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    Ex RNLI Yamaha 75 CETO question

    Other than picking on the oil mix ratio has any real trouble shooting been done ?----How did it run last season ?----Compression test results are ?---Good spark on all cylinders ?
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    Looking for a 1966 Evinrude 18 hp Fastwin part.

    From about 1958 to some 1984 motors , use the same bracket.----Should be easy to find.
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    Johnson 50hp 1996 2cyl, 2stroke revved out of control.

    I say it all the time.-----These motors are very easy to diagnose.----If you decide to go to a simple premix pump ask for the correct process BEFORE rushing out to buy a pump.
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    starter solenoid

    ??----The parts book for the electric start kit seems to show a safety switch.----If throttle is open too far it will not crank.----Look for it.----If it is there and does not work it may need to be cleaned.----Yes they are easy to take apart for cleaning !!
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    Looking for a 1966 Evinrude 18 hp Fastwin part.

    If in Canada-----evinrudeparts.ca-------may help you.
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    Port Matching

    What motor and what you you think you will accomplish ??
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    Grass Cutting

    Vet 101-----Get as much money as you can.
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    Anyone know what this nut is called?

    Look in ----speanaur----fastenall-----mcmaster-carr ----catalogues.
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    How to Test trigger and stator on Force -125 hp outboard

    Why the need for testing ?-----If spark does not jump a gap of 3/8" or so , some testing needs to be done.-----What is the issue with this motor ?
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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    I would take it apart !!
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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    Easy to look at the pistons and cost you a $10.00 ( 10 euros ? ) gasket.----That motor is not one of my list of good designs.----Your motor so do as you like !
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    Grass Cutting

    I had a stray kitty cat in my yard over the winter.----Took a liking to him.-----Showed up injured one day.-----Now recovering in the house.-----Vet clinics charge even more than your local boat shop !!!!----He feels better and I feel good about it.
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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    Motor may have overheated.-----Rust on spline is not as bad as I thought in earlier picture.------I am going to be blunt here.----Yes remove that bearing / seal housing.---But in my opinion you should remove bypass cover.------Post picture of pistons and rings.----Be a shame to do all the...
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    1974 6hp correct impeller ?

    The impeller in the cup is for the new 1979 model and has to use the new pump housing.!!!----The update kit also uses a gasket on TOP of the plate.------The updated kit is ideal for salt / brackish water.---Or motors left at the dock all season.
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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    Picture #5 is a hose to feed pressure to a speedometer.-----Post close up picture of the spline at the bottom of the crankshaft.----Picture #2 shows where the water pipe attaches.----That part may not be available and you have to make a new one.-----Picture #4 show the temperature warning...
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    1974 6hp correct impeller ?

    Simple-----The impeller and pump was the same from 1955 to 1978.------Then in 1979 ( last year of production ) they went to a new style pump.------That new style pump can be fitted to earlier models as a COMPLETE kit.----So read the notes carefully.---Look at the kit on the 1979 model.----Then...
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    How Can I get lower case off without reverse gear on my 1978 115 HP evinrude

    You and many others are mistaken.----It does NOT need to be in reverse to come off.----Disconnect shift rod.-----Then remove the bolts.----Remove trim tab and hidden bolt there.-----The lower unit will now slide off.----Elegantly simple in my opinion.-----Ignore those YEW-TUBERS !!
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    Grass Cutting

    My yard is the same size as years ago.-----My lawn has gotten smaller, my garden has gotten bigger.----Lots of places for birds and insects to find food.----Remember a green lawn is a desert to butterflies and bees.-----Same as a millions of acres of farm land are useless land to many animals
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    1979 Johnson Stinger 75 s/s

    The short shaft motors used a smaller ( weaker ) lower unit I believe.-----Post a picture or post numbers found on the prop.------If it was stored with fuel in the carburetors you might need to clean them.-----Or install a new water pump impeller.-----Change the gear oil and go boating.
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    1993 115hp OMC Quiet Rider??

    People who buy new stuff generally do not worry about repairs.-----Just look at high end cars and boats.----Folks trade for a new car when tires are worn out.----Force built an " L-DRIVE " in those years.----Sold a few and won awards with it.----Not popular today.
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