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    breakin question about double oil

    I recently rebuilt my Evinrude XP150. I installed a new VRO pump and I have verified it is working. I just got past the 2nd hour breakin per the OMC manual and my boat has 2) 12 gallon tanks. I mixed 1 tank @ 50:1 for the break-in,. My question is, like I said I am done with the 2nd hour...
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    What does a carb float do exactly?

    I know it has to do with fuel level, but more specifically. The reason I'm asking is that I'm rebuilding the carbs on my Evinrude XP150 and the one I just tore down had a float drop of 1 3/8". The book calls for 1" +/- 1/8". What kind of condition would that cause. Thanks Brian PS, is...
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    Evinrude XP 150 pic needed

    Can someone with this motor please take a pic of the linkages. What I am really needing is pics of the shift linkage at the PH. I'd like to see how it looks in nuetral, forward and reverse if possible. I can't seem to get mine hooked up and working correctly. I'm not sure how much it...
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    Need Dire Help with Shift Rod/linkage

    I have an 86 Evinrude XP150. I rebuilt the PH and dropped the LU to replace the water pump. Now I can't for the life of me seem to get the shift rod/linkage correct. I have dropped the LU twice now to set the height on the shift rod per the specs in the OMC Manual and it still doesn't seem...
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    quick start

    Would my 1986 Evinrude XP 150 have the quick start feature? How do I know and how do I disable it for testing, if I do.
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    Replaced a VRO have some questions

    In the midst of doing a PH rebuild I replaced my VRO with a new unit. I have a few questions regarding this. 1st, the instructions were not very clear, IMO, about the pulse fitting that goes into the block. This is an 86 evinrude XP150. Stock mine had a pulse fitting that had the internal...
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    No Reverse

    I recently rebuilt my PH and dropped the LU to install a new waterpump. Shifting was working prior to the work. Now I can't seem to get the prop to engage in reverse. I am having issues with my linkages, but even if I unhook them, I still am not seeming to get reverse constantly. Is it...
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    Shavings in the lower unit

    I am rebuiliding my power head and while it's off, I decided to replace the water-pump. When I went to drain the fluid I found shavings on the drain plugs, so I guess I will be going through the entire lower unit. I have the L.U. off and on a bench and the prop isn't off yet. Do I need a...
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    replacing water pump

    I am currently rebuilding my 1986 XP150 and I went ahead and purchased a complete water pump repair kit. I would like to replace this water pump, while the power head is off. I have an OEM Manual as well. My question is does the prop have to actually be removed? ...if so, why? The manual...
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    Marine radio, etc...

    I am looking into putting a stereo in my boat. Being as it's a 150 outboard, I'm thinking an amp might be needed so I can easily hear the radio underway. How wet can Marine amps get? I'd like to stick it in the back where the batteries/oil/etc are located, which does get wet, because it's...
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    Pedestal seat repair

    I have a ranger boat and the backs on the pedestals seats need to be replaced. I've pulled the vinyl off and the frame is 1/2" plywood. Is it necessary to use marine grade ply or can I get by with an exterior grade ply and sealing it with a good water sealer? I can't find 1/2" marine...
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    373V General Questions

    I picked this boat up a few months ago and have some general questions regarding it...<br /><br />1st my boat says it's a Bass Master's Classic, what does that mean? Did they do anything special for those models?<br /><br />2nd, one of the seats needs the pedestal fixed. The manual states that...
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    Rebuilding Power Head

    Ok, well I had a thread going about the problems with this engine and it can be found here Evinrude XP150 not accelerating ... I figured a new thread would better suit the phase I'm in now.<br /><br />This is a 1986 Evinrude XP150 and it sets on a 1986 Ranger 373V Bass Masters Classic.<br...
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    tach not always working

    The tach on my evinrude XP150 doesn't always give a reading. Something had chewed up some wires in this boat, prior to me purchasing it, and I'd like to try troubleshooting this from the motor, but I don't know where to start. Where on the motor are they pulling the tach reading?<br /><br...
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    depth finder wires chewed up

    I recently bought a Ranger boat that a rat or something ate some of the wires in. I believe I have everything fixed except for the front depth finder. <br /><br />It's a Lowrance depth finder and the wires seem to be some sort of coaxial cable, the outside wire housing is black, with what...
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    Evinrude XP150 not accelerating

    I have a 1986 Evinrude XP150. Last weekend there were a few times when it didn't seem to have good power, but then a bit later or after mashing the throttle for a second, it would seem to clear out and run fine.<br /><br />I was hoping it was a dirty water/fuel seperator, so I changed that, but...
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    1986 Evinrude XP-150 questions

    I have a few questions about this motor, being as I'm new to it.<br /><br />1st, the VRO on my engine seems to be working, but I've always pre-mixed in the past. I've done some searching here on the VRO's and asked a few dealers. I'm the 3rd owner of this boat and it appears it's been kept up...
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    1986 Evinrude XP-150

    Are these good engines? I'm looking at a boat that has this engine on it and I want to make sure I get a good deal. Lower unit was rebuilt 1 1/2 years ago and carbs have also been worked on in the past few years.<br /><br />I'm told the motor runs great as well. I plan on doing a compression...
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    1989 Johnson Seahorse 150 questions

    I am looking at buying a 1989 Ranger 363V 18' fish/ski boat that has this motor on it.<br /><br />Is this a good motor for this size/type boat?<br /><br />What compression should this motor have and what is the best way to check compression on these motors? When I check compression on 2 stroke...
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