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    Zinc.....Can I clean it???????

    I have a 15hp evinrude outboard and a Motor guide great white saltwater series trolling motor. They both have the Zinc anode on them. Can I clean them? or is it a "replace only" item........
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    How hot is overheating?

    Finally got the new T-stat in today and started it back up in the trash can. Same thing, checked the block temp with my buddys laser temp guage and it keeps getting hotter. I let it get up to 176 today before I shut it down. The motor runs excellent, the water pump is working really good...What...
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    87 15hp evinrude "Head Gasket" ??????

    Just took the thermostat out and started it up. The temp is staying at 130 but there is water spraying out of the upper exhaust hole. I believe this means that the head gasket is blown...Right? I think after all of this nightmare I finally figured out the problem. 29 hours straight of amatuer...
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    "extra parts" with carb rebuild kit

    87 Evinrude 15hp, O.K. I replaced the water pump, did the thermostat(the seal didn't seem to fit right though), and did the OMC carb rebuild kit, after I put all the parts I could find into the carb I had extra parts. 3 button looking things and 1 little clear plastic cup looking thing. Anyone...
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    Did I pull out the driveshaft? evinrude 15hp

    I'm workin on replacing my water pump on my 87 evinrude 15hp outboard, I purchased the Seloc manual which is a nightmare for me because it skips a lot of the steps for my motor and I don't know what to compare it to. Well the question I have is when I remove the lower unit. How do I know if I...
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    15hp outboard stalls then won't start

    Went to the lake the other day and my 87 15hp Evinrude outboard started bogging, then stalled. If I wait a few minutes it starts up and runs fine for 30 seconds then stalls again. If I try to start it immediately it won't start. The water is coming out of the tell-tail very good like it always...
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    Now running 50:1 in my 15hp evinrude

    Hello, I have now switched to running 50:1 in my 86 15hp evinrude outboard per everyones advice. My motor is now hard to start. Usually takes 2 really hard pulls. Think I need to get my carb adjusted to run right but don't have the funds to take it in, any suggestions? or should it run fine...
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    now running 50:1

    Hello, I'm now running 50:1 in my 86 15hp evinrude, I was running the 100:1 that it said on the motor. I went out yesterday and had a hard time getting the motor started, after it was running everything was great but I had to pull really hard 2 times, punched myself in the face one time when a...
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    100/1 oil gas?

    Hello, I have an 86 15hp evinrude outboard and it says to use 100/1 is this O.K.? Also do I have to unplug the fuel line or can I leave it hooked up? I use it 2 times a month.
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    Johnson 9hp What year? Any good?

    Hello, I am in the process of purchasing a Johnson 9.5hp? outboard, the owner painted it black so I have no idea what it is, can anyone help and if so is this a good motor? Mod 9R-69S Ser# 18063300.....Thanks.....
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    Evinrude 15 fuel line and tank problem

    I have a 15 hrs evinrude Mod E15RCVD Ser# E0658687 I would like to know the year or if its a good motor? Just got it a month ago. Runs great but for some reason I have a really hard time getting gas to the motor. I have gone through 2 brand new tanks now and 2 complete feul lines with primer...
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