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    Replacing rectifier 60 hp Evinrude

    never tried it but I do not see why it would not work and no harm should come since ac rectification will still proceed in 2 of 3 internal diodes. it is all a matter of design and capacity . the normally shared load of 3 diodes may... impose a bigger load on 2 of the 3 diodes. hard...
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    76 6hp seahorse dies after 10 mins

    is the vent open/working on the tank.... try with no fuel cap and see if things get better if yes.... venting issue to fix
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    Replacing rectifier 60 hp Evinrude

    3 yellows are for 3 phase ac rectification to DC if you had a 3 wires rectifier it is a plain full wave rectifier and those are dirt cheap on amazon...
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    XD50 vs XD100 in mid 90s 3 cyl

    A synthetic blend oil that delivers dependable performance under heavy use conditions. It also requires less maintenance. XD100 meets the specific demand of direct injection outboards and water-cooled 2-cycle outboard engines. More reliable, less maintenance. That's really all you need to...
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    1983 15hp Evinrude speed

    it will beat a pita Merc for certain !
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    XD50 vs XD100 in mid 90s 3 cyl

    with ETECs now manuf.disc. I guess they are dumping xd-100 for some reason
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    XD50 vs XD100 in mid 90s 3 cyl

    15$ cheaper .... buy 20 gallons ! xd 100 is near smokeless odorless and provides Carbon guard to clean the cyl innards :-)
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    Johnson 20R71S 20 HP

    2 options maybe 3 liquid tape... 2 coats or 3 and tuck away the wires remove the terminal (squeeze and uncrimp it) slide one 2 layers of heat shrink tubing one layer at a time.. reinstall a new terminal ....tuck away the wires just wrap it with electrical tape... not my...
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    Electrical problem

    when a key is OFF no power should pass to accessories but....it could be defective or the source of the 12V is not from the switch itself or the wiring is incorrect ...(not what you think it is) or you are getting a back feed from another junction... but this did not just happen by itself...
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    1970 johnson 4hp

    http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/Evinrude%203%20HP%20Lightwin%20Outboard%20Boat%20Motor/Evinrude%20Johnson%203%20HP%201952-1967%20Ignition%20System%20Tune-up.htm
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    1970 johnson 4hp

    pull fw if no ports provided set to .020 lots of utubes vom method is easy
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    Electrical problem

    not to many options... is this a new issue or the result of recent wiring mods ??? if +12v reaches the "distribution network of accessories" and the switch or switch wiring is not the problem than a short is likely. Work back from a a "powered" accessory till you find the problem...
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    1999 Johnson 25 carb help req.

    have you googled "small brass tubing" ?? surely somebody makes it hobby shops may have something for small airplanes or crafts
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    1995 Johnson 9.9 slow speed idle fix? Need help!

    try some spay lubricant around joints some silicone or wd40 may loosen things up if... it is just stuck with time & grime
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    What’s a good good polish ?

    yes just hand buffing .... as to tire polish I would not use the foamy spray stuff to strip dull tires of brake dust, road dust, mud etc... from fear of harsher chemicals. just mho with no experience with tire cleaners on outboard finishes.
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    1995 Johnson 9.9 slow speed idle fix? Need help!

    2 bottoms... ? have read up on leroys articles... solution is probably in there somewhere . http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Outboard%20Motor%20Related/OMC%20outboard%20related%20articles.html
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    just fyi... been reading up on similar issues posted on utube oddly...spark plugs seems to be a contributor to "die in mid range and needs a choke burp" see one comment... Douglas Helminiak yes I did get it figured out! Something so simple, had mercury spark plugs in it and also top carb...
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    What’s a good good polish ?

    I just use a regular car compound or scratch remover (in a tube) to remove stains or three sap and bird s...., then apply a few coats of quality car wax like NU-FINISH twice per season ....works for me ETEC 75hp is 2005 kicker is 1966 9.5hp
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    1957 Evinrude Lark 35hp low speed knob

    tried loosening the nut on the needle ??? par 92 maybe
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    early 90's evinrude 20hp carb issue whipping my butt

    a bad seal would allow air to infiltrate (get sucked in) the crankcase instead of precious fuel vapours being suctioned from the carb. less fuel .. less power
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