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    Motor water streams while in motion

    Is it normal for my motor to have two streams coming out of the water on each side of the motor while going near or at full throttle? I have a 1992 16.6 Northwood 160 Pacer with a evinrude e48eslesa 1990 motor. Don't know the prop specs. I have a video of what I'm talking about but don't know...
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    Fish Finder/Depth Gauge/Trolling motor/ Anchor recommendations, questions

    :confused: My used boat I purchased came with a Eagle Magna II on it. It don't have a manual and I found a PDF file which is currently printing as I type. Who owns Eagle as I read somewhere online it was Lowrance? My questions are what are the differences between Fish Depth...
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    WHat speed should I be getting

    I am trying to figure out what speed I should be getting out of my 1990 Evinrude 48 SPL E48ESLESA motor? I know the prop and other factors add into the equation. With my son 160lbs and I 270lbs using the GPS app and full fuel, 12 gal we're only getting 24-25 mph using a GPS Speedometer app on...
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    Boat Mfr ??

    I've owned this 1992 Northwod 160 Pacer for about a month or a little more now. I am trying to find the MFR NMMA info and any other pertinent information related to redoing the floor, etc. From Speaking with Smokercraft ( A few people there ) today we determind that the MFR of the boat is...
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    mounting a step ladder. What sealant to use.

    I'm mounting a step ladder to the transom so the kids can get in from the water when tubing and wakeboarding. Will JB Weld Waterweld or the permatex general purpose be the best to put at the end of each hole before I tighten the nuts and bolts down? I'm going to Wally world so something they...
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    boat cover questions

    Looking for a boat cover. Trailerable is preferred but not completely necessary as out trips aren't to long. I've been told to get snap style by one boat shop then another says they shrink after about 5 years. MY boat is a 1992 northwood 160 Pacer. Who made it is what I'm trying to find out as...
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    Lower unit rebuild and assembly questions........

    I am assembling my lower unit, pics to come later. I am wondering since I don't have the special tools for torquing the pinion gear to the driveshaft can I get by tightening it down snug and using medium loctite? Does the gear assy kit come with all of the o-rings for all areas of the lower...
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    Question about lower unit mounting to the intermediate shaft.

    I have a 1990 Evinrude E48ESLESA 48SPL . I am curious as to whether there is a gasket required between the lower unit and where it mounts up to the intermediate shaft in the exhaust area? I've looked at the parts drawings and not noticed any there but since I'm ordering parts I need to make sure...
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    Lower unit front bearing tool needed

    I have a 90 Evinrude 48 SPL motor and am in need of a puller for the front propeller shaft bearings all the way down in there. Can anyone point me in the right direction to where I can purchase one. I have the bearings and gear set coming on Monday so I'd like to get these removed as I want to...
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    How much pitting is to much on Outboard driveshaft? Bearing Questions also.........

    Model 1990 48SPL E48ESLESA I have my lower unit driveshaft removed and the area where the needle bearing sits just above the thrust bearing near the top of the shaft. My main question is how much is to much? I have used a little bit of strip sandpaper used for cleaning up roughness, 120 grit I...
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    1992 Northwood 160 Pacer

    I purchased the listed boat the other day. After one run at the lake for troubleshooting a minor engine problem (fingers crossed) I have noticed the wood floors aren't all sturdy and breaking down as I've had a door or two fall apart already. A few ???'s Is there anyone out there that knows...
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    Vro / oms ??

    WHile reading a previous thread someone posted a link to a charty for spark plugs. I went and looked since I'm trying to learn and on pg. 2 of the PDF under my motor (48 Evinrude) it says see "note 3" and it says applies to VRO / OMS Motors and recommends a "QL Suppressed" Plug. SOmeone please...
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    Evinrude 48 Spl 1990? Model # E48ESLESA

    :confused: Hi, I'm new to the forums and looking to broaden my knowledge on a used boat I picked up today I found online surprisingly at my soon to be 9th Grade son's former 8th grade teachers house. Her husband died 3 yrs ago and I don't think the son or her has cared for it as well as it...
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