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    Somebody done this before me

    "In looking for a 2 stroke old "In looking for a 2 stroke older dependable 6 HP Yachtwin, because they have a charge system built in at the factory. It was Carig,s list and Hampton Va that I found this beauty. And my trouble began. Seems there is a major exhaust gasket high up on the foot...
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    Looking for inexpensive meter with tachometer

    "The new issue sale flyer at H "The new issue sale flyer at Harbor Freight has one for $24.95. Reading the specs I find it is for 3 cylinder motors and up. Of course I have three outboards to play with this winter ,, 2 one cylinder and one two cyc. DIY're Lake Erie."
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    Where to buy or what to substitute

    The Clymer Shop Manual refers The Clymer Shop Manual refers to many OMC tools and parts that I have found and can purchase on this web site. It is a wonderful source for the DIY'er. Where to buy?? Or what to sub for? OMC Gasket Sealing Compound OMC Adhesive M I recently changed out...
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    Time Rate question

    "Seems that my 6 HP YACHTWIN 1 "Seems that my 6 HP YACHTWIN 1986 E6SLCD may have a blockage in the exhaust system that will require to remove the power head and gear case. I bought this motor off Craig's List so who know where it's been and how log it has sat. Does anyone have a rate book that...
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    Yachtwin question for VicS

    "New thermostat and impeller k "New thermostat and impeller kit installed. We still have the massive exhaust leak fro0m under the cover.. Seems to be more in the front lower, below the carb. When we had the gear case off we saw a plug in the exhaust pipe above the prop as we reassembled. What...
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    MORE1986 Evinrude 6 HP yachtwin questions

    "Motor is a E6SLD. Got some wo "Motor is a E6SLD. Got some work to do on this.. Not knowing how good the fresh water impeller or how old I kept a close eye on the pee stream,,, Put the motor on my sailboat to try out. I asked earlier about the smoke I get both from the leg and from under the...
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    1986 Evinrude 6 HP yachtwin questions

    Just bought this motor on Crai Just bought this motor on Craig's List. Of course no owners manuel. I mixed up a 50 to 1 - 2 cyle oil just to try it out. Not sure if this is right for the engine as it seems to smoke a bit. So what is the correct mix? The fresh water pump id putting out a...
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    Taking off the tiller handle on a E6SL

    "I purchased this 1986 6 HP Y "I purchased this 1986 6 HP Yachtwin and need to ship it from Va. to Ohio. To make the package more compact can I just remove the bolt at the hinge point of the tiller, and will the tiller then lay more flat? Thinking of duct tapping it to the motor. I see in...
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    Besides whast available on this forum

    "I picked up a decent used&#39 "I picked up a decent used'86 6 HP Evinrude "Yachtwin" with the long shaft to use on my sailboat. It is the charcoal and grayish silver. Looking for paint source, gasket for the cover, and decals to spiff up this ol gal. Any ideas?"
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    Honda vin # help

    I find these #'s ??? Try I find these #'s ??? Trying to find the year of this outboard that came with my O'Day sailboat. BF 5A BADS 1300030 Is this what I am looking for to determine the year? Motors is 5 HP - 4-stroke - meets 2006 standard I am wondering if it is a 1986 year...
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    Doesnbt this forum have any moderators

    I am referring to the post and I am referring to the post and link to----- a couple of posts down.
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    Update And a THANK YOU to Tohatsu Guru

    "In my previous posts I asked "In my previous posts I asked about the poor idle and even a complete stoppage...of my nearly new 5 HP 4-stroke Nissan outboard. All along Tohatsu Guru said FUEL AND DIRT IN THE CARB, even this quote "I'm a paranoid when it comes to fuel system problems:-)"...
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    6 HP Yachtwin amp Compression

    "I have found this motor of th "I have found this motor of the 70's I think. Told that it runs excellent and it has compression of 110 lbs in both cylinders. Starts on first or second pull and idles down very well. It is the right size to push my 22 ft sailboat to open water and back, about...
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    Second time for cleaning the carb 2004 5 HP 4stroke

    "Motor runs smoother now, howe "Motor runs smoother now, however when in gear with a load at a rather fast idle, and this is after a warm up of 20 min to a half hour motor starts to slow and run rough and I hear what sounds like a spark knock as she dies out. makes me think ignition now. But...
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    5hp stopped shifting BF5A

    Having to run at a rather fast Having to run at a rather fast idle to keep engine running I now lost the shift. Lever goes through the F-N-R detents but does not shift. What to look for? Probably broke something. Thanks in advance for thoughts.
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