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    40HP Big Twin will not start

    I’ll try not to make this too long, but here goes: Evinrude 40HP Big Twin 1970 Model #40052A, Serial #E01672. Put in new premium gear oil and new Champion J4C plugs. Compression was 105 on both cylinders, telltale showed good water flow. <br /><br />I took it out (it is on a 14’ MFG Carefree...
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    Cinching a boat cover

    I recently purchased a custom boat cover from iboats for my Sportcraft Superfisherman 170. I also ordered a cincher to tighten the cover onto the boat as securely as possible. However, the cincher did not come with any installation and/or user instructions. I would greatly appreciate it if...
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    aluminum boats in saltwater

    Hello everyone...I am rather new to boating and I am interested in purchasing a 1997 17' Starcraft Starfire. My question is since the boat is aluminum can I keep the boat in a saltwater boat slip for a season. I know I would have to paint the bottom of the boat, but will the saltwater...
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    gas cable not connected in control box

    I have a 1969 125HP Johnson with Hydroelectric drive. The motor runs great and it does shift gears when I move the lever on the control box. However, the gas cable inside the control box has come unattached from the lever. And, unfortunately, the screw used to clamp it in place is stripped...
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    bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

    Hi - First time poster...<br /><br />I have a 1972 Johnson Stinger 65 HP. The bendix engages into the flywheel and spins, however, it does not move the flywheel. You can manually move thge flywheel so I know it is not stuck. The bendix just spins when it is engaged. Please help. Thanking...
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