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  1. daveydoodle

    Ventless 6 gallon tanks.??No start.

    Have a 97 evinrude 50 hp on my pontoon. I have 2 plastic 6 gal tanks with no vent screws on cap. The caps are always difficult to unscrew when removing then the air sucks in when finally opened. Ran a tank dry today till motor stopped.Changed tanks, squeezed bulb and wouldnt fire up. While...
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    Sticking trim and tilt.

    Just noticed on my 50hp evinrude the tilt sticks when going down untill you press the switch on the lever and stops it. I replaced what I remember as an up and down (actuator??) on a chrysler motor I had a few yrs ago. It wouldnt go down at all ,advised to replace both.Easiest OB fix I ever did...
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    Keeping moisture out of gas tank

    Heard that condensation can form over winter in an aluminum built in tank especially if not full of fuel. If you do get this moisture what is remedy to remove it without draining it? Is a fuel/water separator (filter) effective to remove moisture when running the gas thru motor? Is there an...
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    gas guage broken?

    Have a 1996 Sea Doo GTI. The red low gas light stays on and fuel bar does not work. This happened last yr when tank filled then after the fuel level in tank went down the guage started working. Could this be a float stuck in tank???
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    Compression readings

    Gents, Anyone tell me what is acceptable compression on a 96 Johnson 2 stroke?? Thanks, Dave
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    stains in vinyl

    Anyone know what to use to remove the black mold/mildew spots on the yellow vinyl of my seadoo,especially on the padded vinyl of steering arm, Thanks for any suggestions.
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    Gas line--oil line?

    Replacing a 2ft. section of oil line ,VRO Johnson. 1/4 inside dia. Is this the same type hose as marine gas line?? Thanks, Daveydoodle. It appears to be same as marine fuel line w/ thick reinforced rubber. Just want to be sure before I relace that piece that had a leak from a small tear.
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    proper starting proceedure 97 50hp 2 stroke

    Have an evinrude 97 2 stroke. with lack of a manual.Can someone reply choking and throttle proceedure for cold and warm starts.I believe the key push choke is working however never heard the clicking when pushed???I know the bulb has to be squeezed but beyond that dont know. Having trouble with...
  9. daveydoodle

    Shift rod connecting screw

    Gents, Have a 97 Evinrude that I dropped the gear case to replace seals. Putting gear case back on motor and noticed the holes that the shift rod connects to(Behind starter) did not line up perfectly.Is a 3/8 head & the screw has a smooth area where it rides on the assy,about 1inch long.Able to...
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    Frsh and salt water use

    Have a seanymph 14r w/ 15 Johnson , used always in fresh water, thinking about pulling down to Fla. next yr. for a few wks of salt water usage. If I muff-flushed a few times and squirted off the hull will I be doing OK or is this a no-no. Never done it before.The nymph is riveted. and motor is...
  11. daveydoodle

    Pressure test gearcase-how many pounds.

    Hello, Have a 1997 evinrude 2 cy. Very little water evidence when changed fluid at end season. Have the case off and would like info on lbs. settiing when I do a pressure and vacume test , had a guy said 3 lbs??? Need the expert opinions before I have all the seals replaced. Thanks, Dave==...
  12. daveydoodle

    Necessary for etchimg primer if sanded

    Hi, I am painting some parts on my Alumicraft that previously had carpet glued , am sanding the glue residue off at same time roughing up the aluminum, does this need etching primer or will regular primer do the job?
  13. daveydoodle

    refurbish 18-5 Alumacraft Trophy open bow

    I thought since I forced myself to learn how to post pics(I have another thread on a weight distribution adjustment) thought someone might enjoy these. I see most guys like the old Starcrafts , had several over the yrs. myself. I was actually looking for an 18 Supersport but found this one last...
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    Spread out load of boat on trailer.

    Hi every one, I have an 1987 18.5 Alumicratf bowrider with 150 Johnson & 15 kicker next to it on transom. In process of replacing floor and noticed a cross wise stringer support partially cracked { thin alum.vertical piece that conforms to hull and attached to the cross stringer in an L shape}...
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    repair 1/4 inch holes in keel

    The guy who previously owned my boat moved the bow eye and left the two holes in the keel that goes thru to inside of boat , water shoots in like a hose. Would the grey marine tex putty hold up for this repair with the force of water on this area of bow?? This boat is 18.5 ft. aluminum
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    template for open bow

    Geetings,happy 4th July to all. I am replacing all the wood on my 18.5 Alumicraft open bow seating, livewell ,storage area. All old wood was rotted. How can I form a template to conform to the curves on sides towards the bow. It starts about 6ft. & ends at bow, overall about 1.5 ft. width and...
  17. daveydoodle

    stripping old carpet and glue from aluminum top decks

    Can anyone suggest what to use to strip this old stuff from a 1987 boat,Im sure it was factory installed and some of the old carpet scrapes off but areas of the glue remain. Im sure its been baked on too from sun ,I have some muriatic soaking now that seems to help or meyby paint stripper?? any...
  18. daveydoodle

    vro alarm/whistle is it working right??

    Few wks ago my 87 johnson 140 had no alarm test sound on start up, thanks to forum help I found the actual alarm itself was not working. By the way the pump has the newer 4 wire upgrade. Now my new question is: at ignition it gives an audible sound that I would describe as more of a whistle, not...
  19. daveydoodle

    triton trailer --value???

    Hello out there, I have a triton aluminum single trailer I am selling with an older sea doo , dont know the year of trailer but it is very nice w/good tires.. would guess 7-8yrs.old .Where should I be price wise on the trailer. Thanks, Dave
  20. daveydoodle

    maker shine or at least glow a little

    Have the 1987 alumicraft,aluminum hul 19ft., that i am bringing back to life, the boats original was a light grey. From years of neglect probobly not even washed, its lost its shine. Short of a new paint job, what can I clean her with & meyby wax. I tried a small area of a cleaner wax that I...
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