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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    The head is warped ( they all are )-----Needs to be refinished to true it up.----Emery cloth on a piece of glass is one way.
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    1999 Johnson 3 cy 35 hp overheating?

    Step # 1 is to inspect / replace water pump impeller.
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    Post #3 suggests that the loose wire comes from the FACTORY solenoid and ends up at the safety switch.-----But you are working on your first motor.-----I was working on motors like yours in 1968 !!----I think I will step aside on this project.-----Good luck with it.
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    I believe someone put that on there later.----Puzzling to me as to why that was done !!----Bad starter ?-----Bad battery ?----Bad generator ?
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    Need help cleaning up a Vintage 1967 Sportwin 9.5

    It has to be in forward gear to get full throttle.
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    What solenoid did you install ?----Part # of it ?----Why would you not install the factory solenoid?----Is it because the mounting spot is damaged ?
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    I do not believe the 67 models had the recoil starters on the electric shift motors.
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    Replace points with cd 1976 Evinrude 35

    ----The spark jump of 7/16" is for electronic ignition model of 1977 and newer.----What is your motor doing / not doing ?----What trouble shooting has been done ?
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    I cannot see all the details on your motor.----But I think that one wire goes from a small terminal on the solenoid to the safety switch under the magneto plate.----And that safety switch only has ONE wire going to it.----Have you pulled flywheel to inspect ignition coils ?
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    No wires ( picture #3 ) attach to that drain plug on the carburetor bowl.-----And where is your starter solenoid ?----It appears to be missing !-----Starter appears to be one from an older motor as well.-----The generator / voltage regulator must work on this motor or damage the clutch springs...
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    05 J15 2 strk water passage grommet

    Where did you find those ?
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    1972 50hp evinrude Lark Selectric

    There is no bolt to remove near the starter !!-----There is no shift rod / linkage on a 1972 model !-----The shifting is electric.----Therefor you must find the wires.
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    1972 50hp evinrude Lark Selectric

    Find the green and blue wires that go down beside the engine block.-----Slide the rubber covers back.----Undo the knife connectors.------Attach something to pull the wires back up.-----You do have all the bolts out ?-----There is one hidden under the trim tab.
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    Replace points with cd 1976 Evinrude 35

    Have you tested the driver coil ?
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    How much water?

    The water tube is supposed to stay in the exhaust housing.----It usually does.-----If it comes out stuck in the pump you MUST first install it in the exhaust housing !!
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    How much water?

    Did the copper water tube stay in the pump when you pulled it apart ?------Did the water tube stay in the grommet in the exhaust housing ?-----On assembly the copper water tube must be installed in the exhaust housing first.-----Sorry , I cannot look over your shoulder to see how you are working...
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    1983 Mercury 90HP outboard (3carbs) Bogs out when hot

    Some will argue.-----Opening low speed mixture needles often cures bogging.-----Costs no beer tokens to test.
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    How much water?

    Lots of those 22 cube outboards here in my shed.--Easy to fix and maintain!!!--No gators in my area.
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    Replace points with cd 1976 Evinrude 35

    You need a flywheel ( $727 for a new one ) / stator / powerpack / coils / hardware.------Likely too much in beer tokens to buy that new.---A 77 or newer model is the ticket.----Often can find a parts motor for $200 or less.----Depends on your location.
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    How much water?

    It is all easy to me.
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