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    Fuel restriction alarm 89 Rude 150

    Long time no post...I guess thats a good thing. The last few time out I have have various alarms. The first was an intermittent alarm which is low oil flow from VRO. I stopped and added oil into the gas tank. Re stareted and alarm went away. Next week took the boat out and exoerienced very...
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    150 overheating or VRO issue?

    Today was my first out this season an everything seemed great until alarm buzzer went off. I have an 89' vinrude 150 VRO. I was cruising at 3500 rpm and all was well. I cranked it up to WOT which is approx 5000rpm and within 30 seconds the alarm went off. The sound is a steady pulsing. I...
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    Control Replacement

    I was wondering if anyone can answer the following. I have an 89 Rude 150. The binnacle control is really in bad shape...left half of cover broken off and handle cover missing. I can't afford $400 for a new one. I have seen a few on ebay but they don't look exactly like mine. The part number...
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    Can't get into gear

    I have an 89 Evinrude 150 VRO. After a dozen or so weekends of repair and cleanup I put the boat in the water for a test drive. She started right up and idoled great. After a few minutes I tried to put into reverse but couldn't get it in. I tried foward...no luck. I know that I issue is not...
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    Mako bow repair

    I just complete a repair of a hole in the bow of an 84' Mako 20ft. The hole was about 4 inches around and was just below the bump rail in the bow. I used a combo of bondo to fill the void and then 3 layers of fiberglass and exopy resin. I was looking forward to coating the area with gelcoat...
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    Water logged Mako?

    I recently aquired a 1984 20 ft Mako. The boat was beat up by the previous owner and stored for the past 2+ years outside with no cover. i spent the past few weekends working on the 89 150 Evinrude and finally got it to run. i figured there was no reason to work on the rest if the engine...
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    jump kill switch

    Evinrude 150 89'. I just replaced the starter solenoid and the ignition switch. Still can't get engine to turnover. I do have a service manual but it doesn't reference the kill switch. Does any one know how I can jump it or test it. The switch has three wires 2 black with yellow and one...
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    Buzz at ignition switch 150 Evinrude

    I have an 89'Evinrude 150. I have no history on the motor except that it ran 3 years ago before it sat in a yard. I just finished cleaning and rebuilding the carbs. My first attempt to turn the engine over was today. Nothing happened. There is a buzz at the throttle assembly. It is not...
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    Freebie 150 Evinrude

    This is my second post. The first was in non engine repair. I got some solid feed back so here goes again. I recently picked up a free 84' 20 ft mako w/ a 89' Evinrude 150 VRO. Rough shape but "free". I was told the engine ran before it got stored. Boat and engine sat in the boat yard for...
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    Drain hole in 20' Makko

    I recently aquired a 1984 20' makko. The boat and motor need work but I couldn't pass up FREE. My question is. Does any one know where the drain hole in the front floor well is supposed to drain. The boat was left uncovered and accmulated water in the front well. The water will not drain. I...
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