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    6hp Evinrude 1966 carb kit question

    Might also mention that compression on both cylinders was 60 while stone cold. Will warm up and see what the compression tester reports when warm. Have seen the same compression in a YouTube video and given it start and runs so well I'm hesitant to tear down the head any time soon, however it...
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    6hp Evinrude 1966 carb kit question

    Hi all, so I have done a lot more work on this motor and can report it is now starting first pull and running wonderfully. I pulled off the magneto plate and replaced coils, condensers, points, and ht leads. I did a carby kit as well. The coils were absolutely done. One of them didn't even...
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    6hp Evinrude 1966 carb kit question

    Hi, I have been working on a little 6hp Evinrude and I'm in the process of trying to get it to start and idle reliably. I have rebuilt the lower leg which was internally in pretty bad shape. The base of the water pump basically disintegrated when I tried to remove it, looked like someone had...
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    Evinrude 6602E Gear oil leak above prop on underside of leg

    Hi, I recently acquired a 6602E, 1966 Evinrude 6hp motor. It's pretty old and in rough shape but im rebuilding it. I have not tried to start it yet, however it has compression, produces sparks, and turns over well enough. I have replaced the starter cord and obtained a fuel hose and fittings but...
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