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    1977 85 hp fule pump

    I was loking for kit for a # 0385784 fuel pump and can't seem to find one. Even the fuel pump picture in the evinrude parts look wrong. It is the same one as on my 1973 50hp and doesn't use the gasket in the back to block a hole. The 85 is a 85799S. Maybe this one is not repairable. I rebuilt...
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    Flying Scott question

    I hope I can ask this in this forum, if not please direct me. I am working on a 1962 75.2hp Scott McCulloch motor and have a question about fuel mixture. It states on the cover to use 100:1. Is that info still good with todays oil? Also I don't see where the water outlet is, at least I don't...
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    How Hard Can You Squeeze Bulb ?

    I have a 1976 55 Hp motor that will cut out if you don't squeeze the bulb. I searched on here and started trouble shooting and I kinda get stumped at the bulb hardness. I can pump up my bulb (not running) and it gets pretty firm but if I keep squeezing it really hard, well not really hard, but...
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    Steering Cable Replacement

    Hi, I am fixing up and old Crestliner Voyager and have replaced the drum type steering with a teleflex cable. I got it all bolted up front and ran it to the back and it is 6" too short. I can get a 15' cable and just replace it and it will work OK i would think. I have researched a little and it...
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    75 55 hp, Cover carb won't die

    I am working on my 55 hp 1975 motor and I am having trouble setting the carbs. The lower carb is nice and touchy and changes motor rpm and sound with just a little turn. The top carb adjustment screw can be ran all the way in or all the way out with no change. I tried a different needle and...
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    What do you make of this?

    Hi, This motor, a 1977 85 HP Starflite is a great running motor, sometimes. I am going to replace a couple of cracked coils and I was looking at them today and just to see if everything was OK, I checked the spark but there was none. I removed the black/yellow wire from power pack and it...
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    Coil Replacement/One,Two, or All

    I have a 1977 85hp that has silicone covering some cracks in the coil windings. (I assume they are cracks?) I am going to replace a couple of them. Is it a good idea to replace all coils at the same time?
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    Trim Tabs

    Hi, I have a 1972 CV-16 with a 85 hp evinrude on it. I get to much bow rise and would like to correct it if I can. I read some bad things about the hdro fin and am looking into tabs. How about something like the Nautilus SX9510 smart tab SX series? They are only around 110 bucks. Is this...
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    1977 85hp Spark No Spark

    Hi, I am working on my motor which I just purchased and tried to start it but got no spark. I fiddled around with the black yellow wire in the power pack and ended up getting spark and it ran fine, stated it a few times. So, I thought I would start from the beginning and replace my impeller...
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    Power trim flare nut

    I am having a dickens of a time getting the flare nut to start in the cylinder of the power trim. Its the hose that threads in with the band around it. Is there any tricks, is it really possible, or shall I just keep turning and hope it catches or lines up properly. It is a 1977 85 evinrude. Thanks
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    50-55 HP Fuel Pump

    I have a question about fuel pumps for a 76 55 HP evinrude. Will a fuel pump from a 73 50 HP work OK? Is the only difference in these fuel pumps the way they mount? They look the same except the 50 has one more mounting screw. I wouldn't think the delivery and pressure would be different, is it?
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    Can Not find impeller for 1976 55 HP

    I have a 55 HP evinrude that calls for an 18-3083 impeller with a woodruff key. Apparently my LU is not a 1976? Mine is a wedge key. I need a impeller with ID=.605 Tip to Tip=2.75" and width= 7/8" with a wedge type key. Can anyone help with this part or lead me to someone whom can? I think I...
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    76 55HP impeller Needed

    I have a 1976 55 HP 50373R S/N E0003841 and I am having problems locating a water pump impeller and key for it. It does not take a half moon key but that is what all the part#'s I have looks at states it does. It is more of a groove machined in the side of the shaft and inside of impeller...
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    Prop Manufacturer/Better/Worse

    I'm looking for a 12 1/4x15 prop for a 55 hp evinrude. Is there a manufacturer that is better than some. Hustler boasts a better prop design for example. Are hub kits OK? Looking for aluminum.
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    1976 55 Hp

    I just swapped a lower unit from a 73 50 hp evinrude Lark to this 55 hp motor. Now forward is reverse. When the lever is all the way forward, the shift rod is up and it turns backwards. What did I do when I put this lower unit on. The on I took off works OK, They surely wouldn't turn different...
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    73 large gearcase to 76 small gearcase

    I would like to swap a large geracase on a 1973 50 hp evinrude and put it on a 1976 55 hp evinrude that now has the smaller gear case. They look the same size dimensionally. Will this swap work OK and be beneficial to have a larger gearcase? I need to play with some props to get RPM's in range...
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    Transom/Gear Case size

    I would like to find out what would happen if a 15" transom(small gearcase) was mounted to a 20" transom. I am trying to swap motors but the 76 55 hp I bought has a small gear case and I have a 20" transom. I have a 73 50hp lark but I'm not sure if the gearcase will interchange. If I run with...
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    Lower unit swap

    I'd like to know if someone can tell me if I can take a lower section from a (50373, S/N 5033R) and switch it over to install it on a (5567E, S/N E0004877) 50 to a 55 hp evinrude. Thanks
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    Piston Gap on Cylinders

    What, if any is the accepted lateral movement of a piston in relation to the cylinder wall? For example, I have a 73 50hp evinrude and with the head removed, and while putting lateral pressure on the piston top, the piston will move (the rings stay stationary) approx. .020 or more. I can kind of...
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    Lower unit swap 55 to 45 question

    Will a Chrysler 457HH swap with a 559HA motor. My 45hp has a broken cavitation plate and I want to see if a lower unit from a 55 hp parts motor will work Ok.
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