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    Does this indicate water in lower unit oil?

    The 71 model 25 HP is the ultimate in light weight performance.------Easy to maintain and consumable parts are everywhere at reasonable prices.----EG---Ignition coils were $30 about 50 years ago and still about that price today.
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    Can Rollers Damage the hull?

    Also think about hitting bumps or a railway track.----The more rollers ( in the correct place ) the better in supporting the load.-----Bunk trailers do a better job on rough bumpy roads.
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    is a 60hp outboard too small for this boat

    The older motors were often lighter than modern motors !!!----A 1972 model 125 EVINRUDE was listed at 252 LBS----A much newer Evinrude V-4 90 was at 301 lbs.-----A 1953 model 25 was listed at 85 lbs ------The 71 model 25 was much lighter ( 80 lbs ) then a newer 1982 25 HP at 101 lbs.
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    Boat and motor given to me

    Those never had an oil reservoir mounted on the motor!!-----If you want to use VRO then at least check oil output.-----And follow procedure in the manual to test it.----Clean or replace oil filter in the oil tank.
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    50HP evintude tiller fuel connector question

    Have never seen the book or manual that Diplomasta has been reading !!!!
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    Boat and motor given to me

    VRO= Variable Ratio Oiling.-----A unit ( if in good condition ) that automatically mixes gas and oil in you 2 stroke motor.
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    Serial number means ...?

    Post picture of the cowling if in original graphics.
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    New wiring harness for 1979 70hp?

    Contact---CDI----electronics.-----They may be able to help.
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    Serial number means ...?

    Might just need low speed mixture screws opened 1/8th turn at a time.----Often that simple adjustment gets rid of bogging.
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    Edmund Fitzgerald… interesting video

    There are many videos on ---u-tube---------I used to think they hit bottom.-----I am now convinced it was always twisting too much.-----The storm finished it off.
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    Serial number means ...?

    I am sure it is a 4 cylinder with 2 carburetors.-----I am not sure why you would want to do the carburetors first on this motor.----Very little goes wrong with them.-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?----Post the results of a compression test.----And check for spark strength.----Must...
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    Never come across this situation.

    I do not believe you can change shift rod direction in the control box.
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    Never come across this situation.

    No , no ,no------You can not change that at the control box !
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    First time boat owner

    There is a shift cable and a throttle cable.-----Does the lower unit shift to forward with a DOWN motion of the shift rod ?-----If you just bought it then most folks suggest a new water pump impeller if motor proves to be a good runner.
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    1977 evinrude 15hp water flow

    Post #1 says he looked at / replaced the thermostat !!
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    Seeking year of motor without model number

    Those motors were essentially the same year after year.----Pictures help if paint and graphics are original.
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    First time boat owner

    Used parts are available.
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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    No need for this " rust prevention " treatment or potion in my area !
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    First time boat owner

    You have to wonder why those linkages were missing ?-----Perhaps there is a lower unit / gearshift issue.----Not hard to find parts in my area.
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    suzuki dt85

    On a 2 stroke it makes no difference.
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