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    Propping a 55hp Evinrude by Tach Conversions...

    A lot is coming together since re-powering my boat with a 1977 55hp. I have determined that a bad setting on my tach and under pitched prop has caused my lack of speed and overall disappointment with the re-power. I checked my tach this weekend and it was set to 6, which would be the correct...
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    Carb Rebuild on a '77 2cyl 55hp Evinrude

    Took the carbs off today and noticed a hose not connected to anything on one end. It's under the bottom carb and the one end was connected to the block (see pic) What is this hose for?? should it be connected to something?? Next I began disassembling the carbs and noticed several differences...
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    Decarbed a '77 55hp Evinrude for the first time.....

    I'm not sure if this is normal, I decarbed using the arisol Seafoam. Let the motor warm up and then started spraying the seafoam down the carb throats. A quick spray into the bottom carb would cause the motor to sputter instantly, and produced a lot of smoke. The top carb was a different...
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    Type of LU Oil for my 'rude

    1977 55hp evinrude, not electric shift. I found this today attempting to answer another forum member's question and now its got me thinking..... Am I using the correct type of oil in my gearcase??? I recently had a LU fail on me and am paranoid that I'm to blame...
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    Sierra Carb kit floats OK for ethanol??

    I recently purchased a pair of Sierra Carb kits w/ floats for my '77 55hp Evinrude. I read some posts stating that carb floats deteriorate w/ethanol and that I should purchase BRP floats only. The reason is that BRP floats are plastic instead of shellac. I cannot find any information about...
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    Ethanol phase separation

    I'm in north florida and get out on the water at least every other weekend, often more. How worried should I be about phase separation? The tank is only 15 gallons and I try and burn as much as possible each time out. Should I be refilling on the way home? I use startron or stabil every fill...
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    Wiring/Ignition problems w/ a '77 55hp evinrude

    This is a case of the typical, 'turn the key and nothing happens' problem! Originally thought it was the starter solenoid, its not. I found that the ground which runs to the solenoid is bad, so that's replaced. Still nothing at the positive terminal of the starter solinoid. I then followed...
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    Engine product "Restore"

    I am wondering if anyone has experience with this product. I just saw a commercial on TV for it and they claim it improves compression and horsepower. They also claimed it makes the engine last longer. Just curious........ I believe the Seafoam product decarb procedure is supposed to...
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    Starter Solenoid lasts a few months

    1977 Evinrude 55hp I just replaced the starter solenoid a couple months ago and it has already failed. I'm curious as to why, maybe its a cheap brand? maybe i need a smaller fuse on the red wire? I believe it was the sierra brand but unsure. I am looking at the solenoids on iboats and there...
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    Fuel safe sealant

    I recently replaced my fuel gauge and sender. The sender came with a cork seal which i used, the problem is that all of the holes didn't line up perfectly. a few of the screws are in at an angle and I believe that one isn't there at all. When I fill the tank up all the way I have gas leaking out...
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    Leaking fuel tank.... uh oh

    I recently replaced my fuel gauge and sender. The sender came with a cork seal which i used, the problem is that all of the holes didn't line up perfectly. a few of the screws are in at an angle and I believe that one isn't there at all. When I fill the tank up all the way I have gas leaking...
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    Saved by another boater

    thought I'd share a great story to start a weekend of boating My fuel gauge recently went out, I had noticed condensation building in it and this past weekend it finally failed. My girl and I decided to run North along the Suwanee River from fanning springs to rock bluff springs(aka bobs water...
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    Voltage Regulator effect Performance ie spark?

    I believe I have found the source to my charging problems. The red wire coming out of the voltage regulator is completely corroded. One is on its way but I'm curious if I can expect better performance when I replace it. The motor would draw the voltage down on the batt. it would be around...
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    Lower Unit Seal job on a '77 55hp 'rude

    curious how bad of a job it is, if I should attempt it myself. I know I'd need a manual and I'm curious if the Seloc is sufficient for this job. I've heard the Seloc manuals are not that good.
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    Wakeboarding and X games, what happened??

    So, I'm watching the xgames, full of motor sports. they have two different rally car events. Why?? I remember when xgames was all board sports, bmx and inline skates. they don't have inline anymore, no wakeboarding!!! I even miss watching flatland bmx, those guys had some skill. this rally...
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    How to dissolve this foam.....

    I have water logged foam in a middle section of my 16' cc welcraft. I know it needs to go, but don't have the facilities to cut the top off and scoop it out. Anyone know the best way to dissolve this stuff and shop vac it out?? I have one access port, and the area is approx. 4' x 6' Thanks!
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    Water logged foam... best way to dry out

    no I'm not going to cut the top off my boat and scoop handfuls of that crap out. I'm wondering what people have done in the past to dry their water logged foam. I have two access ports. Currently I have it parked in the sun, covered of course, and have two buckets of DampRid under the deck...
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    Voltage reading from a '77 'rude 55hp 2cyl2st WOT

    I purchased this boat (97 welcraft 16') with a 97 evinrude 50. My garmin depth finder showed 15-16 volts WOT, of course 12-13 motor off. The lower unit failed on the '97 so I traded for the rebuilt 55hp. However, I'm not getting much (if any) voltage increase WOT! never more than 13 volts...
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    Fuel Delivery at idle

    77 Evinrude 55hp 2cyl. pump the ball, get some fuel in the clear inline filter right before the ball. Fire her up and the inline filter slowly clears of fuel. Give her some revs in neutral and fuel pours in the filter. Let her idle and fuel gets used up. Is this a common problem? I don't...
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    Use of Spray Cleaner w/ Carb on Engine?

    The other day a member told me I'd ruin my engine spraying carb cleaner down the carbs. I think he meant only if its running. Is there any harm in spraying carb cleaner down the carbs while they are on the engine? running or not?
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