Search results

  1. F

    RPM of XP150 too low?

    Finally got my '89 XP150 sparking on all six - took a new timer base and power pack. Tach still acts up, so I need to figure out if it's the wiring, the tach or the rectifier/regulator. Either doesn't work at all, or works but appears to be reading 1000+ rpm higher than actual. Anyways, the...
  2. F

    '88 and '89 XP150 carbs the same?

    Just wondering if anybody knows if the carbs and air box were the same on '88 and '89 Evinrude XP150 motors? I just bought some for pretty cheap on E-bay from an '88 just to have as a spare set. Figured I'd use them to get more familiar with their operation and re-build them to have as a...
  3. F

    Dhadley, Joe Reeves, or other expert please

    Can you please take a quick look at my thread titled "Think I've narrowed it down to timer base" and tell me if you think I'm on the right track? If so, I'm going to order this part today. Thank you very much in advance!
  4. F

    Think I've narrowed it down to timer base

    '89 Evinrude XP150 (E150STLCEM). No spark now, and a history of erratic spark loss on random cylinders. Good charge coil output when cranking (at least 275 volts both sides), and still no spark when red engine harness disconnected. Sensor coil resistance very high from white to purple wires -...
  5. F

    Ruling out rectifier as source of ignition problems?

    1989 Evinrude XP150 (E150STLCEM). If I want to rule out my rectifier/regulator as a possible source of some or all of my ignition (no spark on any cylinders now, but sometimes erratic loss on random cylinders) problems, do I need to disconnect the yellow, yellow/gray, gray, red and purple wires...
  6. F

    Am I doing key switch elimination test correctly?

    1989 Evinrude XP150 (E150STLCEM). My Clymer manual says to disconnect the 5-wire connector between the engine harness (big red connector) and the powerpack. Then says to place a jumper between the "E" wire on the powerpack connector end and ground (this is a white wire). Then crank the engine...
  7. F

    '89 Evinrude XP150 spark & starting problems

    I've been having an intermittent loss of spark to one or more cylinders (moves around - not always same cylinders). This engine has been extremely difficult to start after it has sat for more than a week or so. Once (maybe I say "if") it does finally start, you can shut it off and it will...
  8. F

    Anybody have a Crestliner Sabre?

    Just wondering if anybody has or has had one of these boats? I'm going to look at an '89 24-foot model with an outboard, and just wondering how these boats handle in rough water? It's got a 300 h.p. Evinrude on it, and I'm also kind of curious about what top speed to expect? Any negatives or...
  9. F

    Anybody have a Crestliner Sabre?

    Just wondering if anybody has or has had one of these boats? I'm going to look at an '89 24-foot model with an outboard, and just wondering how these boats handle in rough water? It's got a 300 h.p. Evinrude on it, and I'm also kind of curious about what top speed to expect? Any negatives or...
  10. F

    Questions about '89 Evinrude 300 XP

    I did a search and read a few old threads about this engine. I just found a boat for sale nearby that has one of these, supposedly with extremely low hours. I haven't gone to look at it yet, but can anyone please tell me what to look out for? I would definitely want to check the compression...
  11. F

    Anybody have a Zercom RTS?

    Just wondering if anyone has experience with these units? I'm looking to add some sort of sonar to the bow of my walleye boat, mainly just to use for depth when using the bow mount Minn Kota. I see that some websites have refurbished units with 90-day warranties available for $50 or less! I...
  12. F

    wiring batteries for 24V trolling motor

    I already have this setup, but my old deep cycles are finally giving up the ghost after 5 years. I just want to get opinions on what's the best setup before I put new ones in. The way they are currently wired is pretty simple - a heavy gauge jumper between the pos and neg terminals of the two...
  13. F

    '92 single axle Trailmaster

    Does anyone know where I could get a new trailer jack for this trailer? I think they call these the "A-frame" type, not the swing-away type I commonly see for sale. The one on there has some trashed bushings on the crank, and just needs to be replaced. I did a search for Trailmaster on the...
  14. F

    Dhadley - another block venting question

    Sorry, as I know you've probably talked about this subject until you're blue in the face. I did the search using "block venting" and, for the life of me, can't find the post where you(?) mentioned the OMC part number for the little fitting. Do you have that handy, or is there something I could...
  15. F

    What year is my motor?

    My Evinrude 150XP model number is E150STLCEM, and the serial number is R08173240. I was told that this is an '89, but I want to be sure as I am getting a lot of different part numbers when I inquire about ignition components (especially stators - the one in it is a 583710 and, since it's an OMC...
  16. F

    Can weak battery damage rectifier?

    I've read on several posts here that bad connections to the battery can kill a rectifier regulator. Can a weak battery also lead to the early demise of this component? I'm fairly confident I'll be replacing my rectifier and possibly my stator (will be testing them this weekend per the manual)...
  17. F

    no spark on 1 or more cylinders, but. . .

    Okay, I'm starting a new thread to continue my "Evinrude 150 XP won't fire" thread. Each day this week, I've started the motor using the hose and muffs. Every time, there are a couple of cylinders that have no spark. I've determined that it's nothing to do with the plugs or wires, by doing...
  18. F

    '89 Evinrude 150 XP won't fire

    I have owned this motor for about 5 years now, and it's always been ridiculously hard to start when cold, especially if it's been sitting for a few weeks or more (even if in warm weather). Last weekend, I put the muffs on it and after a LOT of cranking, it finally started to fire but not start...
  19. F

    Does anyone own a Crestliner Phantom?

    I'm considering going to look at a 1994 Phantom 21'. I'm wondering if anyone has one of these and, if so, how do you like it? I'd like to know how they handle rough water, if they're a fairly dry ride, etc. Also, this has a 200 hp Merc on it. Any estimate of the top speed of this rig? I'm...
  20. F

    24' Grady White Weekender

    In addition to looking at bigger boats, we're also considering a bigger (than my walleye boat) boat that is still "trailerable". I found a 1980 24' Grady White Weekender on the net, but am having trouble finding much information about this particular model. The one I found for sale looks like...
Top