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    Evinrude yachtwin 3hp peeing question

    powerhead base gasket may be broken easy fix mdl # ???? year manuf.
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    Regular fuel

    50 years boating with part of it old style fuel then ethanol came along Had 1 yes 1 issue with jellied fuel clogging a small OB.... rest is history ... no issues with ethanol 87 octane ( max 50 -60 hours boating/season)
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    1968 Johnson Tr-10r 55hp wiring help

    opene throtlle won't change much. 120 ok ...if it works don't fix it !!
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    RKL-24-L Proud daddy of twins. Maybe

    insurance /civil liabilities to consider if you overpower !!
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    Regular fuel

    opinions differ...has I stated a few times SF changed by backfiring flame throwing snowblower back to a smooth running workhorse after 10 minutes ... maybe snake oil in outboards but I never did have to clean-up/replace the carb on my snowblower at -10C ... it has been 3-4 winters now...
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    1972 evinrude 6hp issues

    the rim gasket fits all around and over the thermostat rim and sits nicely in position in the recess
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    1989 evinrude 25hp ignition/starter issue

    selenoid contact surfaces could have welded closed .... tap the selenoid see if it drops the stuck connection when the key is ON .... if selenoid is ok the options are few.... bad key internals shorting battery +12 to the START key control wire... battery +12 v reaching the selenoid...
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    1972 evinrude 6hp issues

    water should still be pouring out ... try backflushing from the thermostast housing inlet and outlet ports
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    Early 1960s Evinrude 75hp Starflite Barn find - Worth it?

    dirty but should be interesting to restore if the innards are ok . must be a big guzzler. Maybe 7.5g/ H at wot ...$35-40 /h
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    etec oil pump in the ficht brp motor

    ok forget above comment re: fuel pump ... oil pump issue .. :-( not fuel pumpo_O oil pump is a 40 volts powered pump with ground pulsing from the EMM .. make certain fuse is OK in the power dist panel see diaggram question remains.... what is wrong with your...
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    Regular fuel

    been burning 87 octane for 17 years in my 75 ETEC with full tank storage over winter (6 months using EV 2+4D fuel conditioner circulated in the system) never any issues at Spring start ups
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    1955 evinrude fastwin 15 water in gear oil

    10 psi is a good start do a vacum test also . some folks don't bother doing the whole GC seal kit and just change the oil mid season and at bed time. used proper seals for the vent and oil screws .. some nylon washers at the hardware store are to stiff.
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    etec oil pump in the ficht brp motor

    ETEC power to drive the pump begins with 12v then it is switched EMM grounds that manages the 55v supply to the pump If the FICHT runs the same basic way... with pulsed grounds from the EMM the power on FICHT is 40volts !!! see service manual schematics ...
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    Help diagnosing a problem

    shxxt happens you know..actually a bad oxydized cable crimp will do it while still allowing enough juice to flow for a good VOM reading . time wil tell. of course not reporting the proper symptoms to the Doc. can lead to the graveyard :)
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    Help diagnosing a problem

    Battery is good, and there is power at the solenoid and the starter. if so... bad starter or bad grounding has my vote !
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    Help diagnosing a problem

    you need to be more especific ... power at the starter means you have a dead starter if it does not spin. proper grounding is essential not just 12v battery . check all connections for bad crimps, oxydation , bad connector plugs etc.... if the 12v at the starter is truly a good 12v...
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    20hp evinrude bogg and stall

    energy to push a boat and owner against water by turning a prop requires a lot more energy than barrel cruising . Energy comes from fuel combustion and anything depriving the process will...stall the engine. clean the carb !
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    1973 Evinrude 25hp lower unit failed pressure test.

    give it a good carb cleaner wash out again and dump an ounce of fiberglass resin over it . that should be the end of bubbles for good drill a new drain above it
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    20hp evinrude bogg and stall

    Evinrude Engine cleaner .... https://www.amazon.ca/Johnson-Evinrude-Systems-Cleaner-12-oz/dp/B002KAAGIY
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    1968-72 Evinrude 9-1/2 Hp sport twin Questions

    these low compression engines are basically fisherman's friend good for trolling, getting back to camp & facilitates casting for the guy at the back :-) I would not venture to change their vocation... btw good for floatplanes with restricted cargo space
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