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    Engine not running on all cylinders when cold?

    Got an old 1989 evinrude 115 engine that has performed very well for me. It sat up for about 30-40 days while I outfitted it for another trailer. Last three times out when starting first time the engine sounds and runs like it is hitting onthree of the four cylinders. Then all of a sudden it...
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    No electrical power to starter

    I don't know if this belongs in this forum but I didn't know where to put it. 1988 Evinrude. Took it fishing today. No problem. Got home. Washed the boat and tried to crank the motor. It turned over and tried to start and died. This is not unusual as I trailer my motor up and I guess...
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    Signifigance of hole size in center of wheel?

    O.K. Guys one more question about trailer wheels. What is the significance in the size of the center hole on a trailer wheel. If all five holes match up and the wheel is flush with the hub when tightened what differance dose it make if the center hole is not slightly bigger than the hub? Just...
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    Wheel came off trailer. Root cause?

    Can someone give me some help in figuring out how all of the lug bolts (not nuts) came off my driver side trailer tire while towing? I figure I did something wrong but not sure. Backgroung: Bought used hand trailer in good shape. I replaced all the lug bolts and re mounted tires. Took boat...
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    How to brighten old galvanize

    I may be wasting my time and creating problems for my self. I just purchased a used galvanized boat Trailer. the galvanize has dulled. Is there any way to brighten the old galvanize without harming the galvanize protection? If you have any experience with this please reply. Thanks jimpittman
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    Craziest launch I ever saw....

    I was going fishing one Saturday morning The launch was about 45 miles away from home. My next door neighbor was to bring his boat and meet me at the launch. I leave before him and am waiting at the launch about 45 minutes when a tow truck pulls up at the launch with a boat and trailer on the...
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    reduce size of prop for troll motor?

    Has anyone ever reduced the size of a trolling motor prop from say 9" to 7", or anything like that? My friend wants to do this with his new minnkota so his prop dosen't cavitate in water less than 18". Will it work?<br />thanks<br />jimpittman
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    Okuma Induron 250 baitcasrer

    Has anyone out there used an Okuma Induron 250 baitcaster. I am using the calcutta 250 and from what I read on the net the Okuma is in the Calcutta league but less expensive.<br />Please let me know how you like it if you have used an Okuma 250.<br />I fish for red fish in the Louisiana...
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    Evinrude starter makes awful noise starting

    Hey guys,<br />I have a 88 Evinrude 115 hp motor.<br />Lately the starter has been making this awful squealing noise when I crank it. I took it to my mechanic and he said nothing is wrong with my starter. He said put some oil on it. Tried this and did not help. Oil can't get to the problem I...
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    hour meter installation

    I want to install an hour meter on my motor. Is there any thing special about installing one? Where do you make the connection so that it runs whwn the motor is running?<br />Thanks<br />jimpittman
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    Installing trim tilt gauge

    I didn't see this question in my search so if I missed it I am sorry. <br />I am running a 1988 115 evinrude motor and I want to install tilt trim indication on my console. Can anyone tell me just what I will need to buy in order to do this. I know you will need a guage, and probably some type...
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    Installing trim tilt gauge

    I didn't see this question in my search so if I missed it I am sorry. <br />I am running a 1988 115 evinrude motor and I want to install tilt trim indication on my console. Can anyone tell me just what I will need to buy in order to do this. I know you will need a guage, and probably some type...
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    12 pole or 20 pole tachometer for my motor?

    Hey guys,<br />Last week my tachometer melted down and I want to replace it. The old tach wasn't working and finally shorted out. Motor charging system is ok. Only problem is how many poles do I need? I am running a 1988 evinrude 115 hp. I think I need a 12 pole 6 pulse tach. If any body out...
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    Tachometer leads burnt up

    I recently purchased a rebuilt Evinrude1988, 115. The tachometer on my boat was not working when I had the old motor on it. The mechanic wired the new motor to the tach. It would work intermittenly for a couple of weeks, but recently quit altogether. Stuck at 4500 rpm. Well today while I...
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    Stick on boat names from internet supplier

    Hey guys,<br />Has anyone out there ever purchased stick on boat names that are advertised over the internet? I want to put a name on my aluminum boat but don't want to pay an arm and leg for a sign painter. I've seen these banner names advertised and they look pretty good to me. What size...
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    Can anyone tell a full crab from mty?

    Hey guys,<br />I live in Louisiana and do some recreational crabbing in the warmer months. The problem that I have is that a lot of the crabs I catch are just plain empty. Can anyone out there tell me how to determine a full crab from an empty one without weighing him or pulling his shell off...
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    Foam flotation under floor. Good/bad?

    Hey guys,<br />I bought this old 16ft aluminum boat and am changing the motor. When I removed the aluminum floor I found that all of the voids in the bottom of the hull are lined with sheets of white foam flotation. I removed the flotation to get to the wires and steering cable. This...
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    trailer lights go out when braking

    Has anyone else encountered this problem. I recently bought a second hand trailer. I have noticed that when I hook up the trailer and drive off before daylight, the trailer lights will go completely out when I push the brake pedal. When I release the pedal the lights come back on. After...
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    Correct fuel octane for 76 evinrude135hp

    Hey guys,<br />I am running an old evinrude and am idling a lot lately running crab nets. I am using a mid range octane gas (89 octane) Can i go to a premium grade gas (93 octane) without damaging the motor? <br />Just what is safe or what would you experienced guys do?<br />Thanks,<br />jimpittman
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    How to install swivel seat on aluminum boat

    I searched the forum and didn't see my question.<br />I want to install a swivel seat on my 16 foot 80 gauge welded aluminum boat.<br />Does anyone know how to install those devices that screw down and have a hole in the middle for the seat shaft to fit in. I have seen these things welded onto...
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