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    Black max fuel pump/crankcase gasket?

    Hey guys got a 89 175 hp black max, I had it out the other day and I had noticed while the cowl was off some gas was spitting out from behind the fuel pump (square type). It seemed to have some force to it and it was pulsing, like it was being pushed out. I have noticed a fuel leak somewhere...
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    89 Mercury 175 timing

    OK merc guys... I am having a hell of a time trying to get this boat to idle and take off right. I think i hit a point where it works with a lousy idle and pretty much no hole shot whatsoever, but I want it to be 100% before i can truly enjoy myself out on the lake. I have adjusted the throttle...
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    1989 175 hp Black Max... head gasket help

    Hey guys... had my black max out yesterday and the overheat alarm went off. The thing was hot...so I let it cool down for a while. When I started it back up, I noticed it was peeing out of the tell tale no problem, so I started putting back to the boat launch. As I was headed back, the cowl was...
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    1989 Blackmax compression

    Picked up a 89 Blackmax 175, the compression is as follows: 2 cylinders with 130, 2 cylinders with 120, and 2 cylinders with 110. From what I remember hearing is that they should be within 20% of each other. Now, I know this motor is tired but is this a must re build situation? It seems to run...
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    Custom bench for my center console?

    Hey guys, just aquired a 1975 Grady White center console. Will post pics soon. The bench on it is kinda strange and I want to replace it. However the ones you can buy on the internet are all at least over $400. I was thinking of making one out of wood, sealing and painting it and putting some...
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    1993 Black Max 175

    Hey guys, haven't posted in some time. Got a new rig, a guy I used to work for gave me his 1975 Grady White center console with a 1993 Mercury Black Max 175 hp on it. The price was one "I could not refuse", so let's just say all work done on this is in the plus. Will post pics soon. My first...
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    1979 evinrude 115 hp starter

    Hey guys pretty sure I have a stupid problem here but couldn't find a previous post. My evinrude has always been good to me and when I put it in the garage it was race ready. The battery died over the winter. Charged it up and when I hit the key to start the starter just clicked. Sounds like the...
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    1990 evinrude 25 hp please help...

    hey guys, haven't posted in a while (my 1979 115 'rude has bee kicking *** all summer :) ) My buddy has a 1990 (model number E25RESB) evinrude 25 on a 15 ft aluminum duck boat. it seemed to be fine when i took it to the lake, running full power. i did notice after a while i had it about 5/6 way...
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    1979 Evinrude 115hp ran great, now....not so much (runs then dies).

    hey guys i got a 1979 rude 115 hp. the motor ran GREAT for about 2 months now. took it far in the lake (champlain, probably 16 miles round trip) and on the way back i noticed a lack of power. at first it was minor, but it got to where i would open the throttle in gear and it was like i was...
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    bilge pump install

    hey guys, was just looking for some help im trying to re hook up my bilge pump, dosent seem to be working. if it dosent have a float switch and i try to turn it on dry will i still hear the pum p running when i turn it on? or will it not turn on dry? also if someone can post a link to good...
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    1979 omc tilt trim unir wiring diagram needed

    hey guys need a wiring diagram for a 1979 evinrude 115 tilt trim unit. need to get it hooked up from the unit itself to the relays n then the switch. really appreciate it... dont know whhy these are so hard to find online. also, i need to make a relay box, does anyone have any suggestions as to...
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    relays for tilt and trim...can i get them at a hardware store???

    hey guys just wondering if i can get 2 relays for my power tilt n trim at a automotive store or hardware store and make a box up myself, instead of buying one on ebay for $70. also, if i can, what type of relay would i ask for? part number or relay type? all help is appreciated, thatnks guys!
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    1979 evinrude 115 lower unit seal?

    hey guys, just got my motor mounted to my boat and when i go to tilt the motor down, i noticed a small puddle of lower unit oil under the unit. at first i thought maybe it was just resting around the prop or something, but then i wiped it up and a few hours later the puddle returned. is there a...
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    what type of relays do i need for my power t&t?

    hey guys just wondering what type of relay i need for a power t&t unit for a 79 evinrude 115... a part number would be great but any help is much appreciated. thanks
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    evinrude motor....will it work with merc steering cable?

    hey guys i have a 1979 evinrude 115 hp and the boat i am putting it on has a steering cable installed already but it was for a mercury. it looks the same, its the type that goes thru the front of the transom bracket. will the threads line up on the nut/motor bracket, and will it be the correct...
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