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    1979 70HP Evinrude bogs down at full throttle

    Fully rebuilt all 3 carbs just a month ago and ran welding brush up all the openings plus soaked them in parts cleaner for 3 plus hours before using the carb kit to replace all gaskets, rings, float and needle etc. I am using a built in fuel tank, haven't tried another way yet. The lines from...
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    1979 70HP Evinrude bogs down at full throttle

    Hello Friends, Have a 1979 70HP Evinrude model 70973R. The engine runs fine at idle and slower speeds but if I push it to higher speeds/full throttle it bogs down and then revs back up/down/up/down. Once it starts this if I back off the throttle it won't go back to full RPMs until it rests a...
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    Need picture of the choke solenoid on a late 70s early 80s Evinrude outboard around 70HP

    That is great!!! I have the stuff cable that connects to the choke valve, but mine has a J hook on the end that goes to the solenoid itself and doesn't have the ring type thing yours does. I'll have to see if I can order a new pin or whatever it is called and see if that makes a difference...
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    Evinrude 70973R over rev and prop turning in neutral

    I know I just posted another request for help but this is different. 1979 70973R 70HP that is over reving and the prop is turning even in neutral (not the standard minor spinning from water and lube friction) it actually is spinning with some speed. As for the over rev, I followed a video...
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    Need picture of the choke solenoid on a late 70s early 80s Evinrude outboard around 70HP

    I have a 70HP 1979 Evinrude outboard model 70973R. Rebuiilt the carbs and in the process of changing the water pump this weekend. However, when I disassembled the carbs the piston for the choke solenoid came loose and I cannot get it to work correctly. I am wondering if anyone has a picture or...
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    Cannot find the gasket for the carb cover on 1979 Evinrude and help with engine revs slowing.

    I think I need to replace #10 in the linked diagram. Engine ID is 70973R https://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1979&hp=70&model=70973R&manufacturer=Evinrude&section=Intake+Manifold However none of the sites I visit list it. Any assistance would be great...
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    Can I bypass the yellow wire to the selenoid?

    I have a 79 Evinrude outboard. It has been in cave storage for 7 years, dry and covered. Supposedly worked last time my sister had the boat out. I have 12.46 volts at the battery, at the positive side of the solenoid, and at the ignition switch. I have jumped the positive to the starter and...
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