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    What do you guys soak your Carbs in ?

    What kind of carb solution do you soak your carbs in when you clean and rebuild them??
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    Removing the VRO

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 40 HP with VRO.The VRO is disconnected and my question is. Can I remove the VRO unit and replace it with a fuel pump for that year motor? The fuel pump on the VRO works but I was wondering if this could be done.
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    Compression reading on 15hp

    I have a 1974 15 hp does anyone know the correct compression reading it should be giving.I did a check and both cylinders were 90 is that good??
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    pulling a plug wire off and dying out

    I have a 40 hp and need help.When I pulled the bottom plug wire off with the motor running it ran.But when I pulled the top one off the motor died.Whats that mean ??? What would make it do this.
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    VRO and fuel pump

    Is the fuel pump part of the VRO system in 40 hp 1985 evinrude # E40ELCOB. The motor runs a little ruff and the top speed doesn't seem right.The motor is on a 16 aluminum side console and the boat only goes about 16 mph.I would think it should move a little faster than that.Compression is good...
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    Water Pump

    How hard is it to change the impeller on a 1985 E40ELCOB 40 Hp motor. I was going to buy a water pump kit,Is this the way to go? I never did it and I can do most my own work.I was wondering how long it takes to do this.
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    not enough power 40 hp

    I have a 16' aluminum boat with a E40ELCOB 40hp Evinrude motor. The compression in the top cylinder is 140 and the bottom is 150. When I pulled the plugs the top had a champion 5825 in it and the bottom had a QL77JC4 in it. Would this make it not run to full power and why do you think they had...
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    leaks in boat

    has anyone ever used MARINE 5200 ADHESIVE / SEALANT or Marine Tex Epoxy Flexset to seal up the boat of a aluminum boat.Mine leaks a little and I don't want to have to use Gulvit do to the fact that I don't want to paint over it yet.I want to do that in the fall when I stripe the whole bottom and...
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    Outboard up or down when traveling

    Can anyone tell me how they have there outboard motor when traveling.Do you tilt it up or do you keep it down on long trips.I would think that when it's down there is less pressure on the transom.Let me know what you guys think
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    1978 Blue Fin

    I have a 1978 Blue Fin Aluminum boat I bought.The title didn't have a model on it and I found something on here that the model sounds like it could be a Sea Hawk.The boat is 16' long with a 67'' beam.Does anyone know anything about this type of a boat.Heres some pics.Thanks
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    Blue Fin

    I have a 1978 Blue Fin Aluminum boat I bought.The title did have a model on it and I found something on here that the model sounds like it could be a Sea Hawk.The boat is 16' long with a 67'' beam.Does anyone know anything about this type of a boat.Heres some pics.Thanks
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    20 hp on a 12' aluminum boat

    Is a 20 hp Mercury to much motor for a 12 foot Duranautic boat.do you think it would be ok to use it on this size boat
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    Is a 20 Hp to much12' Duranautic V bottom

    Is a 20 hp Mercury to much HP for a Duranautic 12' V bottom boat
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    what size motor

    I have a 1978 Blue Fin Aluminum boat with a 40 HP evinrude.It has a side console.I was thinking about repowering it.Does anyone know what size HP I could go up to without having to much power or under powered.I will use the boat for fishing and some water sports with the kids.A little tubing and...
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    rustoleum paint on bottom of alumimum boat

    Hello,Has anyone ever used rustoleum paint on a aluminum boat bottom.How did it come out and does it stick to the bottom good.Does it last a long time??
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    Transom Corners With handles

    Hi,I have a 1978 Blue Fin aluminum boat.I have to replace the wood in the transom .Been there done that in another boat,The problem is there is no transom corners on the boat,I'm looking to buythe ones with the handles in the back.does anyone know if there are any companys out there that sells...
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    Blue Fin boats

    I'm looking at a 1978 Blue Fin Aluminum boat.It's 16' long with a 1983 40 hp Evinrude.Does anyone have any information on these boats.Are they a good fishing boat.Can you use it for tubing with the kids. thanks
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    Eletctric problem with fuse

    I am looking at buying a Dusky 21' boat with a 175 Evinrude.The guy told me that it blows the fuse once its starts and that it will keep running till you turn it off.Once you turn it off you have the put a new fuse in it to start it .Does anyone know what could be the problem and do you think...
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    Starcraft center console

    Does anyone have any information on this boat.What do you think about buying a 1985 MR180 Starcraft Aluminum Center Console with 1993 70hp Johnson Outboard. Is this a good boat to buy.Please give me your intake. Thanks
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    Tiller motor steers way to easy Turns by itself !!!!

    I bought a 1991 20 hp Merc The motor turns way to easy,If I let go it turns to the left by itself.There is suppose to be a handle that makes it tight,but it's not there under the tiller part of the handle.How hard is it to replace it and can all the parts be ordered.What parts are needed if it...
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