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    Evinrude 15 HP questions

    I borrowed a good compression testing tool and found the upper cylinder #1 to be 95 psi and lower cylinder #2 to be 100 psi after 8 pulls. these results were confirmed after 3 tests. the plug gap is consistent 0.032" (if that matters).
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    Evinrude 15 HP questions

    Will do Racerone, I don't have this tool, but I see a kit on Amazon for ~20 bucks. Is this cheap kit a waste of money or is it sufficient for the limited use it will get? I am assuming that I am looking for pressure generated by piston rings (?)
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    Evinrude 15 HP questions

    Thanks Racerone, I did replace the impeller as the water pump was not initially working. Turns out there were bits of rubber blocking the cooling water passage in the theromstat. It is cooling well now. The motor is working well at low speeds, though not super smooth. After running at high...
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    Evinrude 15 HP questions

    Hi all, I recently picked up a 14' Klamath with an '88 Evinrude outboard (Serial # = E 15 R CC S), I am new to outboard motors and am curious of the functionality of two motor adjustments. The first is a rotating knob protruding from the throttle . What is this to be used for? The second...
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    Evinrude basic questions

    Turns out that there were some small bits of rubber from the impeller plugging up the cooling water outlet port. I am also looking to replace the dinged up propeller with a new one, but am having a difficult time locating a 9.5x10. shall i keep searching for the same replacement, or is another...
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    Evinrude basic questions

    thanks all for your assistance. parts ordered and fingers crossed this is all i need to get out on the water!
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    Evinrude basic questions

    Hi all, I am brand new to this forum and outboard motors. I just picked up a 15 hp Evinrude, model #E15RCCS. and I have a couple questions that i am hoping you can assist me with: 1. In my review of Evinrude's model reference, I "think" is is a 1980 production year? I am confused by the extra...
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