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    what would an alternative to OMC Locquic Primer

    What alternative could I use that would be just as good as OMC Locquic Primer?<br /><br /> Thanks for any help
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    RPM's going high.....90hr Evinrude

    1989 90hp crossflow V-4<br /><br /> My RPM's at max is right about 4,900. It was hitting 4,900 today until I went back to the ramp. I noticed that it was at 5,700 RPM's at full throttle. What caused (best guess is all I am looking for) this happen and is this something I should worry about...
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    JB or Moderator Posted this..... I think...

    I am looking for the post that deals with outboard engines... it is a compiled list that list all issues by Motor name... or part name in order... Does anyone remember what the link to that page was? So I can look it up that way instead of asking the question... I think one of them put this list...
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    I messed up... Pop and Smoke...

    1989 90hp Evinrude VRO Crossflow V-4 <br /><br /> Yeppers, I messed up when putting a new battery into boat and hooking up the cable's. I was not paying attention and hooked up Positive to Negative and Negative to Positive post. I heard a small pop under the hood of the motor and then some smoke...
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    What is best Battery to buy?

    I am trying to figure out what is the best battery to purchase for my trolling motor... also one for my Boat Motor... does anyone have any thoughts on what is the best battery on the market... ie.... Gel... liquid... dry and so forth...
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    Evinrude Tilt & Trim question 1989 90 hp

    1989 Evinrude 90hp V-4 Crossflow.....<br /><br /> My Tilt and Trim is making a whinning/groaning sound when raising it while sitting still. Almost as if the battery was low. Once it reaches the first extension, it thens sounds normal. Lowering the unit seems fine with a slight whine. What might...
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    OMC Piston - vs - Wiseco Piston... and why?

    I am trying to decide which Piston to go with for my 90hp Evinrude VRO Crossflow. <br />I have heard both good and bad about Wiseco. I talked to a person today who has told that I should go with Wiseco Piston. He had said that they are stronger pistons since they are forged. Unlike the OMC...
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    Making a 90hp into a 115hp.....

    Ok! I have read both sides of this, now I need someone to tell me in simple terms. I guess I might have read too much on this.<br /> Here it is...Evinrude 1989 90hp with 97 powerhead. VRO crossflow. From what I have read, the 115 crossflow is the same block as the 90hp. For the exception of the...
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    Motor Rebuild....

    Evinrude 90hp cross flow V-4<br /><br /> Question? could someone point me to a shop that will bore out my cylinders in Metro Atlanta Ga., area? I would prefer a shop that has dealt with Marine boring of possible. <br /> Or, a site I can go to that will list Marine boring in my area. I have tried...
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    Okay.... Update on the Rebuild of my Evinrude... & Question 9/10/02

    ***Evinrude 1989 VRO Crossflow 2 Stroke 4 Cyl. Note - the powerhead on the motor mount is a 97 powerhead* Nothing has changed except for a few updated features since the 89' model****<br /> Okay, if you have followed along on my last post of taking my motor apart to rebuild it (due to a bad...
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    Any one heard of a BMCA Shop Manual??

    Has anyone heard of a BMCA shop manual for Evinrude Motors? If so, where do I go to find this manual on the web or store/shop?
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    Flywheel removal and Nut.......

    *Evinrude 1989 90hp VRO Crossflow 2 stroke* <br /><br /> Question, the manual makes it seem so easy to take the flywheel off as well as the nut at the top, it ain't easy and I am going on day 2 of using penatrating oil.<br /> **** So, if I am reading this correct from the manual, I am to loosen...
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    Motor will not turn over, Ticking Nosie

    Volvo Penta 270 1986 Stern Drive.<br /><br />Question, Motor will not turn over. All I hear is a ticking noise. (Actually, according to my girlfriend for which I am trying to help since I am not there at the moment.) So, I had her go get a new Battery and it still does nothing but make the...
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    ** Special Thanks** to these People

    I want to personally thank each and all of you folks for the help, knowledge and suggestions that you have given me.<br /> It would not be fair to single out just a few, cause each input has value.<br /> I think this is a great site for knowledge and really think it is great that you all have...
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    Manuals.... Question?

    Those who might know a lot more than I do. I do own a Manual for my 1989 Evinrude 90hp VRO. Name of the manual is "Clymer-Evinrude/Johnson"<br /> My Question is this; Does anyone know of another manual that might be a little more detailed than the one I currently own? Reason I ask? I would like...
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