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    Choke stays closed

    We can not fix being too cheap.
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    Mercruiser 7.4L heat exchanger repair

    Remember a lot of pro places ....CHARGE EXTRA..... if you bring in a damaged repair attempt. :rolleyes:
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    Pressure treated plywood in aluminum boat

    NO NO NO You can paint or seal regular plywood. And not have any worries. Do it the right way. 1 time.
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    Choke stays closed

    Without pictures. We are all guessing ?
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    Choke stays closed

    Found a post on this forum with pictures and a long discussion. Search...... 74 70hp evinrude choke solenoid problem evinrude is spelled with a lower case e.
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    Choke stays closed

    Well after reading lots of web postings about this engine. It turns out that over the decades it could be changed from original setup. Without a picture of the solenoid and what type of key switch. Or a separate switch for turning the choke on or off. We really can not help. I found a site...
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    Choke stays closed

    I searched the web and found your year carb & choke being discussed. Will copy how you can get to the web pages with several pictures on it and discussion. Be patient It is a REAL ODD BALL choke system. A real dinosaur setup. Try not to use the motor until I post up the site for you. It looks...
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    Choke stays closed

    THe choke valve should open about 1/4' to 1/2" as soon as the engine spins. The engine vacuum sucks the valve open enough for a steady speed. That and the screw on a cam step determines how fast a cold start will be. Then the electric solenoid will pull against the choke closing spring and...
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    Choke stays closed

    Electric chokes have 2 separate types of adjustment to them. The first adjustment is for how much / TIGHTLY the Choke Butterfly valve should close when cold. Some chokes have a plate on the side with several steps to reduce the amount of choking as the engine warms up. Some carburetors have a...
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    Climate change and fishing

    I my fishing bay. I have caught and released so many years / decades. that all the fish are smarter and more difficult to catch. But the fish look and act healthy. Still, they are not healthy enough to eat. I refuse to catch and give them to my senior friends anymore. I tell them I can only...
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    Starter not engaging flywheel

    cheaper cheaper
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    Mercury EL 25hp Outboard Shut Off

    You wrote no controls .
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    1990 Evinrude 3HP, dies when throttle opened more than half

    NO ONE is forced to build GOOD replacement parts. The cheap quality companies selling anything at high prices and low prices ? Could not care less. As they cruise on their yachts.
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    200 horsepower Mercury warning buzzer

    It can take ......ANY.... amount of time for a failure to occur. Motors are just like people.
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    Why I do not have new boats.

    A boat CAN CAN be legally sold as NEW. Even if 5 years old. The number of years old is controlled by state and the manufacturer.
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    Why I do not have new boats.

    Only rich people can afford to buy brand new ANYTHING. Only the super rich can keep paying for service calls and parts
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    Engine hours

    Do any experienced believe any hour meter that has been used in any boat ? I sure would not. Boat has brand new engine in it. DUUUUHHH On buying it based on the hour meter ? bigger DUUUHH
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    Mercury EL 25hp Outboard Shut Off

    To stop the engine. Simply use the choke control. It will stop it if held in long enough. To restart. Do not use the choke on a warmed up and slightly flooded engine.
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    Trolling motor disrupts sonar image

    What is the voltage when operating ? Of the trolling motor and the sonar battery ? Do they have their own battery or do they share ? Is the interference only with the motor running at certain speeds ?
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    1996 Evinrude 48spl warning sound

    I went to www.crowleymarine.com Found your engine. Parts are available. The 2 rows of parts in the drawing can be confusing. Post back for helping what you might need. Your motor has the safer 3 bolts holding all those parts in place.
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