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    What tool do you use - Carb - big orifice - Float vale assembly-

    I got a 1987 90HP but I'm sure they all pretty much the same. Not seeing a screwdriver big enough. I was thinking, if I had a vise big enough to take a hammer and chisel and hit one corner of orifice pushing it in the right direction. Once it gets started I don't think it will be a problem. Any...
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    Carb rebuild - orifice removal problem 1987 90HP

    Can't remove the 2 small orifices in float bowl. I messed them up in my stubborn refusal to buy $20 orifice tool. I finally caved in but too late because they are not moving. If they are all buggered up, how would one remove them? E-Z out? Anyways they should be the #3's in this diagram in case...
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    Primer fuel lines - alchol resistant ?

    Hybrid was thinking the same thing I was. They got to make them. Probably dealer item only but can somebody give me the i.d. anyways.
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    1987 90 HP - Carb Cleaner - SOAK - Yes or No ?

    Definitive answer. I am going to pull them right now. I will pick up some Berrymans on the way.
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    Sealant for exhaust seals ?

    Fairwinds tells me M Adhesive but my book says 3M Scotch Grip 1300 ? Also book says discard bolts from carburetor but the guy said nobody does.
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    Fuel lines - Ethanol resistant - where can I get them ?

    Can I make my own or are they pre-molded (1987 90HP) ? Also the one from my tank, I bought it about 8 years ago from BPS, I think TEMPO. Should I replace this ? Not sure if they were made for ethanol back then ?
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    Exhaust Seals - 3M Scotch Grip 1300

    Any alternatives if I can't find it locally ? I need for exhaust seals. Am I going to be REPLACING these seals any time I go in there ? They aren't cheap.
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    Impeller Key - what is the secret to getting impeller over it ? 1987 90HP

    Don't have NEEDLE BEARING GREASE, is that the solution ?
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    Water pump-cam-needle bearing grease ??? 1987 90 HP

    Do I need this (NBG) ? Using Triple Guard, doesn't work. Keeps moving. Any substitutes ? Gasket sealer, black stuff ???
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    Got water leaking out of exhaust housing (midsection) on the port side while on muffs

    Nothing on starboard side. Anything to worry about or check ?
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    Trouble getting lower unit off 1987 90HP

    I think I did everything per the book, 3 misc bolts and 4 retaining screws removed. The only thing not sure about is if I have it in Reverse (no cables connected). It says to move SHIFT LEVER towards the power head so I pulled it BACK towards the cylinders. I can get a screwdriver tip in the...
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    Can I rule out fuel pump now ? - 1987 90HP

    I have been going through some stuff on the fuel side and for a while was looking at testing my fuel pump (but was avoiding buying that expensive OMC tool needed). Anyways on this project motor, that has been pretty much sitting around for nearly three years, it would start up on muffs. It...
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    Vacuum/Pressure Test tools - will these work ?

    Right now I want to test fuel pump/VRO (1987 90HP). That Ev gear case tester is a killer. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92474 and...
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    Fuel delivery - replacement parts - 1987 90 HP

    I have found that I have a 1989 and probably later fuel filter (# 0398327 vs #0397715). Is there any relevance to this ? I need to change this out. Which one should I buy ? I was also thinking to replace the hoses if they are more resistant to ethanol (even though they are a rip-off ). Any...
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    Cranks but wont start - wanted to play with choke. Where is it ? -'87 90HP

    This does not have the controls hooked up yet. I am starting it up with a jumper wire and hand on throttle assembly. I have had it started a couple of times but now it refuses to start. Thought I might be flooding it but plugs are pretty dry and I am not really smelling gas. Can anyone point me...
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    Water Pump replacement - my first time - 1987 90HP

    WOW ! A lot of OMC this and OMC that. I got the OMC kit, gasket sealer and an old service manual so I guess I'll be running to the shop to get the laundry list of stuff required. This will be my first time so I have a couple questions: 1) Is there any other things I should check or replace...
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    Overheating issue 1987 90HP

    I have replaced therms and still have heat problem on starboard side. I have not changed impeller/water pump yet but was going to do it anyways as a precautionary measure. I feel I still will have a problem since port side is nice and cool as other side gets hot. In other words the impeller is...
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    lower unit O-rings or washers ?

    The parts breakdown regarding the lower unit fluid, I think is offering a choice between washers and O-rings. If so which is preferable ? O-rings, I have an assortment box (Harbor Freight). Are they suitable?
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    Thermostat installation - pointer

    Thanks for all the help. Needed to contribute this idea. This was on a 1987 90HP situation. Not going over everything because the issues are obvious but here are the additional steps me and my father came up to make this pretty easy. We started out with the benefit of the two holes drilled for...
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    VHF antenna - 4'

    Any alternative to Shakespeares -$100? Seems ridiculous. Any other companies make something similar? I need one for a 17' Whaler.
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