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I have a pontoon with a 85 hp evinrude. If i take off slow and build up speed everything works fine. If I start out about 1/4 throttle and go to half pretty quick. It seems the prop is not getting bite. Do I need a differant prop? If so what do I look for? Also what is happening to cause this? I...
how much is a distributor fo an older chryser 140hp motor? I think mine is hanging up when I give it more gas and is putting things in a bind as it trys to advance. Not 100% that is the problem but it appears that way. Is this a common issue? Thanks
I have an 1973 85 hp evinrude on my 30 ft pontoon. Im thinking of buying a 175 hp 1998 6cyc evinrude to use. What is the weight differance in the 2. Im trying to figure out if this will work. Thanks
I have a 1973 Evinrude 85hp. Im wanting to install a BRP controller on it. The problem is the controls and wiring on the BRP are for newer Evinrude engines. I think I can get the wiring thing worked out. The controls maybe. Im thinking that the throutle cable on the old controls as a metel clip...
What should the engine block or exhaust water tempature be on a 1973 85hp Evinrude. I do not have the alarm hooked up. The engine is on a stand and I have a laser temp reader. I just changed the water pump and was wanting to know if it is doing what It is suppose to be doing. Thanks
I am going to try and hook up the battery to the enginr today. I do not no the wiring from engine to the motor. Where does the pos and neg from battery go. Thanks
I am wanting to put the engine on the pontoon today and wire it up. Im do not know how to wire the motor to the battery. Can anyone help. I have the controller and understand the controls red connection goes to the engine red conection, but how do you wire the bayyery in the system. Thanks
I understand the red plug from the controller attaches to the red connector on the engine. What I dont understade is how do you get power from the battery to the engine and where do you connect the battery. Thanks
I am have a problem getting the gear case to seperate from the exhaust housing. I have removed the 4 gearcase screws and am having troubles getting the two to seperate. any help would be appriciated. Thanks