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    How much timing is safe?

    I am an old hot rodder and have always messed with the timing on my cars; can I do the same with an outboard? My 28SPL calls for 30 degrees and I was wondering it I could give it a little more without damaging it? Thanks, Dan
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    Under flywheel ignition question.

    Hello to all. I have a 1988 28SPL with no spark. The manual I have doesn?t show the type ignition system I have. It appears to be something called UFI or under flywheel ignition. There is no visible power pack. How do I trouble shoot it and or repair it? I have Googled it and it seems OMC used...
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    Adding tilt and trim

    I have a 1988 30 Johnson I would like to add tilt and trim to and read somewhere that the 28 and 30s had the large mount bracket and can use the PT&T unit from the bigger engines. Any body able to confirm this? I can get a used setup from a 70 complete with relays and harness if it will fit...
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    Need 90 Evinrude decals

    Anyone know where I can get a reproduction or OEM decal set for my 1987 engine? The universal sets on eBay aren't correct. Thanks, Dan
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    6 Yamaha idle jet too lean

    Is it possible to put a bigger idle jet or circuit in my 1993 6hp? When trolling it doesn't stay warm enoug to run well. I have to run the choke part way out, in warm weather it's fine. Irebuilt the carb last year and that didn't help. Thanks, Dan
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    Decals

    Does anyone know the part number for a new cowl decal set for my 1987 90 Evinrude E90TLCUR? I have searched online and can't find any, eBay doesn't seem to have the right stuff and I am wondering if the set is still available from a dealer. Thanks, Dan
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    HELP!! can't get lower unit off

    Hello, I have a 1976 4.5 and I can't get the lower unit off, the driveshaft seems to be stuck as I can only get the thing seperated about 1/8". I read the forums and tried to fill it with oil and stand it on it's head but no luck, I have put some serious pressure on it with some wedges, any...
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    Has anyone added a warning light to their horn?

    My hearing is going and I can't hear the horn on my 1987 90 Rude and was wondering if I can just add a light or LED by just splicing in parallel to the horn?<br /><br />Dan
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    Running carbs dry for storage.

    I read a lot of storage info using the search and am confused about the different opinions on running the carbs dry. My Evinrude 90 VRO owners manual says not to run dry because the oil is still pumping and you will fill the carbs with oil, is this a problem? I have always done this on premix...
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    70 Johnson stuck in forward gear.

    Hello to all, I have a 1989 70 Johnson that is stuck in forward gear, the shift rod goes up and down ok. Is there another area that it could be loose other than deep inside the lower unit?<br /><br />Dan
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    What year is my Yamaha 6hp?

    Can anyone tell me the year? Here are the numbers, 6SF, 6H6, S 016569.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Dan
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    Linkage not opening throttle all the way.

    Hello to all from a new member. I have been a boater all my life and could have used this forum many times in the past. I have a 1987 90 Evinrude on my whaler and today when I had it apart for a new voltage regulator I noticed that at full throttle the carbs are only open about 80%? Is this...
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