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    Crank case leaking on 1990 evinrude 88 spl

    So I have a leak on my 88 spl on the crank case. I will have to disassemble and reseal it. Would it be beneficial to hone and put new rings on the pistons or no? If doing so would I need new pistons? Just a curious thought
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    Shift & Throttle cables

    I have a 1990 evinrude 88 spl. So my boat has been sitting and somewhere along the lines my throttle and shift cables are all out of wack. I did a lot of work on the motor as far as changing reed valves and a various of other things such as coils, plug wires, etc… Anyway so when I shift...
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    Dry spark plug?

    I have a 1974 7.5hp mercury thunderbolt. Is a 2 cylinder. It is hard to start when cold. Have to choke it, give it throttle for it to start. But when warm starts with one pull. I noticed the top plug was bone dry. While the bottom was a wet brown oil residue. As it should. What would cause the...
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    1974 7.5 spark issue

    What spark plug should I run champion or ngk?
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    1974 - 75 carburetor swap.

    I bought a 1974 7.5 hp about 3 years ago. I’m just now getting into it. The carburetor that is on it is broken. Seems to be a big issue on these. They are scarce it seems. Anyway I have found a 1974-1975 9.8hp carburetor. Will it work for my 7.5? As long as I were to swap the jets from old 7.5...
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    Timer base ohms off?

    So checking the timer base on my 1990 88 spl. But has tilt and trim. When i check the white and blue wires i get 4.240 ohms..?? Then the rest are with 44.0 ohms. Which is in spec. When i connect the timer base to the pack it goes down to about 1.200 ohms.. do i have a bad timer base? Also i have...
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    Test power pack & Stator

    what is a way to test a power pack and stator. I feel like I’m getting weak spark. But want a sure way of knowing the power pack and or stair are not going out. I have a 1990 evinrude 88 spl
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    Power pack or stator??

    Working on a 1990 Evinrude 88 spl Stator showing 120 volts manual says 150 volts. Also my power pack is showing .5 to .8 volts on each cylinder. Manual also says that they all should be 157 volts. I can crank the motor and runs. It’s a little rough. But gets on plane. Roughy start though for...
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    Steering cable

    I am working on a 1990 Cajun fish and ski zw174. I basically have been inside and out of this boat. I have redone carpet wood abs much more. It’s never ending lol. So I measured for a new steering cable and added 6 inch I got 14.6 so I ordered a 15 foot cable. So when preparing the old for...
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    Stumbles on start up? Primer Solenoid? Spark plug gap??

    1990 88 spl stumbles on start up.. thinking it might be the primer solenoid possibly? I bought marine grade 2 stroke oil from o’Riley’s. Is there a brand this motor likes best? Should I run regular ol 87 octane or maybe higher? After it starts up and stumbles a little and evens out like maybe...
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    1989 Evinrude 48 spl lower unit? Worth it?

    What years and horsepower lower unit can fit on a 1989 Evinrude 48 spl I may buy a 48 spl for 100 says it’s running but they lower unit is completely apart.. is it worth it?
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    Mariner 8 hp will not pull start

    Looking to buy motor guy says he physically pull start it. I will not buy the motor unless has good compression and will turn over. Could it be just the pull cord or most likely the motor is locked up? I don’t want to waste my time going out there to check it out for the motor to be locked up..
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    1985 yamaha 4 hp carb

    Anyone familiar with the 1985 Yamaha 4LK 4 horse outboard? I took the carburetor apart and in the fuel pump area I noticed a aluminum little cap with maybe a spring? I didn’t see the spring until I moved a little and fell out of my hand I’m guessing it goes with the cap in fuel pump. There’s...
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    Carb float bowl not sealing..? Warped?

    So got a carb gasket kits for my 1990 88 spl and on the bottom carb the plastic float bowl will not seal.. I have tried flipping the gasket. I have righted loosed screws to see if they would help no luck. Maybe the plastic bowl is warped? I have the aluminum ones off other carburetors from...
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    Spark plug difference? Any?

    So is there a difference in the spark plugs both same but different part number.. ones for marine and other is for small engines.. I’m learning, new to this stuff the whole boating life..
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    Am I reading this correct??

    Has anyone ever ordered from Evinrude themselves?? Are they good with shipping does it take awhile? I see they have 4 coils for 42 dollars.. much rather get oem parts from the company then from anywhere else but it’s true they are basically $10 a piece then absolutely. Just need one but why not...
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    Compression test ok??

    Ok, I have a 1990 Evinrude 88 SPL. I did a compression check on it and cylinder #1 checked in at 110, cylinder #4 checked 105, cylinder 3 checked in at 105, and finally 2 check in at 95.. is number 2 being at 95 ok? At first it was at 105 I bleed the gauge and redid it at 95 psi.. what do y’all...
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    Temperature sensor location

    I bought two sensors just need gauges I here people saying to put them in the upper part of the cylinder but is there a more accurate place?
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    Temp sending unit and gauge

    Hi everyone, I have a 1990 Evinrude 88 SPL. I am wondering has anyone used a temperature sending unit and gauge and if so where have you mounted the sending unit on the motor? Where would be the ideal place on this motor for it? Also would you use one or two of them? If two would you use one...
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    Bad gas??

    So the boat sat for 6 years going on 7 just bought from my uncle it must at least have a half a tank of mixed gas in it it’s a Cajun fish and ski with the ol 88 spl.. anyway so should I siphon it as much as I can and just pour 93 octane in it? It’s a plastic tank was thinking about drilling a...
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