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  1. oldboat1

    steering hook-up

    I'm curious about the cable-to-motor connection --probably because I haven't had the newer type connections. I've used the transom-mount clamp that holds the steering cable stationary, but the newest hook-up, I guess, is the tilt-tube type. <br /><br />I want to rig an auxiliary motor for...
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    1990 4hp Evinrude

    I want to change the impeller on my Evinrude 4hp Deluxe (1990), and I'm trying to remember if I have to remove the powerhead in order to do the job. I checked the service manual briefly, and saw no reference to it, but might have missed it. I'm recalling that I had to remove the powerhead to...
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    mouse nest in the lower unit

    Here is one I hadn't run into before. I have a 10hp Chrysler Sailor (mod 100HA, '76-'77) and I've been fretting over the fuel pump and carburetor. I rebuilt the pump, and then went back in to make sure the fuel pump reeds were not bent out of shape. I cleaned the carb three times (maybe twice...
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    Help with compression test

    I have a Chrysler 10hp Sailor ('76-'77 model 100HA). The manual says the compression should be 115, plus or minus 10. (refers to "Compression -- Average Lbs."). I'm getting 150 P.S.I. in each cylinder. I must be doing something wrong.<br /><br />I just bought the tester. It's the kind you...
  5. oldboat1

    10 hp Chrysler Sailor

    I recently bought a '76-'77 10hp Chrysler (long shaft Sailor model: 100HA) -- want to use it as an auxiliary/trolling motor on my old cruiser. I've got spark in each plug, had the starter rebuilt, replaced the fuel pump diaphram and gaskets, cleaned the carb but haven't rebuilt it. It starts...
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