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    Full power with 1 low cyl,is it possible

    Some of you have probably seen my posts on my 1984 115rude that lost its idle one day.I was about to rebuild the carbs after posting the problem.Just before I pulled the boat I did a compression check and got bad news,3 cyl at 115 and 1 at 20-30.I quickly assumed the no idle was because of...
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    removing head on 84 115hp rude

    I have been soaking and tweaking the head bolts a little with hope of removing without breaking any.I need to see the piston to determine my problem with compression.Are the bolts closest to the sparkplug the correct ones??? Charlie
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    1998 9.9 gamefisher plug gap?

    anyone know the gap for L87YC champ for a 98 9.9 gamefisher??? Charlie
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    !996 9.9 gamefisher/force sp gap

    Hi guys,I lost my manual on my 9.9 gamefisher motor,same as a force.The plug is L87yc what is the correct gap???Charlie
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    Frozen anchor pin removal

    What common tool am I using to cut out a frozen anchor at the base of the bellhousing.I am going to try to soak the pin but I dont think it will work.Am I drilling it out or cutting it out???Charlie
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    115 rude no luck decarb low compression

    Well I was hoping that the low comp. in 1 cyl would get better with a good decarb.I unloaded almost an entire can of sea foam into the carb for that cyl.I saved some to spray into the plug end ,waited overnight and in the morning there was no change.i spiked the rev a few times to help clear the...
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    adding a battery to a 2 battery system

    I have a 2 battery system for my cruiser.1 battery is for the port engine and all accessories including the fridge.The other is for the starboard engine only.I also have a switch on my dash to parralel them.Can I add another battery to the port side by running pos to pos and neg to neg??? I...
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    crossflow decarb starboard lower piston

    Hi guys,the motor is an 84 115 rude.the problem is 115 readings in three out of four cyls.The starboard lower cyl is only about 25.It is a shock to me with the care i take of the motor.Never run hard,never even ran warm.the idle was low one day so assuming it was time for a carb rebuild,I did a...
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    Bad news on compression test

    I was about to rebuild the carbs on my 84 115 evinrude and I wanted to do a compression test first.Well I found out some bad news--110 in the first 3 cyls and on the last one the gage did not pass 40.i did it 3 times to be sure.I am so disappointed,I take care of my motor like no one I know.The...
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    Dipstick warmer for winter storage

    Anyone ever use a dipstick warmer during winter storage?????I was considering trying it to cut down on the condensation that gets all over the outside of the motor when the day warms up a bit after a cold night.I would consider it in addition to all of the winterizing steps,not in place of...
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    Reasonable L.I N.Y rude mech wanted

    I need to rebuild the carbs on my 84 115 hp eninrude.Anyone interested in making a few bucks before I tackle it myself???? I am told it is not too difficult to do. Charlie
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    Zinc fin tab fell off AGAIN

    I have never had this even come close to happening before.I lost my zinc fin tab off of my alpha drive for the second time this year.I cant figure out how.I have replaced these things for the last 20 years on my boats and this one has me baffled.I know it was tight.This time I am going to use...
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    Which evinrude manual is best

    I was convinced to rebuild the carbs on my 1984 enin.115 I am no mechanic and have never done anything like this before but this forum gave me a little confidence to try it.Everyone said it was pretty easy.Which manual is easiest to follow??? Charlie
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    looking for indoor storage on Long island

    I live on long island and trying to find reasonable indoor storage for a 28 ft boat.any info would be appreciated. charlie
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    same idle problem 115 84 evinrude

    My 1984 115 evin decided not to idle last week.Ran great at4-5000 and still does.I changed water sep and new plugs and no change.I turned up the idle and it seemed fine for a week and now with the idle turned up it again wont idle.It stalls from low idle and almost coughs.again it runs great if...
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    86 175hp merc compression test

    Hi guys ,I am about to do a compression test and would like to know what readings are ideal fo my motor???
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    85 evinrude 115hp stopped idling

    115 evinrude on a 17ft Mako.Great running motor!!I used the boat all day Thurs and Fri and it ran great as it usually does.started it up Sat morning and it was fine until I brought it to idle and it stalled a few times.I took it across the bay and it ran fine,when I got to my destination and...
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    4 blade props on twin 5.O lx mercr.???

    Anyone have experience with 4 blade props?? My 280 regal 8500 lbs with twin 5.0 alphas cavitates as soon as I begin to trim up or turn.I am running 14 1/2x17 alum Factory .I am considering same size 4 blade but its a lot of money for a crap shoot. Charlie
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    winter cover for imroned boat

    Had my entire hull of 280 regal done with imron.It looks incredible.I have been asked on many occasions if the boat is brand new so I am very happy with it.I have recently read that winter covering may be a problem because if any moisture is trapped it will cause the paint to bubble.Now I really...
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    Intake manifold 5.0 merc. pinhole

    I was cleaning the outside of my intake manifold and noticed what looked like a pinhole in one of the valleys about even with the carb. I finished cleaning and repainted that spot.Should i be concerned???? Charlie
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