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  1. randyray41

    1970 sea king cross matched to 1970 hhrysler

    I tried to cross refence the 9.6 Sea king Model # VWB27009A to the 1970 Chrysler 9.9. I understand they are basically same motor. There are 8 models listed for the1970 Chrysler. Have any idea which Chrysler motor would be the closest match for the 9.6 Sea King? 9.9 1970 92BA...
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    1970 Sea King 9.6 questions

    I purchased a 1970 Sea King 9.6 model # VWB27009A this weekend. From what I read oil mix is 50:1? Is that correct? Motor runs ok. Has a skip at idle. Not sure what the cause of that is. Once in gear and revved up it runs fine. I see an idle agjustment screw on carb. Is this set just for...
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    Considering purchasing a 9.6 Sea King need some assistance

    I'm considering buying a 9.6 hp Seaking, not sure of year etc. The motor runs in a barrel. Are parts available for these motors? Whats the fuel/oil ratio? I suspect the motor is mid 70's model. Won't know till I get model number. Anything I should look for before I purchase?
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    need more negative trim

    I have a 78 Evinrude 70 hp mounted on a CMC pt130 power trim unit. I need some more down trim. I was thinking I could place some washers ( about an 1") behind the engine mounting bolts on the top to allow for more down trim. If this is done there will be a gap between the engine mount and...
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    My engine weight vs another higher HP engine weight

    I have a 78 70 hp evinrude. I would like some more HP but cant put any more weight on back of boat. Is there another say 85-90 hp motor available that would be a comparable weight to my motor?
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    Non OEM Starter for 78 Evinrude 70 hp

    Ok, I went the cheap route!!! OEM starter went out, Instead of purchasing the $200 OEM starter I purchased an aftermarket replacement from a company in Ga. for around $60. Boat been in water about 4 times and the starter is starting to not engage unless I spin the gear. Is their a reliable...
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    .30 Vs .40 plug gap

    I hear a lot of people say that gapping a Champion QL77JC4 to .40 instead of the recommended .30 provides a smoother idle. Is this correct information? 1978 70hp Evinrude
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    Boyseen Reed replacement

    Can the average person replace the reeds in a 1978 Evinrude 70 hp? How much trouble is it to complete that task?
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    CMC Marine PT130 clevis bracket replacement

    I broke the clevis bracket on my CMC PT-130. I removed the 4 3/4" head bolts that hold bracket in place. The bracket will not come loose from the 4 "spring pins". Do I have to remove unit from boat the get the pins out? It looks like it should slide off them but I can't get it to budge...
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    CMC power trim question

    I have a CMC power trim with an evinrude 70hp mounted. I have the motor as high as it will mount. I feel like I need the motor raised another 2-3 ". Is there any thing that I can instal between the motor and CMC so I can raise motor further? The cavitation plate is couple inches below...
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    Proper tell-tale location

    My78, 70 hp evinrude has the tell-tale tapped into the exhaust cover. Is this the most beneficial place to have it located?
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    70 hp evinrude prop question

    I have a 78, 70 HP on a 13' boat. I'm running a 13X19 aluminum prop. The cavitation plate is even with bottom of boat. Motor is as high as it will go. My problem is with the 19 prop i'm turning 62-6300 RPM wot with motor trimmed all the way down. 43.9 mph GPS. It looks like a 21" prop is the...
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    Evinrude Kill switch

    1978 Evinrude 70 hp 70873C. Was on water this weekend, wearing my engine cut off switch lanyard and forgot it was connected. I stood up, and pulled the lanyard from the switch on controls. Much to my surprise the motor did not shut off. Where do I start my diagnosis of this? It may not...
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    Motor submerged in water

    After all my problems with the motor and finally getting it running well Sunday. Had an unfortunate accident. Thankfully no one was injured, only feelings. My boat basically sunk. The motor completely submerged. 1978 70 HP evinrude. Its back on trailer and at home now. I removed plugs...
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    1978 70 Hp Evinrude reoccuring issue

    Had my boat in shop 3 times in last month. 70 hp Evinrude model # 70873C. My issue is it will idle, but it has no pulling power. It won't get over 2k rpm while in gear but in neutral it will rev up fine. So far, my boat mechanic has replaced all fuel lines,as well as bulb, and I put in a new 9...
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    How to know when it's time for new steering cable

    Is there any way to determine when a steering cable needs replaced. I was thrown from a previous boat due to steering cable broke. Threw all three of us in boat out. The other 2 were luckier than I. Boat went into circle. Caught me in middle. Prop got me on my back elbow and butt. I wasn't...
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    Lower carb keeps stooping up

    Have a 78 70hp evinrude 3 cyl. The lower carb jet stooped up couple weeks ago. I had carb rebuilt and cleaned. All new fuel lines and fuel pump diaphragm replaced. Boat ran excellent last weekend. Put it in water yesterday and it would not come out of hole. Same senecio that happened...
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    overheat alarm test

    How do I test the overheat alarm on a 79 Evinrude 70 hp? Sensor as well as horn.
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    Will this Tach work?

    Will this tach work on a 1978 Evinrude 70 hp model # 70873C?
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    Yamaha tach to evinrude harness

    Have a 78 70 hp evinrude. Purchased the harness from box to tach. Tach has 2 wires out back. Green and black. Two nuts in center. No I'd. Where do I hook up evinrude harness?
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