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    1972 Evinrude 9.5hp Sportwin

    I think that is normal on those.
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    1983 dt85 issues giving throttle

    Water pump impeller replaced ?----Oil injection in service?-----Spark on all cylinders?-----Post compression numbers here.
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    1983 Mercury 90HP outboard (3carbs) Bogs out when hot

    Open low speed mixture needles 1/8th turn and test.----Repeat as needed.
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    Water in Yamaha outdrive!

    Install a seal kit.-----Parts like oil seals may be the same as some of the big Yamaha outboards.----Find ----crowley marine------Might be able to help you no problem.
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    Getting shocked in forward and reverse.

    Sounds like the " kill circuit " has a bare wire somewhere.
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    What is this hole

    This sounds like a lean sneeze.-----A mysterious thing that 2 strokes do when not enuff fuel is present.-----No need for a tell tale if water pump impeller is replaced every 5 years.-----The exhaust relief has a steady stream of water coming out at full throttle.----Then as motor cools it...
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    What is this hole

    Open low speed mixture screw 1/4 turn at a time.----Lean sneeze will likely go away.
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    Evinrude 35hp +/-1980 missfire at higher rpm (lower cylinder)?

    A 40 year old aluminum casting will be warped !!----Needs to be trued up !!
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    Agreed----That is why they did not make many changes for 15 years or more.----Easy to maintain and parts are everywhere.
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    People take them out all the time.-----They just don't know !
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    Power Head Swap? J70PLSSD to J70TLECB

    Is it the pivot on the motor that is stiff ?----Or the steering cable.----Separate the motor from steering cable ,if you have not done that.
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    The 1960 model 18 HP came with a thermostat from the factory.
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    The early 18 HP did not have a thermostat.----- From 1959 and newer they all had one.
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    The 18 should be running quite warm.------These thermostats are often neglected.----I see many stuck open !
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    Take the thermostat out and test it.-----They are often missing or stuck open.-----Tested one last week that refused to open in boiling water.-----Should be open at about 160F
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    Boat accident at dusk

    No surprise at all.
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    I'm just about ready to sink it.

    Did the shift rod lift out of the exhaust housing at any time during the repair, yes , no or no idea ???----Any kids around playing with stuff ?____I would remove lower unit now.-----Install a new impeller.-----Put control in neutral.-----Put lower unit in neutral.----Assemble.-----It should...
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    Need advice for getting boat on plane

    Buddy bought a 16' aluminum with a 40 HP--------------No issues getting up on plane at all !! ''
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    Wandering heading at slow speed

    Think you need a new trailer.------If you repair that it will just fail somewhere else next month.
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    1972 Evinrude 25202r compression

    You have spark with plugs laying on the block ??-----Not a good test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more??-----That is the test.-----Or put a few drops of fuel in each plug hole.-----It should bark like a wild dog for a second.
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