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    Charging Question for the new guy

    Do typical outboards have their own charging system? I have a 150hp Evinrude outboard and was wondering, does it have an alternator of some kind that constantly charges the cranking battery as Im going? Or is there no charging system at all?
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    Choosing a fuel gauge?

    When looking for a replacement fuel gauge, I've noticed there a several ohm ratings to choose from. How do I know which to choose? If I need to Ohm out the sender, can someone tell me what I'm looking for? Thank you!
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    Starter spins, engine does not...

    I have a 150hp Evin. Spitfire and when the ign. key is turned the starter will spin like a champ, but the engine is not turning with it. Its as if it is not engageing the flywheel. Also when the key is pressed in, I no longer hear the elec-choke activate. All there is, is a whinning of the...
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    Problem with controls?

    I have an early 90's bass boat and there is a round knob just below the ignition swith on my throttle controls. Ever since I have turned this knob the engine will not turn over only the starter spins. There are no indicating markings due to the age of the boat and i'm not quite sure what this...
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    New Cable, or new steering kit??? Help Please!

    I recently bought my first boat and have found one of the steering cables under the console to be frayed out to where the inner cable is showing. The cable is marked as a Detmar, H5 14ft. I have read enough to find out that this manufactuer is no longer around and have seen some of the new...
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