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    excessive smoke and exhaust noise

    I have a 1996 25 hp johnson outboard J25TEEDA. While the motor is running there seems to be an excessive amount of smoke coming from around the bottom of powerhead, and also the exhaust noise level seems to be very loud. I have pulled the powerhead and the exhaust tube and all gaskets were in...
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    starter woes

    I have a 1980 115 hp evinrude TLCSA with a prestolite starter mgl4109. Has a damaged bendix gear. Parts for this starter are hard to find or are expensive. I was wondering if there are some aftermarket starters out there and if so what are the cross reference numbers that will fit this motor...
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    rough idle and shutdown

    I have a 1980 115 hp evinrude TLCSA. I am having problems getting it to idle any length of time without it coughing and shutting down. Would this problem be caused from the motor not having thermostats? If so what thermostats should be used in this motor? Just acquired this motor and would like...
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    motor idling back then surging while throttled-up

    I have a 1996 60 hp mercury outboard and it has begun to back down to an idle for about ten seconds while at full throttle then will go back to full throttle for about ten seconds and it continues to idle/surge, idle/surge as long as you have it at full throttle. Anyone have or had this...
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    lower end maintenance

    I have a 1980 model evinrude, model TLCSA 115 hp, and am changing lower end grease. What i was wondering was is there some type of solution that i could use to flush the lower end to clean it before i replace the new oil? Thanks, Buddy.
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    Need surface mount sending unit.

    Can anyone tell me where I can find a surface mount sending unit like the one pictured in Silvertip's post on August 15, 2009? There is not any place on my motor for the screw-in type and I have not been able to find one in my area. Thanks.
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    Temp. sending units

    I have a 1980 115 hp evinrude, model tlcsa. There is no temp. sending unit on it, or is there is a place to install one. I know someone makes one that surface mounts, but i have not been able to locate one. If someone out there can help me with this i would certainly appreciate it. THANKS!
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    Motor Hiegth

    I have a 19 ft randall craft bassboat with a 12 in. set back jackplate. Never had a jackplate before and was wanting to know how much higher is the motor set than on the transom?:confused:
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    Need input on locating senders for temperature and water pressure guages

    I have 1980 Evinrude 115 hp outboard, model TLCS, and wish to install water pressure and temperature guages. Need help on locating the sender for water pressure guage. Can anyone help with this? What is the best solution for mounting temperature sending unit? Any help would be...
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    Guages

    I have a 1995 190CC Sea Pro with liquid crystal multi-purpose Yamaha guages with 1996 Yamaha 200 hp outboard motor. I want to change out guages to analog guages. Can anyone tell me the best way to go about doing this?
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    Guages

    I have a 1995 190CC Sea Pro with liquid crystal multi-purpose Yamaha guages with 1996 Yamaha 200 hp outboard motor. I want to change out guages to analog guages. Can anyone tell me the best way to go about doing this?
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