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  1. Slojoe

    Electric primer quit 1985 70hp

    I no longer get a click when pushing in the start key and the motor won't fire. I don't see a manual choke rod like on the earlier motors. Instead it has a black solenoid with a bicycle air valve and a red lever that moves back and forth. Can someone tell me the testing procedure for the...
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    Goo in cylinder, crust on plug??

    1977 Evinrude 70hp starts and runs great. The spark plug on the top cylinder builds up a reddish/white crust, like a calcium deposit, on the ceramic around the electrode. When I burn through around 10 gallons of fuel the deposit gets big enough to kill the motor, so I would clean it off with a...
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    1977 Evinrude 70 horse, added tilt, w/ pics

    Here is how I added power tilt to my 1977 triple. I see a lot of questions about this online so I thought I'd show how I did it, maybe not the easiest way, but it works and didn't cost much money, just some shop time. I started with a tilt unit from a 1973 Johnson 65 horse. Unfortunately it...
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    Prop shaft end play?

    I have a 77 Evinrude 70 horse, the prop shaft moves in and out almost 1/4". I am wondering if this is normal or cause for concern. Everything else seems ok with the motor. Any advice is appreciated.
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    1977 Evinrude power tilt

    I got this power tilt unit and can't figure out how to mount it. It supposedly came off a 1973 Johnson 65 horse. Here is a pic of the lift bracket, which doesn't seem to fit my motor--a 1977 Evinrude 70horse. Any info is helpful.
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    Evinrude ID

    Here's a pic, can someone tell me the year by the graphics... And, does Evinrude use the same Introduces as Johnson or is there a different way to decode the model number on the i.d. plate? Last question--did Evinrude do the vro thing in the 80s? thanks-
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    Adding Power T&T

    I want to convert a manual lift 1983 Johnson 70hp to pt/t. Does the oem pt/t unit bolt right into the manual-style transom bracket, or is the transom bracket different for pt/t? If the bracket is different, is the exhaust housing also different? Thanks
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    Trophy CC in waves?

    I'm looking at a 19' center console Bayliner Trophy, 80's model. I'm wondering how much water comes aboard in 2-3' swells and how it handles in windy chop, is this a safe and stable boat. Also what is the minimum speed this hull requires to get on plane? Here is a pic of the basic hull design...
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    19' Sportsman bay boat?

    Looking at a 1987 19' Blue Fin Sportsman for sale near me. Does anyone know how these boats handle in rough water, as I would be taking it out in the bay. I live in Maine and the wind can kick up pretty quick. Also how tough are these boats riveted, do they leak after 20 years. Thank you.
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