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    How to remove old gas from main tank of my 1989 I/O

    I now took possession of a 1989 wellcraft 19 foot, open bow, with I/O. Seller told me, The gas is about 5 years old, but was treated every year with stabilizer and the tank was kept full. The fuel smells a bit like gasoline, but not like fresh gasoline. I would like to remove the old fuel as...
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    ear muffs, impellers, water intake amounts, and related

    Wondering, and seeking answers to these questions: when running a boat engine, either outboard or I/O out of the water because your working on the engine, will 'muffs' provide enough water,? and enough water to start and run the motor to test the repair (s) ? and still not damage anything...
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    Can I make a request to the web master of this forum?

    My request /suggestion, is to ask that there be placed in every one's profile, a 'button / link that appears in the list where : edit profile; your orders, your wish list etc. is located . and this button / link, would be titled: your posts. This way we members could easily and quickly...
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    Recoil spring lubrication Qs

    My 1981 Evenrude 25HP outboard, model # E25RCIM. I'm wondering if I need to periodically lubricate anything that works with the rope starting section, such as the recoil spring? I have looked at the 'area' when I have the engine cover off. But I see no port of any kind to allow one to lubricate...
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    1981 Evenrude 25HP electrical tapping question

    I have a 1981 25 HP Evenrude model #E25RCIM . Rope start. I am curious to know if it would be possible for me to some how tap into the electric lines on the motor [ that generate the electric for the spark] in order to create a wire lead that I would place alligator clamps onto, so that I...
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    1981 Evenrude 25HP proper prop

    I have a used 1981 Evenrude 25HP outboard, model # E25RCIM and I'm wondering what the proper propeller for it would be, as I am sensing that the prop on it now is incorrect, for the prop on it now, is brass, and has no rubber splined, insert/hub, just a brass prop that is master...
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    1981 Evenrude 25HP Choke lever question

    Picture On my 1981 Evenrude 25HP outboard,where the choke lever is located on the front, as you know, it pulls out for full choking. What has broken on mine is the 'round part' that fits into the fiberglass engine cover and I'll call a 'grommet'. The choke 'lever' passes through this grommet...
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    Qs about maintenance on the tiller arm controls, on a 1981 Evenrude 25HP outboard

    I want to know, if, there is any maintenance I need to perform on the throttle control located in the tiller arm of this outboard? In 22 years, I have never had mine apart. I bought my outboard used. I have no manual for it. I have no service manual for it. I cannot find a service manual for it...
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    1989 Mercrusier hesitates on acceleration, has a 2 V Roch. Carb

    My 1989 Mercruiser 470 170HP 4 cylinder with a 2 barrel Rochester carb. #17057132 0691. Now has issues. The engine is in a 1989 Wellcraft Classic of which is 19.5 foot long. Carb. and Engine Had been working just fine. Now, it is hesitating on full throttle acceleration. Yet Will...
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    Might you know of a brand of Ski pole/post that work well with I/O Wellcraft boats?

    Might you know of a brand of Ski pole/post that work well with older (such as my 1989, 19.5 foot, V haul, I/O Wellcraft Classic, boat) ?
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    2001 Evenrude 200 HP engine runs, then shuts down due to a over heat sensor, but ther

    I am the second owner of a 2001 Evinrude 200 HP outboard, that starts and idols great. Throttles up and away we go! then 6-8 minutes of running on the water and alarms on the motor go off and the motor idols down and shuts off. Then will not restart. After talking to many people around home...
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    Ski pylon or tower for wellcrafts?

    I want my ski rope eyelet higher so I get quicker hole shots and i am not dragged through the water. I want to install a ski pole/pylon or monkey cage/bar But what one? as I have a 1989 Wellcraft 190 classic with 170 HP I/O and the full tank is in the floor in front of the engine cowl. I looked...
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    need sugestions and advice on buying a ski pole/pylon for a 1989 wellcraft boat

    I want my ski rope eyelet higher so I get quicker hole shots and i am not dragged through the water. I want to install a ski pole/pylon or monkey cage/bar But what one? as I have a 1989 Wellcraft 190 classic with 170 HP I/O and the full tank is in the floor in front of the engine cowl. I...
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    best method and device for inflating a two person tube

    I was told I should not use my shop air compressor to inflate my to man tube prior to leaving home. I do not have a foot pump; some one suggested a 12 volt pump but was very vague as to the type and if this is a very fast method. What are all of your thoughts on this question? What should...
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    Questions about the engine and lower unit;Bimini Tops and more for a 1989 196 classic

    I am the second owner of a 1989 196 Classic with open bow and Mercruiser I/O The engine valve cover has labels stating this engine is a 470 / 224 CID....is this engine, 170 HP?? The lower unit The numbers are well faded, and cannot be read off the plaques on the lower unit and Transom...
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