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  1. 69 Alumacraft

    80's 4 cylinder

    Motor was given to me looks clean but had control cables cut when removed from boat and trim is missing. Question: Is there a way to jump start this motor with out frying electrical system.I am a evinrude johnson guy so mercs are greek to me. I want to see if it will turn over and test...
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    2002 115 Evinrude trim button on throttle

    Trim switch at motor works fine, trim switch on throttle always goes down but is intermittent going up. I sprayed with wd40 and it will now go up but still a little sticky. The throttle is a side mount. My question is , how do I take the handle apart to get at the button? Once I get at it where...
  3. 69 Alumacraft

    25 hp 1972 Johnny crushed spark plug gap

    Motor suddenly started running on one cylinder and inspection of plugs showed top end plug was crushed from .030 to nothing (j4c's ). Put two spacers on the top plug and snugged it up and it ran fine in a bucket. Question: Am I asking for trouble using this motor? Is my needle bearing done and...
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    Installing in hull "puck" garmin transducer in 75 Aquasport

    Think I'm going with the GArmin 421s Gps/finder. I have always used transom mount ducers in the past but they always seem to get fouled no matter what I put on them. I want to try an in hull this time but not sure about installation. Antifreeze, mineral oil creating a chamber all seem too...
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    2002 115 hp Evinrude Fitch prop wobble

    I bought the boat and motor from my brother who never hit anything but mud at idle speed. There is a stainless prop w/ no damage marks. Engine does not vibrate at any speed. When I spun the prop in nuetral I could see a slight difference, about 1/16 of an inch change in the space between the...
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    2002 115 hp Evinrude Fitch spark plug indexing

    I want to change the plugs for this upcoming season and not sure how to make sure the plugs are indexed correctly. There is a notch on the engine block but the plugs do not always tighten up when aligned. Is there a trick to this , can i remove the spacer/washer on the plug to make it line up?
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    69 25 hp rude replacing spark plug wires

    Anyone have advice on replacing spark plug wires. No coils, engine runs pretty well but wires look original and if you touch them while running you get zapped. Is this normal, should I just leave it alone?
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    76 25 hp Rude Black Sludge?

    Bought the motor in the spring, prev owner said carb was rebult, one new coil one newer. Ran well all summer, one trip it just bogged down and cut out. Replaced fuel pump, took off carb, disasembled, had new float gaskets, needles looked good so I soaked it and reassembled, new plugs. Fire right...
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    76 25hp Evinrude Carb Kit

    Just ordered a "carb repair kit" form boats.net. Anyone know what is included? Any other parts I should have on hand to rebuild carb or should I pull it apart and look for other warn parts (needle valves, gaskets). I am a novice but giving it a shot. I have read top secret files and awakening...
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    76 25hp Evinrude bogged down

    Replaced fuel pump and got it running but it starts to sputter and smoke and then dies after about 5 minutes. Plugs appear blackened , if I clean them up it will run again and do the same thing. I have a 69 25 hp that ran great but LU is gone. I am thinking of just switching the carb and trying...
  11. 69 Alumacraft

    1975 25hp Rude Spark Plug wire

    While changing plugs the wire coil that sits inside the rubber spark plug housing came out. Can this be put back in or do I need a whole new coil?
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    76 25hp Evinrude bogged down

    Running fine last week, yesterday losing power, squeezed bulb and went up to full power. Then bogged down and would only run at half power. Then started and died, then would not start at all. When I got it home I noticed excessive black oil on LU. Engine is a smoker but ran well, carb was...
  13. 69 Alumacraft

    85 Acqua Sport graphics removal from hull

    What is the best way to remove the graphics from the hull?
  14. 69 Alumacraft

    2000 200 hp evinrude ocean pro

    I am about to purchase this motor, compression test is 125 on four and 115 on two. Is this normal?
  15. 69 Alumacraft

    76 25hp Evinrude Bogging down at WOT

    The motor is new to me and supposedly the carb was rebuilt but it has not run since last year. It worked fine at first but after running wide open for about five minutes it started to lose power and then surge back and forth. Carb cleaner, water in gas, seafoam?
  16. 69 Alumacraft

    Changing long shaft to short 25 hp evinrude

    I want to convert a1976 25 hp long shaft lower unit to fit my short shaft motor. Can I simply take off the water pump and pull the long shaft out and push the shorter one in or do I have to break down the lower end?
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    69 25 hp Evinrude LU

    LU is stuck in gear so I took off and drained the oil. It seems to be jammed. I have another LU that shifts fine but leaks. I suspect it may have something to do with the spring loaded detent in the shaft but that is pure speculation.I plan to take it all apart inspect the parts and put back...
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    69 25 hp Evinrude stuck in gear

    I recently bought a reconditioned lower unit and bolted it on. It worked well but I hit a log, not very hard and it became stuck in forward gear. It started and ran well. I got it in my driveway and "adjusted" the linkage where the rods connect on the side of the outdrive and now it is stuck in...
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    69 25 hp Evinrude LU

    I purchased a LU on ebay and in place of the large bolt in the rear is a threaded stud, can I leave it and use a nut to attach the lower unit or does it have to be removed and a bolt put in its place? It is a short shaft.
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    85 9.9 Johnson Broken teeth on linkage

    Some of the teeth broke of the gear were the tiller hinges on the motor end. I am not sure how to take it apart. It looks like there is a pin inside but I'm not sure. Looks like the tiller handle has to come off but then I am lost. Any advice would be appreciated.
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