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    RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning

    Well before you...dig in to it the usual is needed . Check for sparks but in any event pull the FW and inspect ignition components... Coils are likely all cracked up and need replacement as well as condensers and plug wires. See typical cracked coils on a 3hp Wires break in bends also so...
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    Lower unit gear oil - 2001 Evinrude 150HP FICHT

    dealers still have evinrude oil and parts but any high grade stuff should be fine..
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    Lower unit gear oil - 2001 Evinrude 150HP FICHT

    I doubt using special ETEC oil would hurt anything. and it has special emulsifiers to protect from water intrusion those FICHT gear cases were likely used in ETECs
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    Tilt up button completely lifeless

    hold the up or down switch in ON position and start poking wiggling wires till you get a reaction. if the cowl switch works current is passing the trim limit switch used only for UP limiting.. since both up and down don't work up from up front check all wiring especially in bends. B+...
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    Tilt up button completely lifeless

    mdl# ??? year ??
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    Help! Shift Rod Connector Stuck - 1987 30hp Johnson OB

    tried some release agent wd40 etc...?
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    2001 Evinrude 150hp FICHT reverse isdue

    from the "post FICHT" ETEC board ... :) see How to make a Shift Shaft Height Tool - Video https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RiDl3-K9XITlpvprKHfs1Laete2QF3yHlRPpnS6bK8/edit
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    1997 70hp won't idle properly

    post mdl# !
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    e-tec 40hp oil use

    ETEC oil consumption is fairly low specially if you run on XD-100 setting if your engine heats up due to low oiling it will tell you very quickly and go into SAFE more with max rpm around 1200. my 75hp ETEC with about 400 hrs after 20 years as yet to consume my 2nd gal. of XD-100 oil...
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    2001 Evinrude 150hp FICHT reverse isdue

    the oil unless corrupted and creamy isn't the problem. the oil may simply carry metal chips.... confirming gear damage if any. tried rotating the shift rod cw or ccw one turn to see if anything happens ?
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    Johnny Rude Starter Housing - E or JE?

    page 294 Johnson service manual (BIBLE)
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    2001 Evinrude 150hp FICHT reverse isdue

    the shift rod is adjusted to specs by rotating the shaft to shorten it or lengthen it . IF you did not touch the shift rod recently it may be best o check the gear oil for metal chips indicating damage on the gear. at best you could try disconnecting the shift and turning it IN or OUT ...to...
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    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    nice job! you can reorient the fuel pump cover 90 degrees down to shorted the hose and free up some space up to you
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    Johnny Rude Starter Housing - E or JE?

    see bulletin 10hp rope # 203821 72.25 inch of 7/32 size pull cord .
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    1959 Evinrude 5.5hp 5518 prop install

    ? is it the prop that came with the engine or a replacement ? was it on the prop shaft when you acquired the engine ?
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    OMC p/n 0335626 (nipple, fuel & oil) purpose?

    you could probably take 2 short pieces of clear rigid plastic of tubing and mushroom the ends a bit to fit the hose section. Secure with tape or.. spend 30$
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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    I am no mechanic just done lots of trouble shooting in data transmission eqpt used by Telcos and fixing up oldies (50s to mid 70s) . Some radio and TV repairs years ago... just keeping my cells going best I can at 75 :-) . Fixed up some and ate crow along the way. hope you find your problem !
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    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    where would you put nylon inserts ??? just mount the plate over the bypass cover using tad longer bolts as you see fit. the pump is reverse bolted with bolt head between the bypass cover and the plate with the threads sticking out the 2 mounting hole locations. If one bolt head...
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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    OK I guess the main thing now is to restore sparks from the coil. the CDI may have blown due to the high voltage spikes going nowhere to ground as it should via plugs so further testing should be done with a means of ensuring the HV coil outputs will or can reach ground all the time...
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    97 90Hp Johnson trim tilt

    no expert on T&T sticky valves but if you can drain the thing...... me...only me... I would load it up with WD40 and try to cycle it a few times .... drain and refill with T&T oil. retest
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