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    90 hp carb over filling

    ??----Plastic parts are cheaper to produce.-----It is all about being able to market a product for the showroom.----Not designed with future repairs in mind !!
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    Install a factory impeller !-----I do not use ones made by the ----" hooflungdung "---- corporation.
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    Factory impeller or something else ?-----When testing in a bucket water MUST be 6" above impeller.
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    Starting an 57 Evinrude 7.5 fleet win after many many years of storage.

    There is nothing wrong with a properly sized / lubricated bronze bushing.----These 6 HP motors will last a long time.
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    1960 Evinrude 10hp Choke lever

    Part is not used on a 1960 model 10 HP.
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    90 hp carb over filling

    Model # of your motor?----Aluminum bowls may be available at US $177 list each.
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    Fuel coming out of the hose connected to the vapor pump 0433352

    Replace diaphragm on vapor pump.
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    Are these gelcoat blisters? Need general advice on repair.

    Make of this boat ?
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    1960 Evinrude 10hp Choke lever

    I do not believe the 1960 model 10 HP uses that plastic detent.----Part #204490 is NLA and first used on 1962 model 10 HP.
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    Gas - Oil Mixture on old Evinrudes outboards

    Board room decision to promote 50:1 as the general public thinks "----if it can run at 50:1 mix it must be an improved motor "-----I say it all the time oil mixed with gasoline and 2 stroke lubrication is NOT well understood.
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    1960 Evinrude 10hp Choke lever

    Maybe a spring on linkages is broken / missing.
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    Timing Tips?

    You lock the magneto plate in position.----Full throttle or idle does not matter.----Remove wire from coil to ground.-----Make sure lock down screw on points is TIGHT .----Turn flywheel till timing mark is between the 2 marks on magneto plate ----Lift the flywheel off.----Use meter ( ohm scale )...
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Doubt that they made any 15" model V-6 motors.
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    Help Getting Boat on EZLoader Trailer

    Used to go to a local ramp for the free entertainment as well.-----And yes, when you offer to help you get the ---" we have never had issues before " ---So you just take in the free entertainment.
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    Help Getting Boat on EZLoader Trailer

    Used to put a V-20 Wellcraft on an easy loader .----Back rollers just under water.------When winch got tight.-----Back up a few feet.----Easy to do.----Correct most folks put trailers in too far for loading. ;
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    Timing Tips?

    The timing fixture is nothing but a " dummy flywheel " -----You can use the flywheel on your motor to set points to OPEN at the precise time for maximum spark intensity.
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    Zero compression center cylinder.

    No surprise to me.----That will NOT buff out with a cylinder hone.-----Take the engine apart.----Inspect all parts.----Needs 3 new improved pistons in my opinion.----Some will argue but there were issues ( thin piston skirts ) with early 3 cylinder loopers.
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    Starting an 57 Evinrude 7.5 fleet win after many many years of storage.

    The 5.5 / 6 HP from 1961 to 79 have bronze bushings for the main bearings on the crankshaft.----At 50:1 mix I rarely see any damage.----In fact most look just as good as new.
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    Lower unit won't drop on a 1987 Johnson 50

    Brass shift connector ??------There is only a threaded pin below the starter to remove.----Did you remove the trim tab?
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    Qestion on pre-treating this hole in the aluinium transom?

    Need to do more than a little patch on that hole..---Make a plate about 1 foot wide to cover the rotten aluminum.
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