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    rpm question

    i have a 2005 merc 60 horse jet i was told its ok to run it wide open that the throttle control only takes it to a safe max rpm is this true and is it ok to troll with this motor for extended periods its a two stroke three cylynder.<br />allso do you recomend i disconnect the oil feed and mix...
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    outboard jet

    hello all<br />i bought a new 60 horse merc jet the motor came rigged with the jet<br />when i put the garden hose fitting on and fire it up in my yard there is a rattling sound coming from the leg i dont here it when im in the water only in the yard could this be because there is not enough...
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    55horse erude 1976

    i just took my erude in for a tune up and they told me i have 155 lbs compression in the top and 80 lbs in the bottom should i get it rebuilt or is it worth it or could it be something else.<br />it was running great this summer then it lost performance instantly.<br />i have allready spent a...
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    53 erude 15 horse tell tale where is it

    can someone tell me where the tell tale on these old motors is the serial number is 15012-71690<br />i tried to start it with the muffs and with the barrel and didnt see no water dont want to overheat thanks
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    erude 55 horse 1976 outboard jet

    had my new boat out yesterday ran a km up the river ran great then quit.<br />the motor was pretty warm could hold hand on it for couple of seconds hot but not scalding hot.<br />checked out my impeller today charged battery and tried again couldnt get it started checked for spark but had...
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    handling

    how well will a 6 degree modified v, allwelded 16 foot jon boat handle.<br />do they have any thing do be aware of on tight cornering.<br />boat will be powered by a 55 horse outboard jet.<br />thanks to any who reply
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    hp to max load

    how much of a boat should i get for my 1976 55 horse jet, i have been looking at the jon boats with a modified v i expect to be carrying about 1000# or so with the motor included.<br />the jon boats i have been looking at range from 400# to 795# i want the boat for fishing rivers and some...
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    hp to max load

    how much of a boat should i get for my 1976 55 horse jet, i have been looking at the jon boats with a modified v i expect to be carrying about 1000# or so with the motor included.<br />the jon boats i have been looking at range from 400# to 795# i want the boat for fishing rivers and some...
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    phatmanmike

    does your jon boat have a outboard jet?
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    boat design for outboard jet

    hello i have a 1976 erude 55 horse with a jet leg my ? is what should i look for in hull design and boat size for the most efficient boat.<br />i would like a little speed but was leaning more towards a roomy fishing boat for small to large rivers. usually two adults but two kids occasionally<br...
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    question on hull design for the experts

    hi <br />i have a 1976 erude 55 horse with a jetco jet leg.<br />my question is what would be the most efficient hull design be for rivers in the medium to large size range.<br />allso i would like lots of room and allso carry three adults and some gear.<br />we fish the skeena river in...
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    question on hull design for the experts

    hi <br />i have a 1976 erude 55 horse with a jetco jet leg.<br />my question is what would be the most efficient hull design be for rivers in the medium to large size range.<br />allso i would like lots of room and allso carry three adults and some gear.<br />we fish the skeena river in...
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    question for dhadley

    have you ever used js 2000 brazing rods to repair aluminum.<br />from what i seen its pretty neat stuff, easy to work with.
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    honda 15 horse 4 stroke

    honda 15 horse 4 stroke the prob was damaged on some rocks and has been replaced with new original, now when i come off plane there is some chirping noise, allso a bit of noise when trolling, like something rattling around a bit.<br />where do you think i should start first.
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    engine life

    i was wondering if trolling with a 1976 55 horse evinrude will shorten the life of my motor i had it out today on kananaskis lake and used it all day for trolling and moving from location to location at wot, it ran great.got a 8 lb bull trout as a little bonus even.
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