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    2013 E-Tec 250 HP (Dies when shifting from F/N or R to N)

    try the folks at the ETEC user board https://www.etecownersgroup.com/?forum=136486 you can also do searches in case this issue came up before here is one example... https://www.etecownersgroup.com/post/etec-90-engine-dies-when-put-on-neutral-10379220?highlight=neutral+dies
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    Help with old evinrude

    fyi.... if it helps
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    Only runs while hitting primer key

    yep... my comment was more directed or rather intendent for the engine and yes the tank needs to be cleaned on it's own !!! .
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    70 HP vs 90 HP Evinrude: Which to Buy?

    check with insurance company if they will cover a 90hp on a 85hp rated boat !!! they will take any excuse not to cover damages/liabilities if something happens
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    just to compare a non smoking/oily 75hp ETEC will burn about a 2cups/hour (.6ltr/h) trollling... my kicker a 9.5hp from 1966.... very likely more !
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    oozing fuel-oil is what we are talking about.... just unburnt fuel just wipe it off it will eventually stop if only from self sealing itself as crud accumulates in the joint . did you do search to learn about sludge....
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    Only runs while hitting primer key

    run a cleaning product in your next tank some like seafoam some don't ... Merc power tune or Evinrude engine cleaner may wake it up more. thanks for your feedback :-)
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    2 strokes probably flush out 30-50% of the incoming fuel oil mix while in and out ports are open on the piston down stroke... it goes out and down the exhaust and liquifies residues along with carbon.... result ... oily water do seaches on SLUDGE ....
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    Only runs while hitting primer key

    run some small monofilament line in each orifice to garantee proper cleaning of orifices. do not force metal wire so as not to damage any calibrated orifices ex: side channel leading to the top (look closely)
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    Only runs while hitting primer key

    see pict... bottom jet in yellow also the low speed fuel flows to the top via a small side channel which must be clean includind the idle chamber under the round dime size plug. don't remove it yet but at least clean all orifices (check for crud including the small side channel...
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    Leaking bolt

    check PM (small enveloppe)
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    Only runs while hitting primer key

    tank vent open... does it run if you pump the fuel bulb to keep it alive ?? or is it just by choking/priming it every 10 sec. ?
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    Selecshift

    not certain here but if this is your engine. diagram may be useful https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/61_66_40HP.jpg
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    Electric Start issues

    look for a grounded wire or short ..should be easy to track down take a ohms reading while wiggling the wires around if it fluctuates you likely have a chaffed wire. if solid then the load is likely shorted to ground internally
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    What am I looking at here?

    same way my merc 20 died years ago....hole punched on the side of the crankcase. R.I.P.
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    see parts....
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    put the thermostat body (no gasket) in a pan and overfill it with water. put in a cooking thermometer and slowly heat the water till the thermostat visually begins to open. temp. should be around 140F it must close when cooling down from the Net.... Put the thermostat in a bowl...
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    40 hp evinrude (year unknown) selectric shift model. HELP setting points and timing!

    don't know if you seen this.... it kind of shows how to do it.. no need for the fancy pointer device since the FW serves as the guide . ..but if you do ots of oldies the pointer is real handy :)
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    40 hp evinrude (year unknown) selectric shift model. HELP setting points and timing!

    and clean up those points... lots of red flakes lying around ??? the word TOP is to install the lobe right side up it is not for setting point. your lobe may be upside down ?? see Leroy'S site NOTE 2: Should the cam have the word TOP embossed on the top of it, that is a cam that could...
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    Looking in installing a regulator rectifier

    hum... if 3 yellows... should be a 3 phase rectifier ( full phase non regulated) if so... lots of 3 phase rectifiers on Amazon... ...not expensive replacements...
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