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    1992 nissan 8hp 2 stoke mixture

    Is the mixture fixed at higher rpm and only ( high speed jet ) And adjustable for idle only? The plugs looked pretty wet after running in trash can. could this mean that i should lean out the idle. the plugs after years of use had some black crust on them and tend to get wet with oil and or gas...
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    Indicator stream temp.?

    I have an old m9.8.a tohatsu. I hear that the temp of the water stream coming out should not be very warm. On the otherhand the thermostat doesn't open until about 140f. Does this mean that the stream should be 140f +or-. Thats pretty hot. I took the thermostat out as a test and the stream is...
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    air in primer bulb

    I have a 15 hp evinrude from 1977. Is it true that air in the primer bulb does not come from a problem with the fuel pump or does this sometimes let air build up in the bulb. It seems to me that it would only come from a bad connection in the bulb/hoses/tank. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
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    Tohatsu M9.8 A (older 2 stoke) parts

    Does any one know any tricks to get parts for this engine. I can't find much on line. also how hot should the pee stream / block feel to the touch? Thanks Chad
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    outboard fuel consumption.

    Has anyone ever compared consumption of (to simplify things) a 5 hp outboard at full throttle to a 10 hp at 1/2 throttle? I am choosing an engine for a sailboat and would like plenty of power but am also concerned with range/fuel consumption.
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    1977 15 evinrude timing

    The 77 if i'm not mistaken has no points and uses a power pack. Is there any way to check/adjust the timing? I put new coil and anew powerpack on it and it seems to run strong and revs high once it gets going but also misses at idle and studders a bit as I increase rpm's, before screaming like a...
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    Convert 2 to 3.3 HP ? (1994 johnson 2)

    Does any know if it is posible to make the conversion from 2-3.3hp. The part #s seem to be the same. ( even the carbs?) Could it just be throttle position that limits the 2? Any feedback would be great. Thanks Chad
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    Checking Mixture on a 1977 14hp evinrude

    I want to make sure I'm not running it lean. I had the carb apart .Now it runs nice. Do I check the plugs? Thanks
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    Checking plugs for mixture?1977, 15hp Evinrude

    Is this a good way to insure proper mixture. I recently rebuilt the carb and dont want to run it lean. After runnung the plugs both look a little damp. ( as if I dipped ththem in gas and tapped all the excess liquid off of them (only a bit damp) Also maybe you could help me find the high...
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    Correct Compresion test? 1977, 15 hp Evinrude

    I just did a compresion test and was happy with the reading. Exactly 110lbs on both. I pulled the rope quikly, several times, with the motor in nuetral. I didn't remove the throttle stop, so it was not wide open. also the motor could have been warmer ( it was only 1/2 way up to temp.) How would...
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    1977 15hp evinrude Compression #s high or low

    I will soon be checking the compression on my1977, 15hp evinrude.From what i've read, I understand it is more important that the #s are close (upper vs. Lower cylender) but I would like to get a ballpark idea of what Exceptable<---or----->Excellent #s might be. Thank You.
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    Carb Cleaning Question on 1977 15hp

    I just baught a carb repair kit. I replaced the float, needle and seat. Removed the large aluminum cap acleaned the 3 holes out. removed the idle mixture needle and cleened that area. It seems to start and idle much better now (maybe perfectly). However, the kit came with 2 more aluminum caps (...
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    1977 15hp evinrude IMPELLER Question

    Is it Correct that the impeller should seem a bit oversized for the metal housing? I had to bend the fins to fit it in to the housing. I put it together and it seems to work, plus the old one had bent fins( it seem right I guess ). One More thing seemed strange: While removing the old impeller...
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    Corroded coils (still work)

    I have A 1977, 15hp Evinrude that seems to run very well but the coils look like they came up from the Titanic. I don't want to get standed a few miles from nowhere. Do these commonly quit suddenly or is that pretty rare? Thank You. Also do you think this Motor should put 3 people in a 10.5 ft...
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