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    Is it the carbs. If so what can I do?

    I have an OMC 2.7 liter six cylinder that has been sitting for two years.<br /><br />Fresh gas and oil and it fires right up. When I put it in gear it either dies as I rev up or dies as I rev back down.<br /><br />Will a decarb with sea foam work or do I need to have the carbs cleaned...
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    Changed gasket, still water in #1

    I have had water coming into piston #1 since I did a decarb a few months ago. I haven't run the engine since I found this out and finally got the new gaskets in last week since everyone I talke to said that it should be a head gasket if the water was just getting to one cylinder.<br /><br...
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    Lower unit- How much?

    How much should I expect to pay for a used lower unit to a 1997 25 horse mercury two stroke?<br /><br />It has a stainless prop as well.<br /><br />Thanks a bunch.
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    How bad is it.

    I have a 1973 Evinrude 85horse. I did a decarb a few weeks ago and decided to go out and check the compression and change the plugs. They came back 120, 123, 125, 105.<br /><br />The plug that came from the 105 was very clean and seemed to have some water droplets on it. I am assuming that...
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    Water in the bilge area

    My boat has about a five inch drop down from the floor to a bilge area at the back where the battery sits. This area is where the drain plug is but the drain plug is about and inch or two higher than the bottom and water sits there and mildews.<br /><br />What can I do to fix this?<br /><br />I...
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    Keel guard- anyone use them

    My boat has some rubbed areas on the keel from 30 years of bay fishing and i would like to put on a keel guard so that I can keep the repairs that I will make.<br /><br />Any opinions on these at to which one is best or if they are good to put on at all?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Keel guard- anyone use them

    My boat has some rubbed areas on the keel from 30 years of bay fishing and i would like to put on a keel guard so that I can keep the repairs that I will make.<br /><br />Any opinions on these at to which one is best or if they are good to put on at all?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Eagle fish ID 2

    My uncle put it on my boat a few years ago and it doesn't work for some reason. The power will not come on. Would it be worth it to try to get it fixed or is this a cheap one that would cost more to fix than a new one?
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    Help me redesign my boat

    It is a 1973 Lone star that was my grandads. Has an 85 horse Evinrude from the same year on it.<br /><br />Originally it had the back to back seats on boat sides. I would like to put a captains chair on at least the drivers side so I will have better visability. I am really nervous about cutting...
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    Help me redesign my boat

    It is a 1973 Lone star that was my grandads. Has an 85 horse Evinrude from the same year on it.<br /><br />Originally it had the back to back seats on boat sides. I would like to put a captains chair on at least the drivers side so I will have better visability. I am really nervous about cutting...
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    How do I post pics of my boat?

    Do I have to have my own websight? I post on other forums and they just let me insert a photo.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Brian Hall
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    How do I post pics of my boat?

    Do I have to have my own websight? I post on other forums and they just let me insert a photo.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Brian Hall
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    1973 85 horse Evinrude Needs Tach

    I need a tach for this motor. Would one of those tiny tachs be the way to go or is there another that will work for it that won't envolve countless hours of setup?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Brian
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    Decarbing WOW what a difference

    I got up this morning and decided to decarb my 1973 85 horse Evinrude. I used the method that gss036 describes in the FAQ forum.<br /><br />I have never seen so much mucky crap in my life! I ran it for 15 minutes and let it sit for 15 minutes, did that three times and then took it to the lake...
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    1973, 85 hp Ev. power upgrade?

    Im restoring my grandads boat and would like to boost the horses on this engine if possible. I have heard that you can use syn. oil and get a few rpms but I would like to jack it up to 100hp if possible.<br /><br />What would I need to replace to do this? Is it possible?<br /><br />Thanks,<br...
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