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    Cannot get lower unit back on after replacing water pump

    I recently updated my '65 6hp Evinrude by replacing ignition parts and water pump. Last night I changed the pump and put in new gaskets around the housing. When it came time to reattach the lower unit, I was able to insert the drive shaft, attach the shift linkage, and hook up the water line...
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    I pulled the flywheel, now what?

    I have a '65 Evinrude 6hp, received it from my grandpa last year after it sat for years without use. I rebuilt the carb last year and ran it with some intermittent starting issues this year. Put in new spark plugs during the summer, and last time out in October it started on one pull each time I...
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    '65 6hp starts in bucket, won't start at lake

    Thanks to anyone who could help me out here. My grandpa gave me a '65 6hp Evinrude fisherman he has owned for years, I took it a small motor class last October and rebuilt the carb. I also took apart the lower unit, and although the unit looked as if it had never been taken apart, the mechanic...
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    Low speed knob will not turn

    I have a '65 6 hp Evinrude and recently rebuilt the carb at a small motor class. When time came to reassemble I had a difficult time getting the low speed knob to screw back into the front of the carb. The instructor was able to get it seated and screwed in. I now recently read that to ideally...
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    Drilling holes to install new coupler

    I have recently obtained a 14' alumnium boat "project" and am in the process of fixing it up. The trailer was pretty beat up and I decided to upgrade the coupler, winch, bunks, etc. I found a new coupler for $10 at a marine store and assume it would fit, but the old coupler (which was rusty and...
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