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    Premix or not to premix a VRO2 rude? If not, should VRO2 be upgraded to OMS?

    I have an '89 Evinrude 150XP with VRO2 installed. Oregon is now E-10 so all the normal fuel here contains 10% ethanol. Wondering if I should bypass and remove the VRO2 and go premix at 50:1. And it brings up all kinds of questions. Do I leave the vacuum switch in place that identifies a fuel...
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    Is Ethanol gas bad on outboards? Oregon is E-10 only now.

    Is ethanol fuel bad on outboards? Want to know what to watch out for. Here in Oregon last year all fuel switched to contain 10 ethanol, they call it E-10. I hear ethanol eats rubber and possibly fiberglass - some kinds more than others. I have an '89 Evinrude 150XP on an '89 Stratos Fish and...
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    Best places to get used parts??? Dealer websites and phone numbers.

    Are there any great places to get used parts? Have found for older outboards not all parts are available new...
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    What is the service manual number(s) for my 1989 Evinrude 150XP?

    Want to buy the best service manual(s) for my '89 Evinrude 150XP outboard motor. Hope to gain access to all the OMC part numbers, troubleshooting advice, and service information.
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    Best price to mail-order OMC parts? Finding part numbers.

    Do we call OMC or is there a better place online or to call? Want to find the best prices now and in the future. Would like to find a place with a decent return policy in case get the wrong part for some reason. No one in my area stocks parts and they all mail-order them so thought might as...
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    '89 150XP leaks fuel when squeeze primer ball. Vacumme switch? VRO air diaphragm?

    Symptoms and Apparent Problem: Boat began to not start reliably ? cranks over fine but will not fire. Stranded us last time out so got towed in. Noticed fuel leaking from a mostly white part on the passenger side of the engine when squeeze the primer ball before starting. Attached is a...
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    '89 150XP leaks fuel under cover when primer ball is used to start.

    Began to not start reliably and only stranded me a couple times in the last year as sometime simply would not fire for no apparent reason. This season went out to get boat ready and noticed a leaky part on the passenger side of the engine when using the primer ball before starting. Attached is...
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