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    Moto Guide trolling motor

    I have 15 year old trolling motor that was never used untill recently. The first 6 trips it worked fine. Last time out I noticed a pronounced vibration at any thing other than a minimal load. With the motor dry the vibration is not there. Also the shaft appears to be straight. My thought is that...
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    Moto Guide trolling motor

    I have 15 year old trolling motor that was never used untill recently. The first 6 trips it worked fine. Last time out I noticed a pronounced vibration at any thing other than a minimal load. With the motor dry the vibration is not there. Also the shaft appears to be straight. My thought is that...
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    1985 55 Johnson throttle response

    When moving through the range of throttle to accelerate, at about mid point the motor goes to nearly WOT. Is this related to a linkage adjustment?<br />The motor was recently swapped from one boat to another and all cables were disconnected.This motor did not do this on the other boat. We were...
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    gas assist tilt 48 spl evinrude

    Just to let eveyone know that has one of these. The removal of the top pin was easy. Remove the keeper and drive out. The bottom pin which runs completely through the unit was siezed with corrosion. Driving was not an option. Didn't try heating due to the cast construction of the bracket. Used a...
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    gas assist tilt Evinrude 48 Spl

    I have an Evirude 48 Spl with the gas assist tilt feature. The unit has failed. I cannot figure out how to remove the bottom pins holding the unit in. Also should I replace it with the same or go to an after market PT&T unit? Does anyone have a recomendation for same?<br />Thanks Greg
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    Tilt Assist on an Evirude 48 Spl

    I have an Evinrude 48 Spl with the assisted tilt feature. It no longer assists rather it is very difficult to raise the motor. Can anyone relay something helpful?
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