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    Recoil pawl evinrude 25 hp

    The idea here is that at compression the elliptic sheave moves the rope outwards from center.----Gives you a mechanical advantage.----Something used for 40 years or more on this style of recoil.
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    Recoil pawl evinrude 25 hp

    Post #12----I believe it is clear when you look at the parts.----And do not worry about when pawls engage relative to how far the rope is pulled..
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    Recoil pawl evinrude 25 hp

    This recoil assembly is " timed " to take advantage of the eliptical sheave !!-----Do not go changing the length of the roped by guessing.
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    Help! 1968 33 HP Evinrude

    Part # of the new bushing.----Was there a recess for o-ring in the bushing.
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    Recoil pawl evinrude 25 hp

    Did you time the recoil ?----See the arrow on the housing ?-----See the simple instructions on the sheave ?.
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    Force 120 1976 - Was running great, then gradually lost ability to idle. - Need Help Please

    I think motor needs to come apart for proper repairs !
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    Timing Retard

    The timing tool is nothing but a " dummy flywheel "----You can use the flywheel you have to set points with a meter !----Little extra work , but it can be done.
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    Starting a fire with a sandwich bag

    Saw a buddy light his cigarette with his eye glasses years ago.
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Did motor come with warranty ?-----I would start with a compression test.----Post the numbers here.----Are all plug wires on correct cylinder ?
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    Timing Retard

    Points are set to open at the correct time relative to the rotation of the flywheel magnets.----That has to be to generate the spark.----Timing of spark relative to piston TDC is automatic.
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    Etec evinrude 150

    Sorry---That will not work on an E-TEC !!!!------You must stick with the oiling system as designed.
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    Timing Retard

    There is no need to find TDC at all.-----Best to use a meter to set the points if you care to learn.-----Videos on U-tube.
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    Timing Retard

    Clean the breaker points , set them at 0.020 and go fishing.
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    2 HP Evinrude, late 70s-early 80s

    Does spark jump a gap of at least 1/4", yes or no ?----Reed valves do not get stuck on these motors.---Agreed pull the flywheel and check the coil.----They are often cracked / burned through to magneto plate.
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    1954 10HP Johnson crank question

    This particular o-ring is used in many applications including motors in 2011 and even newer.----I should look this # up in an " old time paper " parts book.
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    1954 10HP Johnson crank question

    Stop.-----Get the correct o-ring.----It should slide easily onto the bearing.----No o-ring needed on the top bearing.---You are replacing the o-ring inside the carbon ring ( mechanical seal ) I hope ?----Make sure you get the bearings seated on the dowel pins.
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    1954 10HP Johnson crank question

    I do not believe the o-ring fits in a groove on the bearing !!----Fits in a groove on the block.
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    What percentage of value of motor do you replace? How much to spend on parts motor?

    Why not get into an electric outboard.-----Just need to know how to push a button.-------The EV world is upon us.------But I read an article that EV's may be banned on some ferries in Europe.----Perhaps the tunnels in the mountains will be next.-----These things are an extreme fire hazard.
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    Should work.
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    1954 10HP Johnson crank question

    Where did you order this part from ?-----There might be a mistake on that part #-----
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