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    Setting timing at idle speed?

    On my 1986 40hp Evinrude, I seem to be missing something when I try to set the low speed timing.<br />With my automotive induction timing light on the top plug wire, I don't seem to be able to get the timing mark to align with the 2 to 4 degrees before TDC marks on the flywheel. It reads about...
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    Mixing Oil Brands (TCW3)

    Is there any problem with mixing different brands of 2 cycle oil as long as it is all TCW3 labelled?<br /><br />Charles :confused:
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    Steel Tank Storage?

    I presently have two OMC 6.5 gallon steel tanks that I am not using. Storing them full of gas is not an option, but I don't really know what to do to them to prevent rust forming on the inside. <br />1. Put a pint of oil in them and try to get the interior coated with it?<br />2. Spray OMC...
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    VRO Back-up, Peace of Mind?

    The VRO system seems to be working fine on my 1986 40 hp, but.... All the talk about how unreliable it is causes me some worry.<br />Just an idea for some comments. I have two 6.5 gallon tanks. I use one with straight gas and it is the one I run on most of the time. We have a small lake so...
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    Vinyl Care and Seat Life

    It seems that the pontoon boat I reconditioned is getting so much use from friends and family that it is very seldom covered. A day or two is the longest it is unused and the cover isn't put on by anyone but me. My wife thinks I should just accept that and don't worry about it. Maybe, maybe...
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    Changing Manual Trim Setting

    Is changing the manual trim setting on a 1986 40 hp Evinrude something that can be done from the back of a pontoon boat?<br />Would it make more sense to just get in the water and get it done? I can very easily have the motor in 3' of water or less.<br />Also, does the trim pin (or pins) remove...
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    Evinrude 40 VRO?

    The pontoon boat I recenly purchased has a 1986, (I think) 40 hp VRO Evinrude that had the VRO inoperative at the time of purchase. The previous owner ran a 50:1 gas/oil mix. The alarm horn was disconnected. On the advice of a friend, I removed the oil line from the motor and pumped the oil...
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    Evinrude 40 VRO?

    The pontoon boat I recenly purchased has a 1986, (I think) 40 hp VRO Evinrude that had the VRO inoperative at the time of purchase. The previous owner ran a 50:1 gas/oil mix. The alarm horn was disconnected. On the advice of a friend, I removed the oil line from the motor and pumped the oil...
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    Joe Reeves, Kinda Personal Question

    Were you a factory tech that might have traveled the Midwest states back in the 70's/80's?<br /><br />Charles
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