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    Confused about cooling issue - '83 50 hp Evinrude

    OK, here is the issue . . . overheating, getting warning buzzer when run over 5 min or so. Guage says 5-7 psi, then drops off with acceleration to zero or 1 psi. Obviously, it's supposed to read much higher than that. Same with tale-tell stream. Starts off strong and then weakens. At home...
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    DON'T FORGET THE PLUG . . .

    Forgot to put the plug in last night. Had about a foot of water in the back when I noticed. :o <br /><br />PANIC - :eek: <br /><br />Started the bilge, layed on my stomach to reach the plug hole to plug it. Finally got it in, with about 2" of free board left before I got swamped. Whew . ...
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    SKUNKED

    Bad night tonight. Nothing in the boat. Nothing CLOSE to being in the boat. Saturday, same thing, except got one 6" bass. And I think he was slightly retarded. :p :mad: :eek: <br /><br />Need suggestions. . . :( <br /><br />Salt water/fresh water mix<br />Mildly stained brown...
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    Fuel Pump?

    83 Evinrude 50 HP<br /><br />Here are the symptoms . . . all this happens on the water, by the way. :confused: <br /><br />bulb goes soft after running<br />in line fuel filter from tank to engine goes empty<br />dies at idle (after a while)<br />dies in gear (low rpm)<br />runs rough<br...
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    It's LEAKING - and I can't find where

    I have an older aluminum Tracker (1983) that has a leak somewhere. I am taking on water to the tune of about 3" an hour. <br />Last night, I put a 500 watt light inside the boat, hoping I could see light coming from a leak - No such luck. <br />Any suggestions on how to find it? Bailing...
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    Evinrude 50 - bogs down at WOT

    OK, here's the situation . . . <br /><br />83 50 HP Evinrude - sat out in weather for 4 yrs. Been cleaning - plugs, gas lines, carbs (pulled apart and sprayed lots of carb cleaner, but no rebuild), Seafoam in the gas tank (1 oz. to 1 gallon - 3 gallons), compression 155 & 160, what appears to...
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    Sunblock - fish repellant?

    I was fishing off a pier in Florida once and was told by one of the locals that sunblock is a fish repellant. Any truth to this? :confused: <br />I know there are spray on fish attractants (for your lures), so I wonder if sunblock (or mosquito repellant, too) drives 'em away. <br /><br...
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    Used Boat Seats ?

    Is there anywhere I can get decent folding boat seats for a bass boat for a lower price? <br />I need 4 and buying new is expensive. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jason
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    Engine troubles - knocking, spitting, aarrgghh . . .

    Ok, here we go. . . 83 Evinrude 50 hp. Been sitting in the weather for 4 years. Saved it from a family friend. :rolleyes: <br />I ran the motor for a minute or so today, trying to determine the general area that a knocking noise is coming from. <br />No knock at idle. Starts knocking...
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    Prop "clicking" on manual turning

    I think I just screwed the pooch - when pulling the lower unit, forgot to put it in reverse as I should have (per clymers manual). Didn't remember until after reinstall. Gears all out of whack. Pulled it back off, pushed the shift shaft down, reinstalled per the manual, got neutral back...
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    Need to prep the motor after carb cleaning?

    I worry that I'll damage the motor by cranking it after it has sat for 4 years and now the fuel lines are empty. When doing a compression test tonight, it sounded very much like metal on metal. <br />By cranking it, the fuel/oil will eventually get thru the system, but before that happens...
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    Compression Testing - Too high?

    83 Evinrude 50 hp - left out for 4 yrs. - cleaning it up now. <br /><br />The carbs are now clean. Not as much gunk as I thought. :D <br /><br />Did a compression test 155/160 (top/bottom cylinder). That seemed a little high. I don't have any #'s to let me know if that is good or bad...
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    Lower unit shifted against rest of motor

    83 Evinrude 50 hp - <br />Just replaced impellar and housing. Now the lower unit is a bit out of square on reinstall. Level and all, and seems to be flush, but now is shifted to left about 1/16th of an inch. Is this trouble?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Jason
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    Compression Test ? - With no lower unit on ???

    I was told that while I have my lower unit off, I can still check the compression by trying to start the motor. This guy has been pretty reliable, but I wanted some other opinions before I tried it. I can't afford a messed up motor. <br />Any thoughts on this? Your input is appreciated.<br...
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    Water in lower Unit - Condensation?

    I just talked with the parts/service dept. to get parts for my 83 Evinrude 50hp. He said it possibly isn't anything more than condensation! <br /><br />Any opinions? <br /><br />There was an initial stream of clear water (like drinking water) that lasted about 1 full second, then the oil came...
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