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    How to restore this 1961 hull?

    Well ---If it was built with balsa core and now has all these cracks.----The balsa core may be rotten and the hull may fail when hitting a wave.-----Careful if you decide to use it in this condition.-----I would do some cutting and inspection of balsa core.----Then decide if it is destined for...
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Propeller must be turning when shifting motor on a stand.
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    You do a maximum spark intensity test with a test device.----Store bought $10 or home made with cardboard , glue and wire.
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    question on the starting a "2 cycle Merc" sticky

    On a 79 model 402 why would you push in the key for 5 seconds with key turned on ???
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Model # of your motor is ?-------The question is---Does spark jump a gap of 1/4"?----That has nothing to do with the sparkplug !
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    question on the starting a "2 cycle Merc" sticky

    Agreed----worked at a plant over 50 years ago.----Heavy duty ultrasonic cleaner.----Made the fluid dance when it was turned on.
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    1955 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp carb kit?

    Post the actual compression values here.-----And does spark jump a gap of at least 1/4" on both leads ?----It should shift each time !----Investigate that BEFORE spending more beer tokens on this motor
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    question on the starting a "2 cycle Merc" sticky

    And many folks still do not know how to use the wonderful electric primer valve on Johnson / Evinrude models.
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    Johnson 88 SPL identification

    Likely has the typical broken ring " syndrome "-----All of these suffer from that eventually.----Take the head off to have a look.
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    Reeds?

    Bot all V-4 Evinrudes were loop charged.
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    1974 Evinrude 115 hp 2 stroke

    So does it have the tilt only or the trim / tilt unit?
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    question on the starting a "2 cycle Merc" sticky

    After starting , if motor falters you push in key momentarily to choke it.-----Do that till motor warms a bit.-----Older motors are simple.----But you must learn the starting method.
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    question on the starting a "2 cycle Merc" sticky

    I see so many folks who have little to no understanding how 2 strokes work.----They do start modern cars with the push of a button.-----It is your best interest to learn how to start an older 2 stroke.----Will save lots of time , money and aggravation.
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    1974 Evinrude 115 hp 2 stroke

    ----Try---evinrudeparts.ca-----Might be able to assist.
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    Creaking/popping power trim

    salt water operation?
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    Where does the hose go?

    A 120 HP would be a 90 degree looper I think.
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    warning horn operation

    But post #1 said you " removed the VRO system "-----Yes, disconnecting the no oil warning system will silence the alarm.
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    Evinrude big twin 40

    Where is this motor located?
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    Rope Stuck on Evinrude 6HP outboard

    Post pictures of parts , if / when you have it apart.----Great opportunity to learn about these wonderful motors.
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    Rope Stuck on Evinrude 6HP outboard

    Motor must come apart for inspection / possible repairs.
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