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    Proper lifting of engine -92 175hp ???

    Hi - I'd like to know the proper way to lift a 175 hp 1992 evinrude intruder(VE175GLENC) and is there more than one method? I need to lift it to install replacement steering cables. Can you please advise?<br /><br />Also - I am installing replacement dual rack teleflex cables. What type of...
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    backfiring 175hp evin intruder

    I have not had my motor in the water yet this year but would like to know whether a bad plug can cause an engine to backfire. It is loud like a gunshot, only happens occassionally(4 times to date)and seems to be at the exhaust outlet.<br />It first happened not long after I had put in new plugs...
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    looking for bulletin details(re evinrude175hp)

    I've been told by a friend that there was a bulletin/recall on evinrude 175hp engines and I think the year of the bulletin was around 91-92. It referred to the bolt/washer on the crankshaft holding the timing wheel in place. I am trying to get the full details on this bulletin. Can you help?<br...
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    70hp evinrude starting issues - 1979

    Hi. I'm trying to help a friend by getting suggestions. Here is his question.<br /><br />Hi guys, my boat engine let me down twice this week on the water (not very pleasant ...). I am able to stop and restart the engine many times during the day but when it won't start once, it will quickly...
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    engine survey(JD Power)

    Once at the link,click on engine quality performance news release on the left.<br /> http://www.jdpower.com/boats/jdpa_ratings/br2002/FindBoatRatings2002.jsp
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    all wet hook set

    All bass fisherman realize the importance of a good hookset.<br />While fishing in about 4 ft of pinweed,other weed and mud I decided to get on the tip of the nose to get a better view of the openings.As I did I felt a bite on my plastic worm so after a second leaned forward and commenced my...
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    see thru plastic cleaning tip!

    I own a bassboat and the plastic windshields got to the point where they were all blurry and I couldn't see thru them properly.This can happen over time with the efects of suntan lotions and the worst of all,mosquito repellant(keep the repellants away from anything plastic!!!).<br />Solution:<br...
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