back to the ramp on one cylinder, left the boat sit in the garage all winter. This spring I thought maybe the problem was the coil because #1 plug wire was taped up. I switched the upper and lower coils, then there was still no spark at #1 but had spark on #2 with the bad...
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    '82 50HP Johnson Compression Question

    The motor seems to lose power after running WOT for about 15 minutes straight. I have been reading the forums about compression checks and decarbs. Today I did a compression check and the results were 120 psi on #1 and 145 psi on #2. I know that these should be closer together but it sure seems...
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    Trim tab

    I recently purchased a used lower unit for my 55hp evinrude. Although it came with the trim tab, it was unattached. Therefore I am seeking help on how to adjust it, what it accually does, and what to look for while running to know if it's right or wrong.
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    Lower unit stuck

    In attemoting to remove the lower unit from a '76 55hp Evinrude, I have come to the conclusion that I need serious help. I have removed the four mounting bolts, the trim tab, the bolt underneath the trim tab, and the bolt under the lower carb that holds the shift rod. The lower unit will pivot...
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    Lower unit stuck

    In attempting to remove the lower unit from a 55hp 1976 evinrude I have come to the conclusion that I need serious help. I have removed the four mounting bolts, the trim tab, the bolt underneath it, and the horizontal bolt under the lower carb. that attaches the shift rod. The lower unit will...
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