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    exploded view of an 1988 Evinrude 40hp

    Does anyone have a link to the exploded view of 1988 40 hp Evinrude? Thanks.
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    rough idle problem on 1988 Evinrude 40 HP

    Thanks to bubbakat I know the engine I'm about to work on is a 1988 Evinrude 40 HP. This thing runs smooth and strong at wide open throttle but lousy at idle or trolling speed. Is there a specific method to adjusting the carb or something else I could look for? I've got the manual on order, just...
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    can some one tell me the year of this motor

    40 HP Evinrude Model E40ELCCS. Thanks for your help.
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    how to set dwell

    On a Prestolite, bolt on cap distibutor, how do you set dwell? If the manaul call for 29-33 degrees dwell and the points gap is 18 thousandths, and you set the points at that but the dwell is 25 degrees, what adjustments are made to correct this offset. The distributor plate has a triangler cut...
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    When replacing water seperators....

    When replacing water seperators do you guys prefill with gasoline? Do you put anthing on the rubber seal (since they look like oil filter canisters)? Thanks
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    Baha Cruiser hard top

    I have a 1988 28' Baha Cruiser Weekender. Does anyone know if they were ever made with a factory hard top? Does anyone know of a salvage yard that might have one if they were ever made? Thanks for your help.
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    Question for Don S (or anyone else that knows how)

    Don-<br />Is there a preferred way to wire up two batteries and two inboard engines. I have an OFF-1-BOTH-2 battery switch currently. If I run both engines off one battery will that cause a problem because both alternators will be charging the one battery? If I troll with one engine off one...
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    2 Engines, 2 Batteries, best hook up

    I have twin inboard engines, two batteries and an Off-1-Both-2 switch. What is the preferred hook up? Thanks in advance.
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    Baha Cruiser boats

    What are the opinions of Baha Cruiser boats? I have a 1988 28' Weekender. Are the entry level, mid range or top of the line? Thanks for your help.
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    inboard engine raw water strainer

    My "new" boat a 1988 28' Baha Cruiser Weekender has twin 302 Ford inboards. They don't have raw water strainers currently. Boat has always been used fresh water and will be used in fresh water. Do you think I should install RWS's? I like the idea of getting a Thoroflush adapter for running the...
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    Compression test

    I'm going to perform compression tests on my twin 302 Ford Pleasurecraft engines. Here's how I normally do it. Is this correct?<br />1. Remove all spark plugs<br />2. Open carb to full throttle<br />3. Remove wire from coil to center of distributor<br />4. Test each cylinder<br />Oh, forgot to...
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    looking for a master cylinder cap

    My boat trailer has an Attwood hydraulic brake coupler. I need a new master cylinder cap. This one is about 3" in diameter and screws down on a "jelly jar" looking single resevior master cylinder. Thanks.
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    Estimating fuel usage

    Does anyone know where to find fuel estimated fuel usage for a boat. I'm looking at a 1988 28' Baha Weekend Crusier with twin 302 Ford 220 hp Crusader inboards with Velvet Drive transmissions. Trips are usually 30 miles round trip at cruising speed with about 6 hours of trolling. Thanks.
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    How many hours can you expect out of an engine

    A question for you seasoned boaters. Is there an average expected hour of life for a fresh water only motor. Please don't tell me about a single incident where a motor blow up after 15 minutes of run time or you know a boat that had 10,000 hours. I'm looking for estimates of an average...
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    Diesel in a Ford Explorer

    Has anyone tried or heard of anyone who put a diesel in a Ford Explorer? What would work? Whgat problems can be foreseen?
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    Converting a short shaft Yamaha 25 hp to long shaft

    I have a 1989 Yamaha 25 HP Model 25 ES. This has the short 15" lower unit. I need a complete lower unit with 20" lower unit. The main difference is the exhaust hosing is longer (as well as the drive shaft, shift shaft & water tube). Does anybody know anyone that might have a long lower unit that...
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