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    1963 Evinrude 28hp Timing Question

    Information added to post #4
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    1963 Evinrude 28hp Timing Question

    Use the cam screw to adjust them so they open as the timing fixture goes between those 2 marks.----When the timing fixture is at those two marks the point are just OPENING.----They are NOT at 0.020" there.----You should not have to fiddle with carburetor needles to start this motor.-----In good...
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    1963 Evinrude 28hp Timing Question

    It does not matter where pistons are !!-----Is the cam upside down ?-----How did this motor run for you last season ?----Setting the points with the timing tool is easy.----And throttle position does NOT matter at all.-----You are timing the opening of the points relative to the coil.----Other...
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    1993 60 evinrude missing above 3000 rpm once warm

    Does the tell tale hose come off the side of the block or was it moved to the top of the block?----Per a service bulletin in 1994.----Latest water pump kit has the details.
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    1989 Mercury outboard lower unit question

    The splined connection just slips apart.-----No tools required to disconnect the shift shaft.
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    Need Info on a 1975 model trim motor

    If too much current goes through that assembly the bimetallic strip heats and opens the circuit ---trim motor stops before it is destroyed.
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    Need Info on a 1975 model trim motor

    I believe those parts are a " thermal overload " device.-----Not a good idea to move wires and guessing.
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    What is this in lower unit of Mercury 90hp

    Part #9 and the balls are a detent assembly.----Likely not visible and best left alone.
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    What are the details of this 40HP Sea Pro?

    Looks like a 1995 model.-----Sea Pro often offered without oil injection or electric start.
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    1993 60 evinrude missing above 3000 rpm once warm

    Check all pins / sockets on plug in connecters.-----Run with a timing light one cylinder at a time.----Might find the cylinder that is losing spark.
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    89 Mercury outboard 100 hp shift shaft alignment

    Make 100% sure that gearcase in in neutral.------Have control in neutral.----As you assemble make sure that gearcase is still in neutral.-----The spring loaded clutch dog can jump into forward.
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    The pieces shown in the above picture are from a water pump impeller.----In the parts pictures the water guides in the block are called " deflectors" .----Items are required and 2 of one part and 1 of the other.
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    Water tube

    ???
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    Water tube

    What do you mean by ---" tube above that point "----Please explain.
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    Water tube

    ???-----There is a simple grommet halfway up the exhaust housing.----You slide the water tube out.----Cut off 5 "-----Slide the water tube back in.-----Elegantly simple.
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    Water tube

    On this 1975 model 25 HP it is a simple 10 minute job to shorten / re-instal the water tube.----Powerhead does not have to come off !!!
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    Went electric

    I used to go to the local landfill.------Picked up a few repairable gas powered lawnmowers there.-----Have seen a few electric lawnmowers ( 115 volt and battery ) as well.----Funny things is a week later the electric ones are still there.
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    When the motor left the factory there were 3 rubber pieces installed in the block.-----They guide water around for proper cooling.------Are those 3 pieces installed now ??
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    Water tube

    Install 3/ 4 packing washers.----Tighten the packing follower to jam the packing on the needle.----Simple in my opinion.
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    1998 honda 75 hp completely dead

    Check fuses ?
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