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    please help OMC 185 info

    my friend has a carapelle with a omc 185 with model numbers 990253S1 and 982435 i was wondering about the year and if i could find a pdf owners manual or something slimier.
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    1984 evinrude 55hp

    hello all. i have a 1984 evinrude that we were having numerous problems with. we have managed to figure out almost all the problems we are having, but still one remains. we can start the engine fine via ripcord or electric start. idles great. in gear it is great as well. if i open the engine up...
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    folding grapple anchor question

    i have a Folding grapple anchor TYPE THAT IS HERE but i dont know how to tie it on so i can pull it up when i have 2. is there a way to tie it from the top first to the bottom. or from the bottom to the top. i cant figure it out. please help.
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    1980 35 johnson

    i just broke down the motor and re did all the seals, and the carb. bought 2 new spark plugs and motor runs great. BUT getting it to start is got to be one of the hardest things i have ever done. (and i am married LOL). i have set the needle valve on top of the carb to 1 and 1/4 turns cleaned...
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    1984 55 evinrude crazy high revving

    motor starts 1 or 2 pulls and will idle fine. give it about 1/4 throttle and it revs like you are giving it full throttle. has new power pack. new high tension coils. crabs were cleaned and adjusted to factory settings. the guy that did the carbs said that all seals were fine. still dont know...
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    84 Evinrude 55hp problems

    we are having trouble adjusting the idle on my dad's boat. you have to rev the motor up high in order to get her to not die when you put the motor in gear. from what i have read i think the idle should be set in water and in gear. please correct me if that is wrong. this is one problem. the...
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    1984 55hp evenrude fuel/oil mixture

    just wanted to know the correct fuel/oil mixture for a evenrude 55hp 1984 motor. if you can help please let me know.
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    need 55 evindude pictures

    hello all i am looking for any picks of a 1976 evindude 55hp. i had bought this engine and realized that part of the throttle linkage inside is broken. it is the peace that holds the cable on inside the motor cover and lets you adjust the throttle or the gears.this peice looks to be broke off...
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