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    88 SPL YEAR Model differences

    "Ive got a 88hp Evinrude, I kn "Ive got a 88hp Evinrude, I know its betweeen a 1988 to 1990 the motor id plate is missing ( was repainted a ugly aqua blue, and the top end was rebuilt , when rebuilt they didnt put the numbers back on plug What is the differences in the following years and...
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    What size treads on flywheel 87 Erude 88 spl

    what size treads on flywheel 8 what size treads on flywheel 87 Erude 88 spl ? Thread count and bolt size are the puller holes
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    88spl where on the engine is the serial or model number

    88spl where on the engine is t 88spl where on the engine is the serial or model number ? Ive looked all over this engine and havent found it so far
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    1979 johnson 35hp cant get the lower unit off HELP

    "I have a electric start 1979 "I have a electric start 1979 Johnson 35hp, with remote controls not that that prob matters, but thought Id throw it out there. Ive searched the forum for similar issues, found some that were close but all of them just had not removed the shifter screws in the...
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    Tach to test with on a 1978 johnson 35hp

    "I have as title says a 1978 J "I have as title says a 1978 Johnson 35hp, what kind of tach do I need to test do repairs and maintenance on this engine ? Do I need a special outboard tach or will any automotive tachometer work ? Ive searched the forum all I find is how to install a tach etc...
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    1979 35hp how to check for warpage

    "I removed the head due to str "I removed the head due to stripped out bolt, outside bolt edges look flat using metal ruler, but piston areas can get a 10 - 11 gauge feeler under the ruler is this normal ? and should I clean the head with solvents carb cleaner ? before reinstalling new gasket ?"
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    Johnson 1979 35hp head bolts one stripped

    "I bought a boat and 1979 John "I bought a boat and 1979 Johnson 35hp engine , it had been sitting for a year , the previous owner had died. I rebuilt carb, pee hole completely blocked, unclogged it , replaced thermostat, went to check head bolt torque, all tight except one , just kept...
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    1979 35hp Johnson mounting questions

    "I have a 1979 35hp short shaf "I have a 1979 35hp short shaft tiller model, that the tiller was removed and converted to remote steer and power, this motor is on a 15" transom boat, I want to put it on a 21 inch transom boat, both boats are rated for 50hp max .. but the shaft length is the...
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    Reinstalling gear shift rod HELP

    "I posted this message, or a s "I posted this message, or a simular one last night but didnt see it listed so not sure if it posted or not so here is my dilima, I replace the water pump, of course putting the gear shift in reverse to gain access to the shifter screw, when done with pump...
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    Outboard steering too loose

    "Hello all .. Ive got a 87 Eru "Hello all .. Ive got a 87 Erude 150 on a 86 bass boat and the steering seems too loose, even out of the water the motor always moves right when the steering wheel is unlocked, and in the water it always drifts to the right low speed or no speed and is a bear to...
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    Erude 1978 70hp low wot rpm

    "Hey all I have a 3cyl 1978 70 "Hey all I have a 3cyl 1978 70hp and 1978 fiberglass 15 foot tri hull hurst bass boat. The prop is not original and can read the exact size I can make out that it is a stainless steel 17 pitch , and it is heavily cupped, I have a hydrofoil , which did help with...
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    Thank god and thank every one here who has answered stupid questions

    "Thank god .. and thank every "Thank god .. and thank every one here who has answered my stupid questions.. Got the carbs rebuilt for second time in a year .. didnt do so good of job first go round. And guess what it starts YEA! Starting is always a goog thing, and it idles and runs...
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    Prop size 1725 stainless steel

    "I have a prop on my boat Stai "I have a prop on my boat Stainless steel only markings on it are on the side, 1725 its on a 70hp 1978 erude.. is this prop too big ? could it be the reason slow hole shot and low top end ?"
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    Tach problems help please

    "I have a 1978 Evinrude 70hp , "I have a 1978 Evinrude 70hp , and a 1978 boat the tach in the boat did work when I bought the boat a yr ago, one day I notice it was moving but only up to about 1000 rpm.. I assume the tach is bad since it does move but not very far. Would any outboard 2 cycle...
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    How to remove jets 1978 70hp HELP

    "How do I get the jets out the "How do I get the jets out they are very tight, dont want to break the brass jet or strip the slot. And is it counter clockwise (lefty loosey) to remove them!? Thanx in Advance Sean"
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