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    Steering cable replacement

    About 6 months ago, I had a new motor installed. At that time, I was told the steering cable was frozen. And trying to break it free, I stripped the gears in the helm box. Basically, I want to order the new box and cable before I remove the old cable so im not having to lift the motor twice. But...
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    Steering cable replacement

    About 6 months ago, I had a new motor installed. At that time, I was told the steering cable was frozen. And trying to break it free, I stripped the gears in the helm box. Basically, I want to order the new box and cable before I remove the old cable so im not having to lift the motor twice. But...
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    Steering Issue

    I have a 1985 Evingrude 150 HP on a 1985 Wellcraft V-20. I just had a new engine installed and when we tried to hook the steering up we couldnt turn the steering wheel. It now turns but it is very hard to turn and when it does, nothing happens to the steering arm. What is the box called behind...
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    Will only start if the top 2 spark plugs are removed

    I have a 1987 evinrude 175 crossflow and i have been having trouble with it from the min i got it. I can only get it started if the top 2 spark plugs are removed. Other than that, it will not spin fast enough to start it or if it does spin the motor fast, it wont start. What the hell is going...
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    Removing old gel coat

    Re: Removing old gel coat Here it is when I got done.
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    Removing old gel coat

    Re: Removing old gel coat Here is half way done.
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    Removing old gel coat

    Re: Removing old gel coat Here is how it looked before.
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    Removing old gel coat

    I have a 1985 Wellcraft and I recently painted it with a new gel coat and it turned out bad as I am not a painter. I want to remove the paint so that i can spray the deck with Rino Liner that is being used a lot on boats. I am tired of sanding it and want a faster way. Can you sand blast it or...
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    Whatis better when replacing the Impeller?

    Re: Whatis better when replacing the Impeller? Here is a picture of it. Click on the picture for a much larger view. The area that is throwing me off is the plate between the heads. Its on the left side of the picture. You will see a raised out area or a bubble like area between the heads and...
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    Whatis better when replacing the Impeller?

    I just bought a used outboard and i want to change out the water pump/impeller. I looked them up on this site and saw just the impeller or a whole repair kit. When just doing this for maintinance would it be better to buy the whole kit and do it all or is it safe to just buy the impeller and...
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    Starter turning slow

    I just bought a use evinrude 175 hp 1986 because i blew my other motor and i had to use the starter off the blown engine. If i connect 2 batteries it turns fast but if i use the one battery i know is good and charged it turns slow. I also know the timming is off a bit bc if i move a piece im not...
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    What is an Evinrude/Johnson Temp. Switch & Tag Assyl. P/N 0386686??????

    What is this part and do I need it? I have a 1985 Evinrude 150 HP and this thing came out of Each water jacket cover I took off and I have no clue what it does and/or if I need it. I'm guessing its for the temp alarm which I don't have on my motor or I wouldn't of overheated mine. lol
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    Thermostat Question

    Is it ok to put the water jacket covers back on without putting a thermostat in? I know on a car motor you can run your engine with no thermostat but is it ok for outboard motors? Just in case its needed, I have a 1985 Evinrude 150 HP. I assume it would be ok and that it would just take a bit...
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    I need to clean my head but dont know what to do it with.

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 150 Hp. I recently overheated it bad and found out I blew my head gaskets. And I over heated because my water jackets were coroded and full of dried salt. I guess the guy befor me never flushed the engine after use. Anyways, rather than spend a ton of money on a buffer pad...
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    I need a new Power Head. Anyone have one?

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 150 Hp V-6. (E150TXCOS) I overheated and blew my power head and I'm having trouble locating a used good one here in Fl. I don't care how far I have to drive to get it if anyone on here is in Fl and EDIT knows where I can get one. I was going to rebuild it but I figured by...
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