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    1985 Evinrude 25hp - Sloppy Idle/Low RPM

    Good day guys, I've got a 25hp Evinrude ('85) that I picked up last year and have finally been able to run. Since I don't know history I changed out the impeller/water pump, installed new fuel lines, cleaned up and put in a carb kit (Gaskets, Needle, Seat, Float, etc.). As Typically happens -...
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    1980’s Evinrude - Temp Warning System?

    Hey fellas - question…….I picked up an early 80’s 25hp Evinrude and since I don’t know the service history changed the impeller and did a carb job. It ran well and pumped water when I bought it but figured having it in its best condition to start the year doesn’t hurt. What I’m wondering - is...
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    Johnson 9.5 Weak Spark

    Hey guys....first off I'm relatively handy and mechanical - but diagnosing electrical is not my strongest attribute. I've got a mid 60's Johnson 9.5 that belonged to my wife's family that we had running well last year. This year it did for a couple runs but then I seemingly lost power. I...
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    What....is....this?? 8hp Evinrude

    Hey guys - I was just changing out the head gasket on a 1990’ish Evinrude 8hp motor and when I had it sitting sort of upside down this plastic piece fell out of it from......somewhere?? It’s plastic, has a screw in it similar to like an idle adjustment that doesn’t really do much just jams into...
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    8hp Milky Spark Plug

    Hey team - first time to the forum but figured I’d throw a few questions out on my 1989 8hp Evinrude. I had it out recently and it was a running perfect - full power, good trolling, etc. Halfway through the day I went to take off for home and half power. Tried a few fuel tricks - it would idle...
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