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    How to HOT WIRE 1978 70 HP Evinrude

    The boat was completely submerged in salt water. I have cleaned everything up as in the clymers manual. Replaced the key switch due to salt water corrosion as well as some other electricall connections. I was told I need to get this motor started to get the water out, time is of the essence...
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    How to dispose of old gas, Wildwood NJ

    Hello, I have 12 gallons of gas from last season that I planned on using for my outboard. However, I have learned from the clymers book that gas goes bad alot faster than I thought, 60 days. Now, I am approached with the problem of disposing the gas. Can Anyone tell me where I can dispose of...
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    How to clean carbs on a 78 Evinrude 70HP

    Hello, I have been having trouble starting my evinrude, it just cranks, motor does not turn over. I've been told to pull the carbs off and clean them. Has anyone done this before? What is involved? Should I pay a mechanic to do this? I would much rather keep the money and do it myself.
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    70 HP Evinrude 1978 won't start

    I spoke to a marine mechanic at the boat store. He told me that with my symptoms (cranks but won't start) that it could be one of two problems. 1. Being electrical, but I have spark. 2. Being Fuel, he advised me that I should clean the carbs, to do this I should pull the whole thing apart...
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    78 Evinrude 70HP cranks but won't start

    Hello, I bought a 64 MFG 17' VHULL w/ a 1978 Evinrude 70HP the end of last season. I took it out for a test run before buying it. It started up fine first turn. Last fall I fogged the engine. This spring in prep. I changed the plugs and oil. Last week, took the boat to the ramp and took a...
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