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    1986 Evinrude 70hp - been sitting for 30 years

    Ok.. maybe that’s part of the issue. I can’t seem to put it in gear. I’m able to bottom out the shifter, assuming this is reverse? And I think pull it into neutral as it clicks when I pull up on the shifter. Does pulling up on the shift link go from reverse - neutral - forward?
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    1986 Evinrude 70hp - been sitting for 30 years

    Ok, started taking apart the lower unit. So far was going smooth - but I’m stuck now. I can’t seem to get the pinion gear out. I’ve tried almost everything and can’t seem to fit it between the drive shaft and housing. Any ideas?
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    1986 Evinrude 70hp - been sitting for 30 years

    Hey all, I just picked up a 1986 Alumnacraft pro17 with a same year Evinrude 70 hp VRO. The boat was used from about 1986-1992 and then sat its whole life. Engine is super clean, maybe 20-30 hours total if I had to guess. I’m trying to see if this thing will start for me. First issue - the...
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