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    Penta sx-m gear casing worn down

    Hello - I found a 2000 Glastron gs 209 for sale ($6900) that I am very interested in purchasing. I went to check it out today and found that on the forward end of the gearcase on the outdrive, about a half inch (at least) of the front of the case has been ground down by pavement I'm assuming...
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    97 tigershark not starting just clicking

    Hello, I tried to start my 97 tigershark this season and at first it cranked over probably 15 times so I gave it a rest. Went to start it again and nothing happened, yet the bilge pump worked. Attempted a few more times, now the bilge stopped working and is clicking as well. When I jump the...
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    How to test if battery is being charged?

    I have a 86 evinrude 90hp VRO and I'm a bit skeptical as to whether or not my battery is being charged. I tend to go out at about 13 volts and come home with about 11v. I have a gel cell optimax blue top marine battery that was installed last year. Is there an easy way to test this? can it be...
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    How to raise motor if power tilt fails?

    Hello, Just a fear of mine here... Call me paranoid but I have an 86 Evinrude 90hp and if the tilt ever fails on me, I will not be able to get the boat on the trailer. Is there a way to manually lift the engine in the event that the tilt fails? I don't think my battery is being charged, maybe a...
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    Primer Solenoid Rebuild or Replace?

    Hello, I'm relatively new to the forums and have been fighting with my 86 90hp Evinrude for a few weeks now. I bought the engine, it was running very rich, black wet plugs, idling very hard, etc... I rebuilt the carbs as they were leaking when priming the bulb real hard. In addition I decided...
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    86 Evinrude 90 hp running hard with cover on

    90hp VRO (disabled) starts and runs decent with cover off, sounds like it's running a little rich, shutters at low speeds, takes a bit to reach full speed at wot, but once it is there it runs awesome and smooth. When the cover is on, it idles right down and usually stalls when putting it into...
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    86 Evinrude 90 VRO Idiling too high

    Hello - I recently purchased a 1986 Evinrude 90hp VRO (disabled). The problem I'm having is that after starting, or revving at all, the engine is idling way too high, like too high to shift into gear without blowing the tranny. I've been running it with the cover off to manually push the...
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    88 Evinrude 140 - No power to controls

    I'm thinking of purchasing a 88 evinrude 140 for $800. The previous owner got it with a boat and just ripped it off. Supposedly it was running before it came off the boat. Currently I have it hooked up to a battery and the controls are plugged in. I go to turn the key and nothing. I tested the...
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    Reasonable Price for 99 yamaha 115 4 stroke?

    Hello, I recently found a 1999 Yamaha 115 4 stroke in really good condition for $2000. Is this reasonable, a good deal even? the engine runs perfect, not sure of the hours, used in both fresh and salt water. Any opinions are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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