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    Oil mix for a 1956 Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

    Is it still necessary to use a 16-to-one ratio in these motors with the 2-cycle oils available today? Thanks.
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    Proper spark plug for a '68 6HP Evinrude

    The specs call for a Champion J4J or equivalent. I understand these have been replaced by a J4C. When I replaced the plugs last time, my local Napa auto parts man told me they had been superseded by the J6C, which are what I bought. When I checked my plugs this Spring, they were pretty fouled...
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    Best source for used boat values

    I'm considering a '97 Bayliner Jazz for $4,500. According to BUCValu, it's worth between $5,700-$6,550. NADA, however, shows $3,120-$3,510. Which is closer to the mark? Are there better sources? Thanks.
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    Bayliner Jazz jet boat

    I'm considering buying a 1997 Jazz as a family runabout/skiing/tubing boat. The price is $4500. What do you all think? Are they good boats? Any known issues with them? Thanks.
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    Suzuki 3.5

    I just picked up a "project" motor that is supposed to be a 10-15 year old 3.5 hp Suzuki. I can't find anything on it that tells me what it is. It has a white fiberglass hood and the rest is a medium blue. I'm going to have to tear it all down, but I really need a service/repair manual. Can...
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    OMC Tachometer Wiring

    I've discovered old threads that explain how to hook up tachs with the following wire colors: Purple: Switched power source Black: Ground Gray: Pulse Red: Lighting Mine, however, has Purple, Black, Gray and BLUE wires. How do these hook up? Thanks.
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    74 Evinrude 70HP won't run in forward gear

    My motor will start and fast idle OK. If I'm quick enough on a shift into reverse (idle speed seems too low), it will run great. However, shifting into forward causes it to struggle like it's starving for fuel and die.<br /><br />Where should I start to sort this out?<br /><br />Thanks. :(
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    1960 Waconda

    Hi everyone. I just picked up an old 1960 Waconda 16' fiberglas boat. Does anyone out there know anything about these?<br /><br />TIA, Rick :confused:
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    '74 70 HP Evinrude quit & won't start

    I was heading back to the ramp at WOT when I flipped on the bilge pump switch, and my motor suddenly died. It won't start and doesn't appear to have any spark. I can't imagine that turning on the bilge pump would have caused the motor to quit, but it died as soon as I flipped the switch. Do any...
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