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    Update on 1979 85hp

    Well we took the boat our a couple of weeks ago. The overheat buzzer went off. Brought it back and it sat. Finally last weekend my brother and I took the lower end off and found out we needed a water pump repair kit. After 3 days of no one having it I decided ok Iboats can get it. Well after I...
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    Throttles question

    we have an issue. The motor starts great runs great. Issue is the throttle jams. We cant it to to go forward or even neutral its stuck in reverse and doesnt want to move. We took it a part and cant find whats wrong. So I went on ebay and found a simplex throttle for an Evinrude not thinking as...
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    Update on 1978 85hp Evinrude

    Well after a long painful weekend of Spraying Evinrude / Johnson Engine tune up spray the motor kicked and ran for 3 seconds. Well we couldnt figure it out so I looked around the motor and found a hose that went to the carb it was severed off at the nipple. Well what i found out is it was for...
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    78 Evinrude 85h wont start.

    I know the topic of a motor has been done many times infact I searched and found something tha may help but dont think so. Heres the issue which is long. We boat a boat used had no motor, found one with and bought that for the motor, throttles etc. This past week we removed the engine, out it on...
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    Battery question

    First, I have a 1978 or 79 Evinrude 85hp Outboard and realized I didnt ask what size battery I needed to crank it over does anyone know what CCA I need?
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    A few questions (boater for 2 weeks)

    First where would you find the Max HP of an outboard your boat an handle? What size of a gas tank should one get if they are running an 85hp? Which kind of tank should I get plastic or metal? Has anyone switched the hand throttle to a foot throttle? Is there a place to get a cheaper...
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    Looking for pi of '79 85hp evinrude.

    I know this must be a strange request but. I'm buying a Chrysler Powerboat with a Evinrude 85hp ,but I dont believe its from 79. It looks older does someone have a pic they can post, so I can see if he is telling the truth? Thank you
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