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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    Unscrew that round knob on the front.
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    Mariner 45hp Carburetor Leaking after Total Rebuild....stumped!

    Post compression test actual values here.-----Water pump impeller replaced ?----Checked exhaust tuner for blockage.----Reed valves checked ?
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    Sealant for Gas Tank Gasket

    Those 2 wee pins are valves.-----When hose is attached to the tank they open.-----One lets gas out.----One lets air in.-----There are 2 o-rings inside the housing and 1 o-ring where a pin comes through .----Simple to maintain.----I used to do that for folks at a dealer when I worked for $1.50 /...
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    74 stringer electric shift rebuild

    It is NOT a shear pin.----It is a steel drive pin.------The factory props on these are NOT one piece and solid !!----There is a rubber drive " slip clutch " in them.
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    Need Help with Ignition

    Many folks are not aware that outboards need a new impeller about every 5 years.----If it overheated , a compression test is a good idea.----Post the numbers here.
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    Is there a guide to removing the powerhead on a 93 to 07 9.9

    Remove lower cowlings.----Remove bolts / pins / links / hoses as needed.----Repeat until powerhead is off.
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    1993 Evinrude 30 HP tiller pull start

    Same part from other motors fits.-----Is it the sheave that is KAPUT or the recoil housing.-----If in Canada try----evinrudeparts.ca----
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    74 stringer electric shift rebuild

    ?????-----There is a hub in those props !!!!-----Even with regular gear oil the spring will not slip.-----That is if the spring and hub are in good condition.---Spring and hub can slip with correct oil in the unit.-----Mark the prop and hub.----Test run.-----This is all so easy to check out !!
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    Grady transom repair

    I am using composite hockey sticks ( carbon fibre / graphite ) for a transom repair.----Very strong and light weight as they are hollow.----Do not taste like wood and will not rot.
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    1998 Johnson 115 Prop Shaft Seal Replacement

    Small pry bar or hefty screwdriver works-----Pry in an area with backing to prevent damage to bearing carrier.
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    1800 fisherman transom problem

    They likely fixed it 10 years ago.----Yes ,---if you are paying someone for this simple work it adds up fast !!!
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    74 stringer electric shift rebuild

    Try another prop first.-----I think the hub is slipping.-----If it is the drive spring slipping the lower unit must come apart for inspection.----Mark the prop and prop hub.----Test run and see if marks moved.
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    1998 Johnson 115 Prop Shaft Seal Replacement

    Remove 2 bolts #28 and pull out item #24.-----install new seal and item #17.-----Install a new water pump impeller as well.
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    E15REOD idle

    The high speed jet is not anywhere near plug #17.
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    E15REOD idle

    Item 17 is a plug.----It does nothing but act to seal out air.
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    1988 Johnson 28hp only starting for a bit when wires are switched

    Maybe check for a sheared flywheel key as well.
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    1975 chrysler 4.9 wont start

    Tried switching plug wires?----Where is the flywheel key ?---Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on a test device ?
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    Never had one bounce on the floor !
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    1969 evinrude 25 horse 2 stroke won’t start

    I have pulled many flywheels.-----Never leave the nut on.-----I doubt that the " crankshaft " will go flying off as per above post.
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Some will argue.----About $17 each for new.----I suggest you install new !!
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