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    Stator, Fact or fiction

    1985 V4 120hp. I understand the stator provides the voltage to the power pack. Is it true...If the stator is bad, you will no spark on two cylinders or no spark on all cylinders? If this is true, Then if you have no spark on one cylinder, and you have eliminated a faulty plug, wire and/or...
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    1985 120hp bogging down at higher speeds

    I have searched through the threads and cannot pinpoint my problem, so now is the time to ask for help. I have a 1985 120hp Evinrude Engine The problem is the engine boggs out at 3/4 to full speed. My question is, why? and, Could this be related to the overheat warning horn that came on? Here...
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    Interchangable Lower unit...

    Can someone tell me what other lower units might be interchangable with mine. I am finding this recently purchased motor is somewhat of an oddball. It is a 1985 120hp VRO model no. E120TLCO. What I have learned so far is it has a V6 lower. Are the lower units, the housing stamped anywhere...
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    85' 120hp operating ??

    I recently picked up an 85' 120hp VRO from an auction. Everything looked and sounded good but when I ran it at home, an intermitent beep or alarm type of sound seems to be coming from the controls. My previous motor was a 70' 85hp so this girl is like modern to me. I have no operating manual...
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    Hp rated flywheel or prop

    I would like to upgrade my motor. I have a 1970 85hp Evinrude which runs very well. A local guy told me this motor is really about 72hp because it was rated at the flywheel. He said now they rate them at the prop. Does any one know when this changed, what year? This would make a real...
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    What Impeller to buy?

    I want to change the impeller on my 1970 Evinrude 85 hp starflite. Model no 85093B. I wanted to just buy one off this site but which one? A friend told me I should buy a water pump kit and replace everything. Is that recommended and can I get the parts online? I did call a local dealer and...
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    Year of motor?

    I just purchased a boat and motor and want to pick up a manual and do some work on the motor. Can anyone tell me what year this motor is so I can get the right manual? The previous owner thought it was a 73' or 74'. Thanks! <br />Evinrude 85hp, Model no. 85093B<br />Again Thanks
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