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  1. angus63

    A Woman's touch.............

    A woman went up to the bar in a quiet rural pub. She gestured alluringly to the bartender who approached her immediately. She seductively signaled that he should bring his face closer to hers. As he did, she gently caressed his full beard. "Are you the manager?" she asked, softly stroking his...
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    ...now starting at third base.....

    Billy Crystal playing in a Yankee pre-season game? :confused: Maybe this August I'll have the pleasure of seeing Henny Youngman as Nose tackle for the Giants!!!!!! Even our national pastime has succomb to the Hollywood-types turning every sporting event into a pageant. I liked it better when...
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    Hey Kids.....Listen to the nerd!!!!

    Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good* politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world...
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    You ring it.... No, you ring it

    How to mount the other end!!!!:p
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    1940's vintage Tuna video

    Like it was and oughta be............ http://www.bobdoxsee.com/Videos/TunaFishing1940s.wmv' Nevermind, they shutdown the video on the site for copying Sorry If you go to www.bobdoxsee.com' and navigate to the video section, you can check out 1940's tuna fishing video. It's pretty incredible.
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    Bud shootout

    Wife went out with the ladies tonite so I'm watchin some TV with my kids. My son put on the NASCAR Bud Shootout and it's tortuous to watch. Twenty minutes now of blah blah blah. When did car racing become a soap opera??? I don't care what Kevin Harvick did on his vacation, get in the car, go...
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    84 Trophy Side Window Latches

    I have this boat. Looking for the black plastic "T" shaped latches that open,close,and secure the side wind windows. Anyone have a source of supply for new or used parts for this vessel???? Thanks
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    1995 175hp oceanpro dual battery charging

    I have 35 amp brand new CDI Rectifier after frying oem version because of corroded cable attachment at the dual battery switch. I've received mixed answers from the locals, but is it OK to cruise at 3800 rpm for up to 2hrs with the battery switch on "both"???? I have identical dual purpose...
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    1995 175 Oceanpro Rectifier.. Which One?

    Well, the wacky tach indicates my rectifier is toasted (long story). Checked out the options: 1) CDI $155 2) Sierra $189 3) BRP $279 I usually go OEM with critical parts when the cost difference is $20 or so, but $125 will pay for appx 125 miles of fuel (cruise 3mpg @ $3/gal) Any...
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    erratic tach 1995 175hp oceanpro

    Three weeks ago my motor wouldn't crank. Found water got to the dual battery switch and connections oxidized bad. Cleaned and sealed switch and all seamed fine. Now my tach is climbing 1k high on it's own with the motorat constant rpm. Charge is steady at 14.75 vdc when above 1500rpm, and about...
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    Firm yet spongy bulb first start 95 175hp opro

    Boat sits a day or two (must be raining :) )and when I pump the bulb when it's cold I can feel fuel being drawn into the bulb. What I also feel is a sponginess as if air is trapped between the bulb and the bowls. I know there are vents on the carb bowls, but I still feel trapped air. I also...
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    Trim relays Part # & Interchange

    1995 175hp Evinrude OceanPro<br />Trim works in one direction only<br />Swap relays and works in opposite direction.<br />Bad relay.....<br />Questions:<br />1) Relay part #<br />2) Relay rating (amps)<br /><br />I have the same size and pattern relay from a bucket truck hydraulic system that is...
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    1995 175HP Evin Opro Trim issue

    Went thru the factory manual but I was disappointed with the lack of detail. My lowering has been intermittent since the start of the season and today just stopped working in the down mode. Works fine going up. Both the control switch and cowling switch work fine going up. looking for the relay...
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    1995 175hp EXEO lower unit oil

    Last two years have been using ultra hpf lu oil but this year the shop only had hi-vis oil. Told me this is compatable and just as good for my motor. Went home and checked manual and manual says it is a suitable substitute when hpf not available. Anyone have any concerns using the hi-vis instead...
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    evinrude sportwin yr. id help

    Welcome!!!!!!<br /><br />You have a 1968 9.5hp motor<br />mix it 50:1<br />Enjoy!!
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    Newbie with and odd starting issue

    Welcome to the forum!!!!!<br />Let's start from scratch. Are you certain you are in neutral when you experience dead battery symptoms (neutral switch)? Are you certain the kill switch lanyard is firmly attached? These two will not allow you to start unless they are activated. Next time it...
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    OMC substitutions

    After I purchased my motor about 6 yrs ago (1995 175 HP OPro), I also purchased Triple guard grease, Adhesive M, and Gasket Sealer from OMC dealer. This year she's due a water pump and the grease is used up, the cap is off the adhesive M,and the gasket sealer is kinda crusty. What 3M, Dupont...
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    1995 175 Evinrude opro hidden zinc

    While winterizing my buddies boat (1998 Johnson 150 Orunner) I noticed a zinc under the mounting bracket below the TNT. It's rectangular, about 8" x 2" x 1". I checked my motor and I have the recess for it but no zinc. I checked my manual but no listing for it. Went down to the local BoatUS and...
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    1998 johnson 150 oceanrunner reg/rect

    Tach is working normally but voltage is running high (17.5 - 18 V) when warmed up and cruising 4K rpm. I am cleaning both battery terminals and motor ground tonite, but what test can I do when cold to determine if regulator is good or not? If it turns up bad, anyone have a link for getting p/n...
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    ethanol is all I got!!!!!!!!!!! 95 175hp oceanpro

    I live 50 miles east of New York City on Long Island. Just spoke to the Dept. of weights and measures. As of Jan 1, my county and all surrounding counties must sell reformulated fuels only. This means I can only get 10% ethanol fuel (all octanes) within a 75 mile radius. I understand this is a...
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