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    Evinrude 7518

    I also do not have a tachometer but will look into acquiring one
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    Evinrude 7518

    I already put a new impeller in, and I believe I have two separate issues when shifting. The idle rpm is possible to get low enough to shift but only the big knob affects it and its crazy sensitive, has to be in the absolute perfect sweet spot, only about 1/4 turn, to shift. This leads me to...
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    Evinrude 7518

    Hey guys I've made a post or two but just wanted to make an updated one since I still haven't found the root of my issue. I have a 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 that runs and pees, good spark that jumps 1/4" and 80psi in both cylinders. I am having an issue where it sometimes will not go into gear...
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Compression values 80psi on the dot for both cylinders. I know I should be aiming for 90, but it seems to be good enough that it wouldn't cause my problem. Spark also jumped the 1/4" gap on both leads, carb rebuild next?
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 Carburetor

    Hello I am looking for instructions on cleaning my carburetor. My slow speed needle valve adjustment does seemingly nothing at both low and high RPM, and the high speed adjustment seems overly sensitive. The whole thing has a hard time getting down to shifting RPM without quitting and my feeling...
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Thanks for the info, I'll do the test today. Still thinking the carburetor needs to be cleaned out or rebuilt and am struggling to find a trustworthy seal/gasket/jet kit. Should I replace the head gasket? The other gaskets I've come across were all in good condition though I plan to replace them...
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Those are the numbers I had in mind, but my question is what does it tell me if there's too much deviation or they are underpressurized? Thanks
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Prop turns correctly in all gears when it will get into them, free in neutral and locked in drive and reverse. It's just that sometimes the shift handle will not click into gear. Spark test complete, easily jumped a gap of 1/4" on both leads. Compression test is getting rented today
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Adjustable gap spark tester acquired, waiting on sunset and a buddy to be able to see if it's jumping the 1/4" gap. Will a compression test tell me anything other than whether or not to scrap the thing? I believe the values either match in the acceptable range or they don't, and you're pretty...
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Forgive my rookie knowledge but why doesn't that have anything to do with the plug? Also, any recommendations on a carb maintenance kit?
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Model number 7518. Spark test is next thing on my list
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Haven’t tested spark plugs but there is definitely power on time to each plug, planning on spending the $6 to replace them anyway. Sometimes the shift knob will just not go into gear, moving a little and springing back to neutral, but most of the time shifts just fine.
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Hello, I recently purchased my first antique boat motor, a '55 fleetwin, for more than I'd like to admit. The previous owner took great care of it in that every part has semi-recent grease and all the rubber parts were less than a few years old. I've already gone about changing the gear oil and...
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