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    115hp or 90 hp

    buying a used boat that is rated for a 90 hp outboard i have a 115 hp motor can i use this or not?
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    water coming out exhaust port

    I have an 85 40 horse evinrude that i was able to get running with help from this web site. recently bought a tube and while tubing noticed water coming out of the exhaust port on the back of the motor. spits a little at low speeds and pours out at wide open. is this normal? I drained the gear...
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    trim tab

    89 evinrude 40 hp noticed trim tab was broken. missing actual tab. can i run it without for a day. really wanted to get out on the water .
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    vro or no

    my 85 40 hp evinrude needs new vro pump heard i could disconnect and mix my fuel. what exactly do i need to do to do this? do i need to disconnect the warning signal? should i cut the red wire or the blue ? thanks in advance for your help.
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    1985 evinrude 40 hp

    i got an 1985 40 hp evinrude that starts hard will run then wont start again till much later. talked briefly to a boat dealer his comment was that "it was bleeding out". what does that mean? just ordered a manual . what should i be focusing on the carbs? any help would be greatly appreciated.
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