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    73 evinrude 6 h.p. gas/oil mixture?

    Just want to ask if the gas/oil mix is 50:1 on this engine? Thanks
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    73 evinrude 6 h.p. rewind starter?????????

    Hey, just tried to start this motor I bought and the rope came off the rewind starter. Is there a thread to look at to show the proper way to replace the rope? Thanks
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    1957 evinrude 7.5 (help)

    1957 evinrude. Just got this motor running in a barrell and it was running good without the clamshell hood on it. Put the hood on it and I can't get it to rev up. Raise up one side of hood and it runs fine? What could this be?
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    1957 evinrude 7.5 lower gear oil?

    What is the proper way to change the lowewr unit oil? Do I just use the 90w gear oil? Thanks
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    1956 Godyear

    Just want to ask? There is a guy selling a 1956 goodyear 5 h.p. for 150.00. I think that might be too much. Can parts still be bought for this motor? These motors were actually made by Gale which were a part of OMC. Is that correct?
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    57 'rude 7.5 h.p. compression test

    Borrowed a tester from my mechanic. Screwed it in where the plug was. Pulled rope about 8 times and came up with about 25 maybe 30 psi on both cylinders? Is this motor shot or could it be a head gasket? Thanks
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    outboard engine stand

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    evinrude fleetwin hood?

    57 evinrude fleetwin. Is there an easy way to put the hood on? Having trouble with shift lever in the way. Thought there might be a trick or easier technique?
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    groove in cam follower?

    '57 evinrude 7.5. I have a groove in the cam follower from years of use? Will that affect any throttle issues?
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    proper placement of coil ground wire?

    Hey I have a '57 evinrude 7.5. Saw on this website about changing points,coils and condensers and in the picture it shows the coil ground wire is close to the condenser and points? But on (outboar-boat-motor- repair) website it says " The black wire of the coil is grounded by connecting it to...
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    No spark? Help

    I have a 1957 evinrude 7.5 just put in new points gapped at .020 new condensers and new wires. The coils look good. This motor ran before I put these on, but not very well. Have the carb off to rebuild it, went ahead and replaced these parts. Now when I put the flywheel back on and turn it with...
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    1957 evinrude 7.5 h.p. (what kind of grease?)

    Hey thanks to all the replies. One more question? Now that I have the armature plate off and clean. What type of grease do I put on the crankshaft before I reinstall everything? Thanks
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    1957 evinrude 7.5 h.p. (spark plug wires)

    where can I find the solid core wire with a 90 degree boot?
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    1957 evinrude 7.5

    Hey guys great info you all are giving to us rookies. Just want to ask what is the best way to keep the flywheel from turning when I am trying to torque it down? The only place I see to maybe get some leverage is on the top,where the starter pawls would engage if the starter housing was on...
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