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    Lower Outboard

    ????-----First you would have to see if it has power tilt and trim system installed.---post pictures .----Post model number of the motor.
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    225 efi mariner 1996, excessive smoking at start up. The engine, not me!

    I have stated it many times.----Folks are confused by the concept of a 2 stroke and lubrication in a 2 stroke.----The exhaust relief is there so the engine does not have to push exhaust 2 feet under water.----It all sounds normal to me.
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    Carb high speed orifice #'s

    The 90 HP block has smaller intake ports in the side of the cylinder.
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    Evinrude 120 V4 Miss almost every second rmp

    How did you determine " every other rev " as it is about 12 revolutions per second at idle.-----Perhaps use a timing light to see if it is an ignition miss.
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    Evinrude Black with white stripe wire

    You have to be very , very careful when using an EVINRUDE control on a HONDA.----I suggest you get a control suited for the HONDA.
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    1971 evinrude 9.5

    Some love those light weight ( 60 lbs ) motors and other loathe them.-----Start with doing a spark output test.-----See if both leads have 1/4" spark or more on a testing device.----These motors are famous for cracked ignition coils.----There are very few ( if any ) of these motors still running...
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    Fixing Up Boat Help

    Agreed-----Do a complete evaluation BEFORE spending any beer tokens.------Too often we see folks with a nice paint / new carpeting / redone seats.-----Then find out that the transom and stringers are rotten.----Or water logged foam under the floor.
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    1957 Evinrude fleetwin 7.5 hp piston rings where to buy them

    Your location ??
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    Carb high speed orifice #'s

    Is the carburetor venturi bore the same on the 90 and 115 HP model ?----Is the air flow and pressure the same in these 2 different motors and carburetors ?
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    No water discharge from port 1967 33hp evinrude

    Sorry----- I am confused with the Johnson colors for some reason.------It is a 33 HP cylinder head.-----1967 might have been one if not the only year that the 33 model was white.----
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    No water discharge from port 1967 33hp evinrude

    If it is a 33 HP it is a 1965 ./ 1966 model ----1967 to 1970 models were green.-----It was clearly stated that this motor does not have a thermostat.----Try it with more water in your test bucket.----These pumps are not self priming !-----Perhaps someone put a 1967 tag on it.-----Post pictures...
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    Can anyone tell me the weight of a 1965 Merc 650?

    Just looked at a 1968 and 1971 brochure.----They do not list weights in those years.----In a 1980 brochure the 4 cylinder 80 HP is listed at 251 LBS.----Essentially the same parts and pieces as the model 650 --4 cylinder.------Build your stand so that skeg sits on the floor or a wood block to...
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    No water discharge from port 1967 33hp evinrude

    tbshur----There is no thermostat on that model of motor !!!!!------And most OMC motors will pee right after startup.----Thermostat does not come into the picture !
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    No water discharge from port 1967 33hp evinrude

    Now that you have it apart hopefully you are installing a new impeller.-----And every 5 years from now.-----These motors do not have an overheat warning or a shutdown system.----It would run until you notice it slowing down and coming to an expensive " dynamic halt ".
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    Premium Gas for 50hp & 7.5hp 2-Stroke Outboards

    Premium fuel is recommended simply for the reduced ethanol.-----Facts.-----Not all gasoline is the same.-------Not every state / country has the same rules / specifications for gasoline.-----Look at the specifications / shelf life of aviation fuel ---100LL ----For example.
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    No water discharge from port 1967 33hp evinrude

    Well----The 1967 models were green , so what is your model # on this very fine motor?------Have to ask.----Is the water in you test bucket at least 8" above the impeller ?----A very important fact / question.------And no , there is no need for all the air to come out that port either.------Relax...
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    Need Kill switch Repair vs. Replacement 1985 6hp E6RCOB.

    I can't believe the over engineering on these throttle handles.----All done to make it more efficient on the assembly line.------No regard to future repairs.-----I would go to an electrical supply store and install a simple toggle switch on the lower cowling.
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    Remember the year 2009

    I did some plating ( small scale ) at one time.------The EPA groups all around the world will pick on a factory / shop for some reason.----Yet in North America they allow an estimated ---20 million tons -----of salt to be put on winter roads.---Much of that ends up it the rivers and lakes where...
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    Can anyone tell me the weight of a 1965 Merc 650?

    But , but , but the 1974 model 650 was a flimsy 3 cylinder compared to the rugged 4 cylinder of 1971 and earlier !!
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    Can anyone tell me the weight of a 1965 Merc 650?

    About 106 KG -or 235 LBS I would guess.----Will have to look for a 71 or earlier brochure as it may list it.
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