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  1. bradleymc

    Rebuilding gear case, random unknown washer

    1983 70hp Evinrude ELCTE 20” transom Despite being responsible and carefully labeling parts when I disassembled my gear case to replace gears/pinion/clutch, suddenly I’ve found a random washer on my work bench as I put it all back together. I believe it ended up there inadvertently and doesn’t...
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    Evinrude issues shifting into reverse / in & out of neutral

    Motor is a 1983 Evinrude 70hp ELCTE. So I'm having issues shifting into reverse. It will shift smoothly from time to time, but not often. I'll start by saying that last year my throttle cable snapped (that information may be helpful to you). I replaced it with a new identical cable. Went out for...
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    how do i adjust shift linkage

    My Evinrude 1983 70hp (ELCTE) is starting in gear when the throttle is in neutral. Is this most likely because the shift linkage needs adjustment? If so, how do I adjust it? I don't really know what's what so a picture would be helpful, Google hasn't helped me very much.
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    Restoring a 1976 Starcraft

    Hello all. First time boat owner here. 22 years old and I finally have my own rig to striper fish on the Hudson River. It's taken awhile to get the ball rolling but I'm getting there. I bought the boat with a 1984 70hp Evinrude for $800 w/ trailer. The previous owner had the transom caulked all...
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    evinrude tilt assist cylinder

    it appears my tilt assist cylinder has gone bad, because it will not assist in lifting the motor. there's nowhere to fill fluid, so i'm guessing i just need a new one. price on evinrude shop is 400$ (haha) but there's used ones on eBay for 50-100. anyone know where else i could find one online...
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    evinrude 70hp tilt and trim problems - stuck

    last year i bought a boat and the tilt and trim on the motor worked fine, a 2 year old could pull the heavy motor up. but now, this year, the motor is nearly stuck in the down position, with some strength it moves up. the cylinder barely does anything until it is almost all the way up then i can...
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    Starcraft transom repair help

    i just bought my first boat, it's a starcraft 16ft aluminum. the transom is clearly weak and slightly warped. there are no cracks but the motor is too heavy for it and its pulling it backwards. how would i go about fixing this? am i able to just remove and replace the plywood without too much of...
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