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I am looking at a 2004 90hp E-tec that is for sale at a marina near my house. The engine seems to be in good condition however, it is off of the boat that it was taken from and just laying on a crate. As a result, I am not able to run the thing until after it is put on my...
My 1995 V4 Johnson 90hp was overheating the other day while I had her in idle running through a hose. The overheat alarm sounded for about 10 secs and then shut off and didnt come back on. I noticed that she was "peeing" well however there was not any water coming out of the two holes located...
Hey hows it going everyone,
The other day went to go look at a 1995 johnson 90hp that is for sale in my town for a good price (1200). The engine started up and ran however there was a problem with it that has me worried. After a a minute or two of running the engine alarm went off for...
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A few days ago I created a thread about a 1998 70hp that was for sale and I was planning on going to look at. Anyway, I went to go see it yesterday and eveything seemed to check out until I pulled off the hood to do a compression test. The thing is is that the engine had...
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I am looking at a 1998 70hp Evinrude outboard that is for sale at my local marina. The engine looks to be in relatively good condition and the owner will water test it for me if necessary (it is still on his boat). Anyway, I was wondering if you guys knew of anything in...
I just posted recently that the power t/t on my yamaha 75 is loosing pressure slowly. After making sure that the system had the proper amount of fluid, that it had no air in it, and that the manual release valve was completely shut, the symptoms got better but did not stop completely. So what...
I have a 1998 yamaha 75 hp and the trim/tilt began to leak down. I checked the level of the fluid and tried to bleed the system the best I could (any advice here would be great) and it did get much better. Now, after letting it sit for an hour in the "half tilt" position I, measured it and it...
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I have been searching around for an engine for my father's 1978 21 foot starcraft aluminum CC and I found one that I like. The problem is is that it is a 1995 two cylinder 50hp evinrude. I know that this is on the weak side of the scale but I really only want the boat to...
I recently purchased a 1988 Evinrude 90 hp and have had some problems starting it. This is my first boat and I think I might have done something to the fuel line connection. I kept trying to start it and each time I did I primed the engine with fuel. After a couple of tries I noticed that the...
I recently bought a 1988 evinrude 90hp engine. When I got it home, I tried to start it and the cable that runs to the starter began to smoke (it was very hot to the touch). I wasn't on the ignition for very long before it began doing this, and moreover, the engine wore out the battery within...
I was looking to see if it is that big of deal to put a 25'' motor on a 20'' transom. I have a good deal on the motor, but I also don't want to break anything on my boat. Can someone give me advice. Thanks
I've been on this site for a couple of weeks and have been getting some really good advice (Thanks to all). Anyway, my problem now is that I think I may have done my transom rebuild incorrectly. Last year I had brought the boat to a mechanic to have an engine installed and he said that the...
I fixed up an old boat that was my father's, and now its time to get an engine. I found a guy that has two engines that I like, but I'm not sure which one to purchase. The options are as follows (both engines are coming from fresh water use):
- 1996 Yamaha 115 installed with controls for...
I am looking at purchasing a 1994 90hp mercury outboard. The only problem it seems to have is that when the motor is trimmed all the way up it leaks oil out of the powerhead. The guy I'm buying it off of says that he thinks it is coming out of the oil tank inside of the engine but he is sure...
I am looking for some help on what size engine I should purchase for my boat. The boat was my fathers and I recently restored it. It is a 1978 21ft starcraft aluminum hull center console. The boat originally had a 70hp mercury on it but I think it might be a little underpowered. The...
