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    1990 70 Evinrude stalls after 1 hour full throttle

    Does the tell tale ( pisser hose ) come of the side of the engine block or off the top of the engine block ?
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    carburetor sync. 60hp

    The primer is NOT a pump.----It is a valve that opens when key is pushed in.-----Advance throttle a bit.----Then push key in and hold it in while cranking it over.----Will give you near instant starts on a motor in good condition.
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    1973 evinrude 60073d blowing main fuse

    ??----Your motor is a 1970 model !----I have more than one example of this 3 cylinder motor for parts too.
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    1973 evinrude 60073d blowing main fuse

    Your motor is a 1970 model.-----There was no hydro-electric shift 60 HP in 1973 model year.------Need to find the short circuit in the shift wires.
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    Dropping Idle - Evinrude 48 SPL

    I do not believe this is a carburetor or reed issue.-----I would start the trouble shooting with a compression test.----Post your numbers.------running with 50:1 mix ?-----Water pump checked ?----Overheat alarm checked ?----Flywheel key checked ?
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    What model do I own???

    Motor appears to be a 1965 / 66 model 33 HP.
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    carburetor sync. 60hp

    Are you pushing the key in while cranking it over ?
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    6hp Seahorse ID help

    The cowling tells me it is a 70 model.----These motors are just super in my opinion.-----First thing I do on these is remove the flywheel.-----Sometimes both coils are cracked.----Often there is a new set in there.
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    Stumbling on takeoff

    Primer bulb has to go hard !----If it does not there is a leak somewhere.
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    90 HP early 80's 6 cylinder starting without key

    I believe one switch box fires 1 , 3 , 5 cylinders.----The other fires 2, 4 , 6 cylinders.
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    Rich and Perfect

    I think the factory reed valves are very good.-----Rarely cause any issues.------No idea why some folks want to install anything else on a 35 HP motor !!
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    substituting a v6 stator for a v4 engine

    See post #2
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    Engine Swap 140 to a 100

    It is all the same.-------Just need to adjust the throttle and shift cable.----Do a compression test on the XP 100 before installing it !
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    50 hp Evinrude triple - drive shaft and lower unit question

    Perhaps you are not aware that forces at work push the shaft UP when the motor is working.----Yes there is a factory tool ( I have it ) to properly shim these gears.----Nothing to it when you know how it all works.
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    Mid-1990s cast iron fly wheel question

    Don't worry about the rust.----Yes I have a few of these I got on exchange.----Waiting for time and more of them to come up with the repair method.----I have a plan on how to do it.
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    1990 70 Evinrude stalls after 1 hour full throttle

    Why are you replacing parts hoping to be the blind squirrel who will find a nut ??----Test run with another fuel tank and hose, borrow a set-up.-----Does the tell tale hose come of the side of the block or the top ?----Have you replaced the water pump along with the latest repair kit ?
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    1978 85hp not getting full power

    ???----If the light flashes continually without black spots spark is good !------Why has simple trouble shooting gone ---" the way of the Dodo bird " ?
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    Rich and Perfect

    Leaking fuel pump ?------Cold cylinder due to poor compression in crankcase and or poor compression in the cylinder.
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    50 hp Evinrude triple - drive shaft and lower unit question

    There is a seal that runs on the shaft there !!-----What happens to the ---" rumbling " ---When you pull up on the driveshaft while turning it ?
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    1978 85hp not getting full power

    If the motor takes off and runs properly for 8 seconds there is NOT a problem with an air leak on the intake side !!-----Do some simple trouble shooting here.
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