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    Evinrude 28HP idle problems

    I need help on getting a 1964 evinrude 28 hp to idle. I believe it has the type 1 carb on it and i have rebuilt it recently. I have seated the high and low screws to where they should roughly be. I cant start the motor in idle on the throttle it has to be part way up. It starts to surge if i...
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    Spark Plug Gap?

    Does anyone know the spark plug gap for a 1961 evinrude 75 HP model#50525. I cant find it in the Manual.Thanks Again
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    Oil Ratio

    Is the oil ratio 1:24 on a 1961 evinrude 75 HP? I used the oil from NAPA not evinrude.Thanks
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    Oil Slick or Leak???

    I just finished rebuilding the lower gear casing on my 1961 evinrude 75HP and spilled a bit of gear oil on the lower gear casing but after running it for about 15-20 minutes in a trash can for water i noticed quite a bit of oily stuff on the top of the water. Could that be from the exaust or am...
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    I see Light?

    I have a 1961 75 HP evinrude i just got and i can see light between the lower housing(bullet shaped Piece) and the next piece up (vent screw piece).Is that not normal? I have water in my oil and i am in the process of rebuliding.
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    Lower unit overhaul?

    I am new to outboards and found water mixed with oil in my lower unit. I am getting a manual and going to attempt to replace the seals and gaskets and whatever else goes with the job.The motor is a 1961 evinrude 75 HP starflite III. Any sugestions or tips on making it easier and more successfull.
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    What age is my evinrude?

    Serial # 02914 model 50525. How hard is it to get parts for?
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    Water in lower housing?

    I recently bought my first boat and it has a 1961 75hp evinrude starfliteIII engine on it.The boat has been stored outside for some time in the rain. Upon loosening the bottom oil plug about 1/4 cup of water came out followed by some oil that smelled of fuel. How bad is that and what will it...
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    Oil leak / Overhaul

    I just recently bought a (1961?) Evinrude Model 50525 75 HP outboard and had a few questions about it. Last night i put it in the down position on my boat and after a while there was what looked like oil dripping from it, is that really bad and is the engine salvagable. The top end has been...
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