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    Diagnose Fuel Delivery 77 'rude 55hp 2 cyl. low power

    I've noticed posts with a similar low power/rpms problem I'm having suggest diagnosing fuel delivery by directly spraying fuel/oil mix down the carbs. Can I do this on the hose or do I need to be on plane WOT? When a cylinder is found to not be getting fuel what's next to check? could spray...
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    '78 evinrude 55 vs '97 evinrude 50

    I bought my first used boat (97 wellcraft 16 center console fisherman) beginning of this year. The lower unit on the 97 evinrude 50 (2 cyl 2 stroke) went out last week. The seventeen spline drive shaft is super rare and will cost 1200 bucks for a reman. Nothing with the 17 spline on...
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    will 97 evinrude 50 controls work with a 78 evinrude 50

    My 97 evinrude 50 lower unit failed on me and I'm considering a 78 evinrude 50 off craigslist. However, the 78 has no controls. Will my controls work??
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    Wanted: 1997 50 hp Evinrude 2 cyl Reman Lower Unit

    Anyone know where i can find this for less than a grand!?!?!? I've found a shop in Tampa (SEI) that Reman's lower units but they dont go this small :( theirs were 800 bucks w/ a full warranty (150's and up). Iboats store has them for around 1500 bucks. ouch!
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    Is this normal?

    50 hp evinrude cranks up great and idles all day if lower unit is out of the water (earmuffs). Also idles strong when trimmed up, barely in the water. If the motor is trimmed all the way down it dies quickly when start in neutral. I have to disengage and give some gas before cranking or trim...
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    97 Evinrude 50 - Suspect Lower Unit Issues

    Halfway through our fishing trip yesterday the motor started making a clunking sound when given gas in gear. Didn't appear to happen in reverse. Approx. 2 clunks a second that was independent of the RPM's it was turning. It would definitely get louder the faster we'd go so it was a long idle...
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