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    Evinrude 115 charging??

    Have a mid 80's model Evinrude 115. How can I check to see if it is charging the battery? Last week the battery went dead and I had to move the trolling motor over and hook it up to get it started. Battery is only 6 months old. I have a volt/ohm meter and an amp meter to use to check it...
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    Where to put in-line filter

    Does an in-line filter go between the bulb and the tank or between the bulb and motor?<br /><br />thanks,<br />Terry G.
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    cleaning out gas tank

    Greetings,<br /><br />My neighbor has an old boat with two 12 gallon steel tanks on the sides. One has some rust in the bottom and we think it is finding its way to the pick-up.<br /><br />What is the best way to loosen up the rust and get it out. I was told that putting rocks in the tank and...
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    What does the rectifier do?

    I have a 1983 50 HP Mercury (4cylinders). The tach has never worked right. I have come to the conclusion the rectifier is bad. ( I used an ohm meter and my service manual procedures). Besides making the tach work, what else does the rectifier do?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Terry G.
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    tach problems

    Greetings,<br /><br />I purchased a 1983, 50 HP, 4 cylinder Mercury. I decided to install a tach. I purchased a Teleflex tach off E-Bay. It was new and still in the package, never opened. Went to my Mercury dealer and purchased a wiring harness that goes into the remote box. I hooked the...
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    How to check a prop hub?

    Good day to all,<br /><br />I just purchased a 1983 50 Hp Merc (4 cylinder). It starts and runs well. When I go to full throttle, it bogs a little. I think that may be a timing issue. I have a new gas line and connectors and I replaced the plugs with L78V instead of the L76V that were in it...
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    Help! Need Schematic for Hydro-Electric shift for Evinrude 50

    I have been following the information about the problems with the shifting of the Evinrude 50. I am trying to help my neighbor fix the same problem. I am in need of the schematic for the shifting mech and more info on the diode memtioned. Please e-mail the schematic to<br...
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    1983 50 hp merc temp horn??

    Hi Folks,<br /><br />I just traded for a 1983 50Hp Merc (4 cylinder). I replaced the impeller for good measures. I was wondering if it has a horn on it like my Evinrude that will go off if she gets to hot. I looked at a repair manual, but I see no such horn in the wiring schematic. I use to...
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    OMC Type C vs Reg lower unit oil

    What is the difference between OMC Type C gear oil and regular lower unit oil. I'm trying to get his old 55 Evinrude to shift and a few posts back 9/5/01 said to fill with Type C.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />tg
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    Model 55 87R Evinrude will not shift into netural

    Greetings,<br /><br />My neighbore has model 55 87R Evinrude. We think it is a 1968 model. It has the electric shift and it will not shift into neutral or reverse. Last year a local wrench put a swicth in the control, but it did not fix the problem. Said nothing he could do to fix it...
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    1983 50HP Merc

    I'm looking at a 1983, 50 HP Merc. Anybody had any experience with this engine? I plan on checking compression and lower unit oil. What else should I look for or should I stay away totally?<br /><br />I very much appreciate your responses. I love this board and it's because of the wealth of...
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    4.3L Which hose to fill with antifreeze

    OK guys, I've read ever post pertaining to winterization and storage. I really like the California deal! Even went to the new site mentioned. I even read my manual, BUT I need to know which of the four hoses to fill with antifreese. My boat has 5 blue plugs I take out to drain the water...
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    1995 Evinrude 48HP Bent Fin

    Greetings,<br />I've been looking at a 1995 Evinrude 48HP (Model E48ESL). It has a bent fin. I was wondering if it can be staightened. The guy that has it said it was run aground. The prop is torn up pretty bad, but I am more concerned about how to straighten the fin. <br /><br />Thanks for...
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