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    1980 Evinrude 25 HP Stripped Bolt on Lower Unit

    Tried a simple water impeller replacement and ran into a stripped bolt in the lower unit. When removing a stubborn lower unit I put pressure the back nut and stripped the threads, now I need to replace it and it's stuck pretty good and need advice. I tried putting two nuts on it and removing...
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    1979 25 HP Evinrude Water Pump Replacement

    I have a 1979 Evinrude 25 HP outboard, (E25RCSA) and I'm having trouble removing the lower end to replace the water pump. I have removed the 4 bolts (2 each side) & loosened the back nut. I have also removed the linkage bolt inside the engine. The problem is the unit won't drop, it seems that...
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    Hard Cold Start & Restart (150 HP Evinrude 1989)

    I have a 1989 150 HP Evinrude that runs great, the only problem is it's hard to start when cold and when I stop for short periods of time it's hard to restart. Cold Start: When it does start there's very little normal smoke. Restart: After running a few mile & stop for a short period it's...
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    Serial Tag Location

    I have a Yamaha two-Stroke 9.9 outboard and can't find the serial number location, I'm trying to figure what year it is. It looks like a late 90's model but I'm not sure. Tyipically the serial number tag is alway noticable, any ideal where it might be located?
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    Aluminum T-Top Starting to Pit

    I just purchase a 2003 Triumph 21 Center Console that came with an Aluminum T-Top, it's starting to pit and I've tried some aluminum polish to see if I could remove the pitting. It seems to clean well and is smooth to the touch but the pitting look is still there. Any good recommendation on...
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    Still Need Help - Water Pressure Gauge Not Working Yamaha 2003 115 HP

    I have a 2003 Yamaha 115 with a Water Pressure Gauge Problem, had a few replies but haven't found a solution. 1st Test: Check behind the gauge to see if water was getting to the gauge -- No Water 2nd Test: Check at the motor to see if water tube was pinched/leaking -- Niether 3rd Test...
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    Gas Tank Gauge Not Working - Read Full @ all times

    Just purchase a 2003 Triumph Center Console (21'), the gas gauge reads full @ all times, looking for advice on how to test/repair. I assume the sensor may need to be replaced, but not sure where to look or how the check. Thanks for any help/advice you may have. Jerry
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    Water Pressure Gauge Not Working

    I just purchased a 2003 Yamaha 115 4 stroke that has a gauge called water pressure thats not working, the motor is running cool and the pee hole has a good stream of water/pressure. Is this gauge just a thermastat or truly measuring pressure? How would I test & repair? Thanks for any...
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    Oil Alarm on 1989 150 HP Evinrude

    My oil ran low today & the Oil Alarm came on (Two Beeps), I filled the oil reservor & off I went. But now the oil alarm keeps coming on after a few minutes. I tried to prime the pump using the ball and it doesn't seem to build any pressure.. In the past I never let it run low and it always...
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    Charging Problem 1989 150 HP Evinrude

    Charging Problem 1989 150 HP Evinrude, need to know the following. 1. How do I test to make sure the charging system is working or not. 2. If it's not working I assume it would mean the rectifier is bad, correct? I found several charging post, but all seem a little different. Jusy want to make...
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    2002 yamaha 150 Tilt Problem

    I have a 150 yamaha outboard that will not tilt up, it goes down fine and I have checked the following. Has good 12 volt power going to the tilt motor when solinoid is activated, you can hear it click but the motor doesn't run. Going down works fine. manually raised the engine & the rams both...
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    Trim & Tilt Question Mid 80's Mercury Motor

    I have a mid 80's 80 HP Mercury motor, the up trim on the handle doesn't work but when I hit the Trim button it goes ups. What is the difference between the "Up" button & the "Trim" button? Also on the motor bracket there some kind of sensor with a button on it, if I holf this button in the up...
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    1981 80 HP Mercury - Trim Issue

    I have a 1981 80 HP Mercury, The trim isn't working & I need to lower the motor. When I tried the release knob the motor only goes down part of the way? If I loosen either of the trim cyliders the motor lowers all the way down, what would cause this and how do I fix it. I'm trying to make a...
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    1981 80 HP Murcurey Ignition Problem

    I have a 1981 80 HP Mercury wiring problem, I have burnt wires leading to the Stator, trigger, coil & Rectifier. Cause: It looks likes the Violet wire coming from the trigger was rubbing against the housing & shorted out, this burnt the following wires. 1. Stator: Both the Yellow/Red wires...
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    1987 175 HP Johnson Commpression?

    I'm thinking about buying a 1987 175 HP Johnson outboard, the guy said it runs great and thinks it only has about 200 hours on it. I took a compreesion test and found from 90 to 96 Lbs per cylinder, I know some motor in this time period had a "Low Compression" engine design. What should the...
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    Cables/Controls for Engine Swap

    I currently have a 1989 150 HP Evinrude outboard, I'm going to be swapping the engine out to a 1987 175 HP Johnson outboard. Should the wireing harness be the same? The boat I have is a 1989 Larson Center Console, how can I find out the weight capacity of the transoms? I don't see any tag on...
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    1989 Evinrude 150 HP Stalling Problem

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 150 HP (E150TLCEM) outboard with an intermitten stalling problem. Initially everything works great, the problem is when I boat out about 5 or 6 miles around 4,000 rpm & stop it doenn't want to take off again right away. It alway starts and idles great, but when I go to...
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    Noisy Tilt/Trim Pump 1989 Evinrude 150 HP

    I have a 150 Evinrude (E150TLCEM) motor, the trim/tilts seems to work great cut make noise like it's empty. I raised the motor and removed the fill screw and a little fluid came out, I assume it's full. What is the correct way to refill the resovor? And can low fluids cause a squinking sound...
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    1988 Evinrude 9.9 Wont run without choke on

    1988 Evinrude 9.9, Starts easy and runs fine until i close the choke. When the choke is off the motorcwill not stay running. Thank for any help you can offer. Jerry
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    1989 Evinrude 150 Compression

    I have a 1989 150 HP Evinrude that I just purchased, the compression is between 75 and 80 Lbs on eack cylinder. What kind of performance can I expect and what should the compression be? The motor starts up nice and stays @ 1000 rpm's, doesn't smoke. I won't be able to try it under a load for...
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