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    Idle issues

    Ok I'll get some
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    Idle issues

    Why do you say that?
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    Idle issues

    I replaced the needle, because I dropped it,bent the tip of it, replacement was an nos OMC needle
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    Idle issues

    Upper crankcase seal has been replaced,thing is it ran well late last summer, only thing I did was, replace the LS needle and fuel pump
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    Idle issues

    Well I popped the Welch plug out previously cleaned out the drip holes in front of the low speed needle perhaps I need to do that again maybe there's some dirt in there or something I've had that carb apart 3-4 x
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    Idle issues

    Yes I did the Link and sync,it's sparking on both cylinders,Ive done all the above mentioned,it has to be,a fuel related issue,I think,I've done about 6 outboards,never had this issue before,
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    Idle issues

    Hey guys,I'm stumped on what's going on with my 71 Johnson 25 HP, I've rebuilt the carburetor with a OEM kit,new fuel pump, lines, ignition system rebuilt,new low speed needle,it won't idle down,will run with the magneto lined up with the 2 marks ,but when I lower it past there it dies,I've...
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    Water tube

    Hey y'all, question,have a 75 Johnson 25 HP, long shaft ,doing conversion to Short shaft,can the water tube be cut to fit or has to be replaced? If it has to be replaced,does the power head need to be removed? Also 68 evinrude 18 HP carburetor slow speed needle is loose even after rebuilding,it...
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    1984 Evinrude 15 HP

    Yes I did do that,cuz one side was bigger/thicker than the other
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    1984 Evinrude 15 HP

    Haha I like that,no I didn't measure the distance,I drove it in and it seemed to stop ,got hard so I quit
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    1984 Evinrude 15 HP

    So you're unsure of the proper procedure?
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    1984 Evinrude 15 HP

    Hey guys, I've got a question, my opinion bearing went out of my gear case I removed it by pulling it out, but my question is do I install it through the bottom or do I press it in through the top of the housing down towards them gear case? Is there anything else that I need to know to complete...
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    Shift rod length

    Ordered a used 15 inch standard driveshaft,new one's are prohibitive!!! Crazy $$ I think I'll take your advice and measure to see if what I have will work
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    Shift rod length

    Yeah , somebody converted it to a long shaft motor at one point, I've already ordered a standard/short driveshaft,so I need a 5 in shorter shift rod than the one I have now correct? What about the water tube? The one that's on it now has a coupler AKA a hose between the two copper tubes
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    Shift rod length

    Hey guys I have a 1984 Evinrude 15 horse e15ecrm, I'm wanting to do a conversion to a short shaft,this o e is a long shaft ,does anybody know what the length of the short shaft lower shift rod should be?
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    Excessive smoking

    Give me a two stroke motor anyday over a 4 stroke,no comparison, definitely not inferior!
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    Excessive smoking

    North West Ohio here,what's a good synthetic brand oil to try? There's so many options
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    Excessive smoking

    Ok I was wondering if switching to full synthetic oil would make less smoke,and cleaner burning, thermostat is operating properly runs where it should be,I'm going to try some different oil 🛢️
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    Excessive smoking

    I do use OEM parts sometimes,but never had bad luck with Sierra parts,and I'll try advancing the timing on the cam ,and ohhh really? I'm definitely going to try some synthetic oil . Thanks
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    Excessive smoking

    Yes the timing Marks/link and sync are where there supposed to be,plugs are ngk b8s ,it ran fine before just confused as to why it doesn't run as before, perhaps I should try some synthetic oil
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