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    Merc 19?? Waterpump issue

    Hello everyone, short and sweet. I acquired a 19?? (Serial # oa112008) Mercury 9.8 in decent condition but sitting awhile. Problem, put in barrel and got running real well but eng never peeded. I Looked under the screen and see what looks like all the tips to the water pump fins under it (screw...
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    A sad day on the lake this past weekend please read

    I know this does not belong here but its seems to be the most read forum. Just a reminder to be safe on the water and use good judgment. Click the link to read the article. http://www.abcnews4.com/story/19314682/boat-capsized-on-lake-moultrie
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    1996 Evinrude 88 SPL Idle problem

    Hello, I have a 1996 evinrude 88 spl. The motor runs great overall, crank right up when I put in and go to take off. Problem is when I stop and let it sit for a bit it wont stay idled. Most time I have to start it in gear and go a little ways and then it will idle fine. Compression is good and...
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    Prop Data (new and old) Do I need to go lower?

    Just put a new prop on that I picked up off ebay for about 50.00 bucks and took boat out this morning. With the old prop I thought the RPM's were too low. Looking for some input to see if I should go lower or leave it alone. Everyone on here said to either go with a 15 or 17 pitch prop. Found a...
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    Prop or Engine Problem

    I have a new to me 1996 Sundird Spirit 170 with a 1996 Evinrude 88 SPL. The boat runs well on the water but I can only at its best got 4100 RPM's and 34 MPH (dash Speedo) out of it. I am fine with the speed and am only concerned about the engine operating at the correct RPM. I do not know what...
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    Prop Problem ?????

    Hello, I picked up a 1996 Sundird Spirit 170 with a 1996 Evinrude 88 SPL at a good price. The boat was in good condition and did not need to much. Got the boat running and did some basic maintance to it. Took it out and it did really well, gts up on plane fairly easy. Question, I could only get...
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    Tach not working- Bad Rectifier?????

    I pruchaced a 1996 Sunbird tha had been sitting or about a year or so. The boat in good condition except for the gauges. Most of the gauges were not working and were kinda fogged and beat up. I bought all new gauges and all work except the tach (which was not noting on the old gauge). I tried...
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    Tach Question

    Hello, I have a 96 Sunbird That I picked up. I am trying to get the gauges working. I am down to all but the tach working. I get no movement in the needle at all when the key is switched on or off. I have power to the purple wire on the back of the tach and have a good ground also going to it...
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    Evinrude 88 spl overheat warning system wiring

    I have a new to me boat with a 1996 Evinrude 88 SPL on it. The motor seems to run good but have only had it out once due to a throttle cable that broke and did not get much of a test. It kinda acted like it may have been running a little hot but I am not too sure. I have always had Mercurys in...
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    Fuel/oil mix ratio

    Hello, Its been a long time since I have been on here. Just got new to me boat with a 1996 Evinrude 88 spl. What wouls be the proper fuel/oil mix for this engine. Also are these good motors. I have always run Mercurys in the past. Thanks
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    Everybodys winter Project-Lets see some pictures Before and After

    Hello everyone, I am curious as to how everyone's winter project came out and if they have spent the summer enjoying all the hard work they put into it. Mine has been GREAT!!!! and have been enjoying all the fishing trips. Myself, I started this whole rebuild with a very low budget in mind...
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    Motor would not shut off (sort of)

    I have not used my boat for about the last 4 weeks or so. I like to crank it up every so often just to keep everything going. The motor is a 89 mercury 80 HP 3 Cylinder. First off I put the charger on it for a couple of hours to give the batterys a good charge. Motor would turn over great but...
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    Results of First Launch with project boat

    Well, I have been working on a boat since mid last year and thru the winter. Today was the first full day test of the boat. The boat did very well I think but I have some tuning still to do. With the boat fully loaded with 2 people and gear by the tach I could only get about 5000-51000 rps out...
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    12/24 Volt trolling motor wiring question

    I just picked up a older evinrude 12/24 volt trolling motor from a friend. He has had it in storge for some time now. This is an older model with the 12/24 volt switch on the foot pedal. Before I went to the trouble of installing it I wanted to make sure it workes. The cable has a 3 wire lead...
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    Completed Boat Project

    Well the late summer/winter project has come to an end. I want to thank everyone for all the great advise. I dont think I could have pulled it off without the help of these boards. I made alot of mistakes along the way but I also learned alot. Had it out once for a short sea trial and everthing...
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