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After lots and lots of searching, I was told by two Evinrude dealers that the paint for my 87 XP200 was OMC/BRP #771244.... which is the new number replacing #282924 "blue".
After painting the lower unit it's obvious that it isn't the color. Nor is it "close". It is many shades darker. It's...
Hello all,
I've seen that some of the people posting here are from Ft. Lauderdale, specifically The New River area. While I have been 'from' this area for over 50 years, I only recently began boating here again. All my info is VERY old info.
I know the waterways, the reefs, the...
Re: Load resistor - how used
While cleaning coil connections... (what else would I be doing on Easter..!!)
I was looking at hoses and stuff... and decided to replace the fuel supply hose from the in-line filter (under cowling) to the primer bulb with new ethanol 'safe' 3/8" hose (the bulb...
I'm off to Rat Shack for a 10ohm 10watt resistor... to use as a "load resistor". Is this the part I need for DVA testing on a 1987 200hp evinrude..??
Do I use the resistor to "replace" the coil in the circuit , and test... from the PwrPck "side" of the resistor..??
(Waiting for my OEM manual)
Ok... I've been working on this engine for awhile... and it's running better and better... right now I'm removing the carbs (again) to re-clean them, and check ALL the floats for proper setting. And will be checking/replacing fuel/recirc lines next.
Each time I remove the cover, in my mind I...
Hey all,
Looking at my carbs again... S--T..!!! I found one with the float NOT allowing any, or much gas into the bowl. Hope I didn't burn a cylinder...(@?#?$?!!<?!!!!%!!!)
How much float travel are these supposed to have..?? Where is the travel measured from..??
I guess I could measure...
Hello all, again....
I've been following the thread on the '87 Evinrude 'rebuild'... great stuff. It's actually helped me keep motivated with my own 'project'... an '87 XP200 Evinrude.
Jeff was very helpful with some questions I posted on that thread, but I'm thinking I shouldn't hijack that...
Hello all..!! I'm new to this forum but not new to boats/motors/etc. I've worked on OMC outboards before, but it was a LONG time ago. Most of my experience was on OMC 140/150hp motors from 1978-1990.
Here's what I have... A 1987 Evinrude 200XP that I've "known" since new. My friend bought...
