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    Just can not figure it out

    Not likely a 2+2 motor seeing it is a 85 HP model
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    Adding a starter to a 1963 Evinrude 28302A 28 hp

    Too far away for me to help.---You need a starter ( best option ) from say 1965 33 HP to 1970 33 HP.----Or 1965 40 HP to about a 1970 40 HP.
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    Adding a starter to a 1963 Evinrude 28302A 28 hp

    Your location ?
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    Adding a starter to a 1963 Evinrude 28302A 28 hp

    You need the starter and the starter bracket.----It bolts right on.--You need a choke solenoid and lower carburetor bowl.-----Or install an electric primer as used on Johnson / Evinrude from 1980 on.----A wonderful item used on motors from 9.9 to 300 HP.-----Then just a proper solenoid and some...
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    16ft Glasspar w/65hp 2 stroke

    I think 2 blade props will allow revs / power to build up quicker.
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    Question about pressed in carb seats

    Your local machine shop can assist in removing those inserts.----And make new ones.
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    Just can not figure it out

    Do you have good crankcase compression ?
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    Prop Damage

    Yes ---there are aluminum brazing rods.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    The new 4 strokes are wonderful for folks who do not worry about $$$$.-----The 2 strokes are for those on a budget.-----Sure they use a bit more fuel and oil.-----But if you look after a 2 stroke and understand a 2 stroke you will never get sticker shock.-----I would love to see the look on...
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    1989 evinrude xp150

    On the 1/4" screws it is 60 / 80 inch lbs.
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    Need help evinrude 48 at wits end

    Model # is ?-----Post the actual compression values.-----Checked / cleaned the high speed jets that are screwed into bottom of float bowl ?----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on both leads ?----Checked flywheel key?----Checked fuel pump diaphragm?
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    Outboard life expectancy

    Just got a 2004 Yamaha 90 HP 4 stroke from a dealer.----Traded some used parts a while ago.----Dealer pulled cylinder head off.----Saw lots of corrosion in head gasket area.----Sold customer a new motor.----I do not believe owner got any beer tokens for it as it was declared scrap.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    The big 4 strokes can be " serviced " by your local shop.------They can not be rebuilt by your local shop.-----Cost of labor and ----" I need it by the week end "----means they suggest a new motor.
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    Winterize evinrude 50

    When exhaust ports are open they will crawl right into a cylinder and make a comfy home.-----Then when nature calls they do their business near there.----Disaster in the making !! ---And I doubt they would go through a reed valve
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    New to the site with a question about a 1996 90hp Force

    You live there because you like it there.
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    1988 88 HP SPL Johnson

    Sorry----I guess I missed the fact that you " tried " new fuel pump in post #1------So post a video of motor running / idling and pictures of the wet plugs / carburetor.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    Looked at a trailer load of parts motors the other day.----A few fairly new 4 strokes in the 25 / 30 HP range.-----Seems the dealers / owners just opted for a new motor instead of attempting repairs !!
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    1988 88 HP SPL Johnson

    Check fuel pump diaphragm.
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    88spl lower unit locked up?

    It takes a bit of effort to overcome the detent.----Try with more force.-----Doubt there is anything wrong.
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    Issue with air coming out of water intake.

    Picture of where it is leaking air out.
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