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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    the small float spring is just a helper to pull out the inlet needle in case it is stuck... the needle should....drop on it own under the incoming fuel pressure from the pump. take care of the main issues
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    yes ...they are ... good eye but at what stage was photo taken ..?. hard to believe previous owner left them out ! :-( a good test run would have prevented all this chasing ... what else is going to be missing :-(
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    skip... you are not missing screws...if you think you do.... post a picture to better explain you point....aside from that, consider visiting a shop to help out. orifices are hidden behing cover plugs and you indicated the engine runs on choke "Rebuilt carbs, new fuel pump. Runs on choke"...
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    Excessive smoking

    new to you motor ?? running in cool cold temps.. ??? excessive smoking can sometimes be traces to the purge valve /passages being blocked and may cause fuel oil puddling in the crankcase.
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    Fuel tank dual line for 1957 Evinrude fastwin 18 hp model 15020

    on the tank side if you pump the push button you will see which is which fast :-)
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    Fuel tank dual line for 1957 Evinrude fastwin 18 hp model 15020

    side connector inside hose to the side nipple behind the carb is AIR the other is fuel to the carb bowl just follow the hoses the side connector is not the problem... do not reverse the dual hose on the tank.
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    Skip... if worried about mail polish to seal the top plug keep in mind it is only there to seal the plug and not much exposed from the fuel as to super glue being dissoveld I have sealed some cork float with no problems..yet some nail polish contain the same stuff used in "air plane...
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    1976 Johnson 9.9 won’t “rev” when in the lake.

    and... being no young chicken... the electricals may need a look into if sparks are weak...could be a bad condenser to ! lots of things can go wrong
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    your carb has no needles ... see comment " old style carb using needle points to adjust the fuel flow" that was on older carbs you have a small "orifice plug" see #38 and you have a fix orifice on the High speed fuel supply see #35 in post#11
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    they look clean "outside" but what about the inside ?? ...did you check the top side idle chamber under the dime size plug. it has 2 or 3 small drip holes to feed fuel at idle and if clogged idles is affected. see video as an alternative to removing the dime size plug at minute 05:40
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    idling...fuel goes up the side of the carb into a " drip" chamber under the top plug... see your carb then an old style carb using needle points to adjust the fuel flow... check the side channel route to the top it is very narrow...make certain all passages are open , carb cleaned and...
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    Evenrude 20Hp ?

    DON'T junk it ... offer it to folks on AOMCI, Market place or Craiglist style sites ....somebody will pick it up for spare parts.
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    1977 55 HP Evinrude

    see pic
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    Evenrude 20Hp ?

    if you check out AOMCI where folks gather to fix and revive older outboards you will find a welcome mat in the classified section where tou can sell buy and....donate I presume
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    update on the 75hp skeg job.... I know it is a cheap fix but.... I prepped the edges clean and rebuilt the skeg tip with JB weld steel epoxy..putty & since the skeg isn't goint to be touching ground anytime like a small OB would.... it should hold . the stuff is rock solid and I am...
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    E-tec 40 hp

    starters are power cookie monsters.... they need lots of amps pushed by a strong voltage from the battery. anything interupting the flow of amps will impeded proper starter operation... and a loose wire or starter itself will do it ! and btw anything susceptable of causing spikes...
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    ok thanks see pm
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    1964 9.5 evinrude

    oldies and parts can be traded on AOMCI classifieds
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    see pics and my PM skeg transnom " bolt" the "tilt troll lock" is busted it is plastic but removing it entails a big job
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    my grinder is a 4'' hand grinder with sand paper flaps ...no metal :)
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