I have a set of 1989 OMC controls hooked up to a 1989 Evinrude 120 HP out board. There is a fast idle lever on top, a deadman/safety kill switch on the side and keyed ignition switch at the back. My questions are these:<br />1. Below the keyed ignition switch is a black dial type switch (about...
Does anyone know the formula for decoding Champion spark plug numbers/letters. I would like to know the difference between plugs recommended for sustained high speed use and sustained low speed use.<br />Cheers<br />Mike
I have a 92 8HP and I want to know if I can run a set of charging lines off it to charge a trolling motor. It has a marking on the housing for what looks like a set off leads but there are no lines coming off the motor to this point. Can I run my own lines? Does anyone have a motor electrical...
I want to mount an 8HP kicker/trolling motor on the back of the boat. Boat is an 18 1/2 foot smoker craft Magnum with an Evinrude 120 on the back. If I mount the motor on the transom I can end up swamping it with even minor swells. So I need something that will allow me to raise it a little...
My original owners manual is not specific on this topic and says "refer to dealer". <br />Does anyone have this info to provide:<br />spark plug type?<br />spark plug gap?<br />any updated plug types?<br />Thanks<br />Mike
I HAVE AN EVINRUDE 120 VRO THAT I FIND DIFFICULT TO START COLD. ONCE IT IS GOING IT SEEMS TO RUN AND IDLE FINE.<br /><br />THE ONLY TIME IT IS HARD TO START IS WHEN IT IS FROM COLD, I.E. NOT STARTED FOR A DAY OR SO.<br /><br />HISTORY:<br />WARM COMPRESSION AT WOT IS 135-140 FOR ALL 4...
CAN SOME ONE PROVIDE ME WITH THE PROPOPER GAP FOR THE SPARK PLUG. I HAVE A NEW SET OF CHAMPIONS BUT THE MANUAL IS UP AT THE LAKE. I PHONED THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THE GUY ON THE PHONE DIDN'T SOUND TOO SURE OF THE GAP SIZE HE GAVE ME.<br /><br />SPARK PLUG GAP - 1989 EVINRUDE 120 VRO OUTBOARD
Used Boat Guide or Lemon Aid - site or Book?<br />Does anyone know of some sort of 'Lemon Aid' site that rates used boats and motors (dating back to the late 80's if possible) I would really appreciate hearing about it.I am looking for info that rates different brands of boats (makers) and...
Used Boat Guide or Lemon Aid - site or Book?<br />Does anyone know of some sort of 'Lemon Aid' site that rates used boats and motors (dating back to the late 80's if possible) I would really appreciate hearing about it. I am looking for info that rates different brands of boats (makers) and...
1989 Smoker Craft 182 Magnum - Specs and info<br />Does anyone have any info on these boats. I have been searching the web for some time but can find nothing specifically about them. I would be interested in a vintage 1989 brochure, specs and , consumer reports, reliability reports etc. Other...
1989 Smoker Craft 182 Magnum - Specs and info<br />Does anyone have any info on these boats. I have been searching the web for some time but can find nothing specifically about them. I would be interested in a vintage 1989 brochure, specs and , consumer reports, reliability reports etc. Other...
DOES ANYONE HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF TROLLING MOTORS THAT DATES BACK TO THE LATE 1980'S? I THINK I AM LOOKING FOR A TROLLING MOTOR THAT STARTS WITH THE LETTER "O" (POSSIBLY ORION) AND WAS STANDARD ON A SMOKER CRAFT 182 BRAND BOAT IN 1989. THE NAME ON THE MOTOR IS DIFFICULT TO READ SINCE IT...
Hi All, I'm looking at an 18 foot aluminum fish and ski boat with a 1989 Evinrude VRO 120. The boat and trailer are in good shape and the motor seems to be as well. Compression is 135-140 all cylinders, water pumps well, and it shifts properly (haven't tested it under load yet).<br />I'm...
