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    Mice got in the motor

    I was afraid of that. The lower carb for comparison, somewhat protected, looks fine. Thanks.
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    Mice got in the motor

    This is what I started with. Mostly nesting material is visible. But mice waste sludge accumulated almost everywhere. Half expected to get the hantavirus. Motor compartment cleaned up now. Carbureators were filthy sticky. Throttle plate on lower wouldn't budge. In cleaning the motor I used...
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    Mice got in the motor

    That's what ended up happening. Soaking in the juice now. Thanks!
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    Mice got in the motor

    Got the motor all cleaned up. Now for tune-up. Not having any success removing the choke linkage from the lever. Tried squeezing and pressing on the little nylon type bushing with pliers. Worried about over-forcing. Is there a trick? Thanks
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    Mice got in the motor

    Thanks EdChris. I double checked. The smaller photo isn't 3.5 kb. It's 3,500 kb! Taken with my Galaxy 7. I think I know how to resize them in Paint. I was going to do the work in situ. But now I think it will be easier if the motor is off the boat. The throttle and advance are very stiff...
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    Mice got in the motor

    Hey... that's great news. So far. :) Thank you. Still can't post a pic. :unsure:
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    Mice got in the motor

    Hello All- First post :) The motor is 78 Evinrude 85hp w tilt trim. It's been 20 years or so since I built the Glen L Hunky Dory. 12 years ago I became consumed with elder care issues. I put the boat under cover and never so much as looked at it until now. Under the motor cover was the most...
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