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    1985 Evinrude 50HP fuel primer non operational

    Those solenoids came out on 1980.----Basically remained the same for 25 years.---Very simple / very reliable.-----Does solenoid valve click when you apply 12 volts to the terminal ?
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    Some of those manuals belong in the little house with the 1/4 moon in the door.----Use it 2 or 3 pages at a time.
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    1973 Evinrude 25hp wire harness plug repair.

    Those 2 black wires have nothing to do with 12 volts or power !!!
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    Ordering Parts in Canada

    People flocked to buy the brand new concept of outboards in 1909 did they not ?---Far better than rowing.-----The public will buy the concept of electric propulsion for many applications.----Perhaps not for 40 mile trips.-----But fishing at the cottage----" you bet "
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    Ordering Parts in Canada

    The Evinrude and Johnson brand names are owned by BRP.-----Evinrude is not marketing outboard motors at this time.----But who knows what they might put on the market next month or next year !----Think ELECTRIC of some kind.
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    Are Boston Whalers as prone to waterlogging as other boats?

    Saw one ( 18' ) about 8 years ago , water logged.------Took the 100 HP motor off it.----I think the boat went into one of those tub grinders , made into little pieces.----Yes just like other boat , car , appliance companies the promotion is often better than the product.-----Many folks will find...
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    1980 Evinrude 35 horse

    The piston / rings are damaged !!-----More required than honing !-----Piston ( likely O/S needed ) needs to be replaced.-----A donor motor / block is your best option.
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    1973 Evinrude 25hp wire harness plug repair.

    I would be very , very careful with 12 volts around black wires.-----And 12 volts from the battery is only used to crank the motor over.-----And 12 volts from battery is not used to make spark.
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    Boat wont start after running.

    That 1999 70 HP is a fuel injected 4 stroke ( Suzuki ) and crankcase pressure is not an issue I think.
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    Ordering Parts in Canada

    Tried----evinrudeparts.ca------Free shipping on orders of $80
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    89 28SPL Misfire both cylinders. ideas, and repair manuals?

    This motor is nothing but a 25 or 30 HP with a different lower unit / midsection !!-----And the same for many years.------Manual should be easy to find.
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    Bad Experience with Mercury and Bass Pro.....

    They sell a lot of motors for the factory.----The factory loves it.------The small dealers that cared have disappeared.
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    Please ID a Mercury Outboard

    A 1985 model.------Brown / copper decals ??
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    1981 Johnson 60HP lower unit question.

    I have the factory shimming tool.-----Know how to use it.----I know how to fit gears the old fashioned way too.
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    1981 Johnson 60HP lower unit question.

    There is a special splined socket available ( have a couple myself ) that fits the spline on the drive shaft.---I use that to torque the nut.----If you understand meshing of gears.----Then " mechanics blue " ( prussian blue paste ) can be used to set this up.----Takes time , understanding and...
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    Prop shaft play on new lower unit assembly ? 15hp 4stk

    Junk.----Sent it back / get your money back.----Online shops just are not the same as a dealer.----Looks to me like reverse gear is missing !
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    About 3 hrs west of GTA.-----And my time for this summer is all spoken for.
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    50hp Yamaha 2 stroke outboard fuel problem?

    Motor is making way too clattering noises.-----Stop running it and start inspection.----Compression test.----Check gear oil.-----Check for bad bearings.-----Sounds like scrap to me.----Sorry to be blunt here.
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    Ask them.----I do my own boring and honing.----Just finished a rebuild job ( 4 new pistons ) for a busy shop.-----Was given a " thank you " and a bonus !-----I can not comment on other shop's procedures !!
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    Mercury Classic 50 45hp serial number question

    I would take a guess that it is a 1986 model.----Why did you pick the rebuilding of carburetors as step #1 in this fixing process ?----And I would replace the water pump impeller before launching the boat !
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