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    Update on 1973 135hp that's in the hospital

    Original post:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=28;t=021463 <br /><br />Now I learn more from the mechanic: Even though they told me before that the cylinders are scored and the reed valves are broken, they are now telling me that they haven't taken it...
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    Mechanic says motor shot. Can I do anything?

    Here's the original post: http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=28;t=020501 <br /><br />I have a 1973 135hp Evinrude outboard.<br /><br />I finally ended up taking the boat to a mechanic, and this is the picture he paints. There are several broken/shot reed valves...
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    Hot battery, what's the problem?

    I have a hard starting outboard, and find that after I've turned the starter for a while the battery gets very hot.<br /><br />What might cause this? I tried using my car battery and it did the same thing.<br /><br />I'm using a Deep Cycle battery.<br /><br />My motor is a 1973 Evinrude 135hp...
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    What anchor to choose???

    I do all my boating on Lake Roosevelt in WA, and I'm wondering what kind of Anchor you guys would recommend? The bottom composition ranges from rock, to sand, and from gravel to clay mud. I'm assuming that most of the time I'll trying to get a hold in the sand and the clay (like you can really...
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    What anchor to choose???

    I do all my boating on Lake Roosevelt in WA, and I'm wondering what kind of Anchor you guys would recommend? The bottom composition ranges from rock, to sand, and from gravel to clay mud. I'm assuming that most of the time I'll trying to get a hold in the sand and the clay (like you can really...
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    Choke control setting?

    I have a 1973 Evinrude 135hp.<br /><br />Yesterday I took was inspecting my motor, and took the choke control motor (actually an electromagnet I think) off. It is held on by a metal band, and can be adjusted up or down. However, when I reinstalled it, it wouldn't function anymore. I removed the...
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    Best service manual

    What do you think are the best manuals to use for motor repair and maintenance?<br /><br />I'm specifically interested in buying one for my 1973, 135hp Evinrude, but also interested to know across the board what people use. Also interesting to note the difference in price for what it's worth.<br...
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    Need quick answer on prop size please

    I see a prop on ebay I'm interested in to replace my damaged one. However I'm a little confused.<br /><br />First off I have a: 1973, 135hp Evenrude outboard on a 1973 16' Rienell trihull.<br />My current prop is 13-1/4 x 17.<br /><br />Checking on Michigan Wheel's web site it shows that I...
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    Mixing deep cycle and standard batteries

    I recently bought a Rienell boat with a 135hp outboard and duel batteries. The former owner told me the batteries were bad and needed to be replaced. After inspection I find that they are hooked up paralell and one is a deep cycle and one isn't! Even though I'm new at this it doesn't seem right...
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    73, 125hp evenrude doesn't idle

    Hi everyone! I've got a 1973 125hp Evenrude outboard on my 16' Rienell tri hull. I just bought the boat, and have had it out a couple of times, and am looking forward to a great season.<br /><br />However, it starts hard, and I have to sometimes keep the starter going for a few seconds after the...
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