Recent content by dirtmover

I've just acquired an Evinrude 4.5 from the '80s. They made this in two models, with internal and external fuel tank. Mine is the internal model. Is there any way to add an auxilliary fuel tank to this and if so how.

Went to take the kids out today and noticed that when I started the boat the temperature gauge was pegged at max. Now I wasn't observant enough to notice if it started like this or rose during the first 5 minutes of running. As soon as I noticed I panicked and turned the ignition off. Of course...

So, the manual specifies Quicksilver high performance gear lube for the drive. There are few marine suppliers here selling it leading to a captive market and resultant high prices. Are there any other recommended alternatives. I guess in this context "high performance" means synthetic so would...

Hi, I came across this guy selling service manuals on ebay "http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300101728236&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=020" Has anyone bought from him and have any comments on what he is selling? At these prices I'm wondering if they are knock offs!

I've got a newer, 2005, 2.0L 135hp Alhpa One IO. Now that the warranty has expired I wish to start doing my own winterizing. I think that I have everything in hand apart from the cooling system. This model has the single point drain system, two blue drain hoses. As far as I can make out from the...