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    New Fuel Sender

    When I purchased my boat the fuel gauge didn't work. I just installed a new sender, I hooked it up and checked that it worked properly with the gauge before putting it in the tank and it worked like a charm. When I turn off the master switch the gauge pegs over on the full side instead of...
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    Fuel Gauge Sender Unit

    My fuel sender unit is bad and I need to find a replacement as soon as possible. I've comfirmed the gauge is still good. The old sender says 240 Ohms on the side. O'Reilly's can order one that looks similar to mine, it's 33 to 240 Ohms, and It has an adjustable float arm. Will this unit work...
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    Rebuilt Carb Won't Adjust-"Fixed"

    I just rebuilt the 3 carburetors on my 1987 90 Hp Merc. They looked clean when I pulled them, but I went ahead and soaked them in carb cleaner snd sprayed them with Chemtool and blew out all the passages with compressed air. I put them back on the engine and ran the engine on the hose muff to...
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    Trouble shooting a Rectifier

    My tachometer wasn't working on the 1987 bass boat I just purchased, it has a 90 Hp Merc. I'm trying to figure out if it is the instrument or someting else. i had on continuity on the gray wire so I ran a secondary wire from the rectifier to the tach, it still doesn't work, even after swapping...
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    Replacement fuel gauge

    The fuel gauge in my boat quit working. I have 12.75 volts at the gauge +to- and 4.5v across the terminals on the gauge. What other checks do I need to make to seee if it is the gauge or sender? When purchasing a new gauge how do I determine if it the gauge is a match for my sender...
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    Engine won't crank-Has power

    I had to replace the oil lines on my oil system because they broke in my hands. When I had the oil jug hooked up and the alarm wires reconnected I turned on the switch to see if the alarm sounded, no alarm, not even when I pushed the test button. I then then tried to bump the starter, no hit...
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    Carbs Rebuilt-Need Adjustment Advice

    I have the carburetors on my 1987 Merc 90HP rebuilt and installed back on the engine. The adjusting throttle links on the top and bottom carbs were boroken so I've replaced them, now comes the fun part. I've read the Seloc manual on the syncronizing section several times and it leaves me a...
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    A Heads Up to Save an Engine

    I pulled the carbs off my 1987 Mercury 90 HP engine for cleaning and rebuild. When I was jostling the oil Reservoir around to get the air box plate in place the oil line from the reservoir to the oil pump and the vent line broke into several pieces. I was surprised how brittle the lines had...
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    Replacement Tachometer

    It looks like I'm going to have to replace the tach in my boat. I've found one on the internet, it's a Quicksilver 79-832723A1. It's supposed to work on 4,6,8 cylinder standard ignition or outboard with 12 pole alternator. Will this tachometer work on my 1987 90 Hp Merc. It is priced at a...
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    Rebuilding Carbs-Need Linkage Advice

    I have a 1987 90 HP Merc. I have new carb kits and am getting ready to pull the carbs for cleaning and rebuild. I was looking at the linkage that connects the 3 carbs together, it's a square plastic bar with plastic clips. How do I get the linkage off the throttle arms without breaking the...
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    Tachometer Troubleshooting

    I just purchased a 1987 bass boat with a 1987 90HP Merc. The guy I bought it from said the Tach hasn't worked for several years and he didn't attempt to fix it. My question is, where do I start trouble shooting the tach and it's wiring to see if it is perhaps a broken wire or bad connector...
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    Fish Finder Question

    I have an Eagle Ultra Classic FF on my bass boat and would like to upgrade to one with GPS. I can't afford one of the fancy and pricy Lorance or Hummingbird models. Is the a good reliable FF with GPS in the $500-$700 range. I can live without a color display, just want something that works...
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    Removing Registration Decals

    I just purchased a different boat from out of state and I have to replace the old registration decals with new ones. Is there an easy way to get the old decals off without damaging the gel coat on the boat? Thank You for any suggestions. Jayhawkokie Grand lake O' the Cherokees
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    2 Cycle Oil

    I was browsing through the boat section at WalMart yesterday and noticed their Quicksilver 2 cycle oil came in two flavors, regular and synthetic blend. I know synthetic blend oils are the rage in automotive applications and was wondering if I should consider running it in my 1987 90 HP...
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    1987 Merc 90 Out of Storage

    I just purchased a 1987 Aries Bass boat with 90 HP Mercury from my Uncle and Cousin. They were the second owners and the boat has always been garaged and meticously maintained. The boat has not been in the water in over two years, the engine was fogged before storage and they changed the water...
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    1987 90 HP Mercury

    I'm thinking about buying a very clean moderate time 1987 model bass boat with a 90 HP Mercury with oil injection. Is this a good reliable engine? It belongs to a relative and I know it has been well maintained. Jayhawkokie Grand Lake O the Cherokees Oklahoma
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    Replacement Engine

    My 1972 50HP Lark Hydroelectric shift motor just crapped out and I've decided to donate it for spare parts. I'm looking for something 50-60 HP and in the late 80s to early 90s vintage since I'm on a limited budget. Any suggestions what is the best buy most reliable in a used engine in that...
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    Carbs Rebuilt, one not working yet

    I've rebuilt both carbs on my 1972 50HP Lark and put them back on the motor. The engine starts easily but is still running on #2 cylinder only. I swapped coil wires and it didn't follow the coil, still running on #2 only. I've installed new plugs and the #1 plug showed no signs of the cylinder...
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    Rebuilding 50HP carb, Help Please

    I'm rebuilding the carbs on my 50 HP Evinrude. I was just looking at the exploded view of the carb diagram and it shows a needle valve bearing on the slow speed needle valve. I didn't see one in the hole when I pulled out the needle valve, if there is one in there how do I get it out...
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    Should I Considere A Different Engine

    Six months ago I purchased a very clean 1987 15' Kingfisher fishing boat from a good friend for $800.00. The problem is (or maybe not) it has a 1972 Evinrude 50HP Lark Electric Shift motor. The motor is getting tired and I don't think it is feasible to pour a lot of money into this engine...
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