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    Newbie alert. Tilt/trim question Help!

    That bar should store / lock in the up position. -----It should not hang down.
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    88 Evinrude 48 spl flywheel rub

    Windings in the stator and the rectifier.------
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    Air leak in fuel pump? Evinrude '94 E150EXERV

    Water pump or fuel pump ?
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    1970 4hp Johnson low compression

    That little pump is so good that they used it from 1967 to 2005 on many models.
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    88 Evinrude 48 spl flywheel rub

    If the charging system is working it should show 13.5 / 14 volts.-----A fully charged battery reads 12.8 volts.
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    Honda B100 #1012600

    Your location ?------E-bay is likely your best bet.
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    1970 4hp Johnson low compression

    I believe the same kit fits from 1967 to 2005 models.
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    Armature plate too tight when screws are tightened

    I have looked at that set-up since about 1968 or so.----Flat side has always faced up !!
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    1987 Mercury 2 Stroke Steady Beep

    Step #1 is to install a new water pump impeller.-----Look at the warning horn.----Does it have an electronic circuit?----If so , the horn itself might be defective.
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    1976 Evinrude Motor part?

    I won't be bringing you any motors to fix.
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    Choke solenoid or primer solenoid

    The electric primer solenoid is a valve.-----It opens when 12 volts is applied.-----When cranking the fuel pump supplies fuel at pressure.-----This fuel is then sprayed into into the intake as air goes through the carburetor.----This electric primer is a wonderful item.----Used on motors from...
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    1970 4hp Johnson low compression

    It be OK to run without a prop.-----Just don't open the throttle too much.----And make sure water is well above the impeller.----Like 6 to 8" above.----The factory repair kit ( yes it is available ) has comprehensive instructions.----Nothing to it.
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    75 3 cyl running on 2 cylinders

    Do not run this motor until you determine the issue.----If carburetor is blocked you are starving one cylinder of gasoline ----AND THE OIL !
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    I think I will go electric for my next new car ...

    Had someone here yesterday to pick up a motor.------Airline pilot and drives an electric car, a GM product.----Drives 2 hrs each way.------Not an issue if he starts with a full charge.
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    Winterizing

    The outdrive should be self draining.------But check gear oil and make sure no water is in there!
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    75 3 cyl running on 2 cylinders

    Cylinder sleeve rotated ???------I would pull the exhaust cover to have a look.-----Just 20 bolts or so and a few .
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    I think I will go electric for my next new car ...

    Wonderful stuff.-----If an electric car runs at highway speeds for 3 hrs ( say 20 HP required ) to do that.------Then when you plug in to recharge it will need 20 HP applied somewhere for 3 HRS. to the grid.------I do not believe the grid is ready for 5 millions cars going electric next year.
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    1976 Evinrude Motor part?

    Hurry, hurry----visit site------leroysramblings-----You crack open a cold one and get " cracking " on how and what to do on these simple / reliable motors !!!
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    1976 Evinrude Motor part?

    Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more , yes or no ?-------Those motor ALL suffered from cracked ignition coils.------First thing I do is pull flywheel and inspect.------Most of them have cracked coils or a new set has been installed.----I have worked on many motors.-----Since I started working...
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    J6RCCS 6hp 1988 won’t start, which plug I should use? What’s the right Procedure to start it?

    Answers needed.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on a testing device ?----Testing device can easily be made at home.-----Are you familiar with how the manual primer on the motor works ?----Does that primer pump fuel into the motor?----Perhaps test the primer valve.
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