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    Exhaust manifold gaskets on Johnson 1991 90hp cross v4

    Let’s say I had 2 brand new exhaust manifold gaskets, put them on with gasket compound, tightened all bolts snug, set my torque wrench wrong and broke the first bolt I tried to torque in like an idiot, then had to take the manifold back off again so I could remove the busted protruding bolt...
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    New tilt motor and pump, filled... but it still won't move!

    Hey again folks! Following on to some previous posts about my 73 Evinrude 65HP, I found and installed a brand new tilt motor/pump/reservoir combo. I looked at the part number on the old one, matched it via the API Marine cross-reference sheet, and it installed great, after a little grinding on...
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    Final word on lower unit oil? 1973 65HP Evinrude Outboard

    Hey all! Just one other question I figured I'd post in a separate thread. We have an Evinrude 65HP 1973 65373R outboard. We want to change out the lower unit oil but aren't sure which variety to use. We have a copy of the original service manual which actually says to use "type C" lower unit...
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    1973 Evinrude 65hp - Replacing vintage tilt/trim motor/reservoir/pump

    Hey folks! I'm grateful this forum exists! We have a 1973 65HP Evinrude 65373R outboard with what looks like a vintage tilt/trim/pump unit on it that has stopped working. Well, the tilt motor whirrs (well, it did until I opened it up trying to troubleshoot, but that's okay b/c it was pretty...
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