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    Basic Evinrude 15 question

    That is a 77 model.----Latch is under the cowling at the rear , just pull it down and cowling will fall off.
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    need help finding part 94 mercury 40hp carb part

    Here I would solder the broken part back on.------Or drill tap and adapt a screw with hole drilled in it.----Easy fix for me.
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    need help finding part 94 mercury 40hp carb part

    Your location ?
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    1972 25hp evinrude rebuild

    Post compression test values here first.-----These motors are really well built.----You may just need to reseal lower unit.----Carburetor kit.----New coils if it still has original.------Inspect first ?-----Lots of parts available new and used.
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    1975 Johnson 115 v4 won’t idle

    Step #1 is always a compression test.-----Post actual values for each cylinder.
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    Backup temperature gauge+sensor (digital)

    Running lean won't set off that alarm.
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    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    The 3/8" hose was specified for the V-6 models.
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    Basic Evinrude 15 question

    Need to know what motor is the topic here.----They are not all the same !!!
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    Basic Evinrude 15 question

    It is a bit early for APRIL 1 joke perhaps.
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    Basic Evinrude 15 question

    Model # or picture MUST be posted.----From 93 to 96 these motors had an oddball / poorly designed latch.
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    Basic Evinrude 15 question

    Is this a 56 model / 66 model an 86 model or 96 model ??----On 74 to 92 models at the back / underneath of the lower cowling there is a latch.-----Release it and the cowling might fall off.
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    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    The melted " sponge thingy " is the switch that sounds the horn on overheat.-----But then there are thousands of these motors out there that have never had the horn tested.
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    Looking for some help

    Find a priced right ( $500 or less ) Johnson / Evinrude 90 / 115hp---from 1980 to 1990.----Rebuild it and go boating for years to come.
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    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    Wiring repairs appear to be " guess work " and poorly done.----Powerhead like that would come apart here to see if anything can be salvaged.
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    1966 MFG Rebuild

    Test compression on that motor before you spend any beer tokens on it.
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    2000 Johnson 50 hp engine surging

    Testing for power in the driveway is a waste of time.
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    1978 Johnson 85ML78C

    Motor has overheated and severely overheated.----Looks like a parts motor or 10 cents / lb.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    -----FROM-----was intended I believe.
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    2000 70 hp

    Depends on the local market ?----Depends on if you can do your own repair work.-----Or do you have a dealer / boat shop that works on these motors.----So what is your location ?----What is the asking price ?-----These motors are no longer made and many shops will not work on them.
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    1966 MFG Rebuild

    Motor appears to be a 77 model.-----If you get this boat , it will likely need some work under the floor.-----Looks simpler than many fancy boats.
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