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    It stalls, or just won't idle right

    I'm back. Update on the 'ol boat. 1978 Steury 19 ft with 1978 Evinrude 175 hp. Rebuilt<br />lower unit, new gears, seals, the works. Cleaned cylinder bores, water passages, and carb throat.<br /><br />Boat has been out a number of times and runs like a doll while in the top end. However...
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    Concerned

    I am finishing the work on my Evinrude 175 hp 1978. Model # 175849C<br /><br />Any way I rebuilt lower unit, control box, and pulled the head for a complete decarbonization with new gaskets.<br /><br />Now all put back together and started on garden hose. Engine sounds rough, Knocking it...
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    Help, possessed control box???

    OK, put it all back together. Won't shift into reverse. Though did it wrong, disassemble, cables move easily by hand, and gearcase shifts without problem. Put it all back together. Still won't go in reverse. Won't start either :confused: <br /><br />During disassembly, I didn't tough the...
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    Help again???

    I'm back. Didn't go anywhere, love this site. Addictive.<br /><br />Anyway, I need a tool. "spanner wrench"<br />OMC part # 386112<br /><br />Any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks <br />Carl
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    Twin City Outboard

    Does anyone have a good number for these guys. Seem to be good at finding used parts, but I can't find internet connection. Need phone number. HELP, my nerves need water.<br /><br />Carl
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    Propeller Shaft

    OK, Pulled lower unit on 78'evinrude 175hp<br />Model #175849C Serial# J0001714 <br /><br />Found Forward, reverse, and clutch torn up pretty bad. Rounded over all clutch teeth. Yeahhhhhh!!!<br /><br />Question?<br />1- Pinion looks good, but with damage done should replace Pinion and...
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    rebuild evinrude 175hp 1978

    I'm looking to rebuild the old steury. Looking into kits with all the fixins.<br />Anyone know of a good place to get reliable kit at reasonable cost. Rebuilt my 454 for under 600, don't suppose this is possible with marine engine.<br /><br />Thanks for all info.<br /><br />steury
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    Free boat, problems galore!!!

    I acquired a 19ft. boat with 1978 evinrude 175Hp. Free is the good news.<br /><br />Bad news, no revese, tried adjusting by powerhead, still nothing. Lower unit with green creamy lube, no chunks or metal seen. Starts well runs good until stop then wont go back in gear. If "played" with will...
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