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    is it possible to power a 12 volt accessory off of a 24v trolling motor set up?

    Hello, i have a 24 volt trolling motor and the batteries are wired for 24 volt. What i am wondering is if i can run a 12 volt stereo/depth finder off of one of those batteries by just hooking up like you would if the battery was standing alone? My starter battery is running entirely too many...
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    oxidized gel coat, where to find penetrol?

    Hello, i have heard some people talking on here about using penetrol on their boats to get rid of some of the oxidation and faded gel coat. I am just wondering what this stuff is and where to find it? I looked in my local shop and couldn't find anything. Thanks for the help, Steve
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    disassembly of omc throttle arm to get to trim switch?

    Hello, Just wondering if anyone knows "the secret" to taking apart the throttle arm on the control box to get at the trim switch? My trim switch went bad yesterday and will only work to trim down now. When you push to trim up it just feels like there is no resistance and won't work. I tried...
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    92 200 johnson gt running rich at idle

    Hello, i have a 92 200gt that is running rich at idle. It seems to run fine at WOT and i replaced the thermostats to make sure it is running at operating temp. I put new plugs in and 4 hours later they are extremely oily again and foul out after about 20 hours of use. I took it to the shop...
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    rpm range for a 92 johnson 200 gt?

    Does anyone know the recommended max rpm range for a 92 johnson 200gt model 200stlens? I have been told a few different things.<br />thanks, Steve
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    type of hydrualic fluid to use in jack plate?

    Is there any special type of fluid to use in the reservoir of the hydraulic jackplate? When i bought this boat, there were no instructions on the jackplate and i have never had a boat with one on before. Thanks for the info,<br />Steve
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    transom reinforcement with jackplate, any ideas?

    Hello, i have a 20ft astro fish and ski with a 200 hp johnson Gt. The boat is rated for the 200, but i am having some transom problems. First of all, i have a 10 inch hydraulic jackplate that is seriously contributing to the problem. Last year i cracked the transom and paid a shop almost $6k...
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    please help to identify OMC powerhead

    Hello, I want ot order a manual for my motor, but the powerhead on it is not the original. THe freeze plug has the serial number G264255 on it. That freeze plug is located dead center on the back of the powerhead about 6 inches up from the V6 logo. Please help me figure out what year and HP...
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    plugging water intake holes for jackplate?

    Hope someone can help me with a few questions about this. How exactly does this work? Does the motor overheat at idle for long periods of time? How do you know how many to plug? Will the ol' trial and error method work using good old duck tape to find the right combination? Sorry for so...
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    help reducing slip

    Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on reducing slip %. I have a 20 foot 91 astro fsx fish and ski. I am running a 1992 Johnson 200hp gt motor with a 24 pitch raker. I have a 10 inch hydraulic jackplate and am turning 5500 rpm wot. The problem is that the boat is only going 51 mph. When...
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    differences between 200hp motors?

    I currently have a 1985 200xp evinrude and i am repowering to a 1992 200gt johnson. I was told that my old motor was rated and the crankshaft for hp, and the 1992 is rated at the prop shaft. I was told that on a big v6 that could mean around 30 hp loss in the drivetrain. Is this correct or...
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    Help with shipping a bimini top?

    I sold a bimini top on ebay and am trying to find the least expensive way to ship it. It doesn't break down in any way and is about 7ftx5ftx1ft. Anyone have any experience or knowledge on the subject of shipping bulky items?<br />Thanks for any info,<br /><br />Steve
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    electrical gremlins in ignition

    Forgive me if this gets confusing, but i'm not sure what to even check next. I have a 1985 2.5 liter sea drive with some kind of electrical problem with the key switch. the key switch wire to kill the motor (black/yellow stripe) reads negative with the key off and nothing with the key turned...
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    help finding used trigger/stator?

    I have a 1985 2.5 liter sea drive that has been down for two months now trying to find a used timer base/stator. I can't find any of the trigger/stators for the 35 amp charging system. The part numbers are:<br /><br />Trigger- 582394, changes to 583377<br />Stator- 582574, changes to 583668<br...
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    flywheel nut torque specification?

    Hello, i have a 1985 2.5 liter sea drive. had two of the magnets come off of the flywheel and recently had them re-epoxied. My mechanic is on vacation for a few weeks, and i really don't want to wait for him to come back for something little like this. Does anyone know what the torque on the...
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    flywheel part number?

    I have a 1985 2.5 liter seadrive that threw two of the magnets on the flywheel. I have been trying to find a used flywheel with no luck so far. There is one on ebay now that is from a 1988 evinrude 150. He says the part number is 582573. Is this also a 35 amp charging system? The flywheel...
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    need to balnce flywheel after repair?

    i had to fix the flywheel on an 85 2.5 ltr seadrive by filling in some of the pre drilled balance holes with epoxy and then installing a magnet repair kit. Can any shop balance the flywheel? Is it necessary? thanks for any info that you can give. <br /><br />Steve
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    how to fix flywheel magnets?

    I have a 1985 2.5 seadrive that two of the magnets inside of the flywheel came loose. It appears like the epoxy just gave way. i see there is a repair kit from outboardparts.com that has little hold down clamps that are attached to the flywheel. The problem is that right where i would have to...
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    how to use a hydrualic jackplate correctly?

    Hello, I purchased a fish/ski boat last year with a hydraulic jackplate installed on the motor. The boat is a 20 foot with a 175 hp johnson. i have not been able to figure out how to use the jackplate successfully. Could someone here explain what i am doing wrong. My fastest speed seems to be...
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    wheel stud is spinning and lug nut wont come off

    Does anyone have any good ideas on what to do? When you turn the lug nut, the wheel stud turns also, but it doesn't back out. It also won't tighten back down. thanks for any ideas. <br /><br />Steve
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