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    tachometer setting on my V8?

    which position should i have my teleflex tach set to for my evinrude V8? i set it to 6 and my WOT seem's a little low compared to my old tach(which sh!t the bed on me!). it reads 650 for idle and isn't irratic.thanks...james
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    prop problems??

    here's the scoop...<br /> with my 4 blade 13.75 diameter 25 pich power tech i am turning 6100rpm's at full trim. after consulting power tech they recommended a new 4 blade to bring my rpm's up to 6700. they sent me a 14.25 diameter 23 pitch. with the new prop i can only turn 5100 rpm. what...
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    oil seepind and residue on vro2???

    is that normal?<br /> i have alot of residue and maybe a little seepage on my vro system. is there an easy way to fix it? i don't see any cracks or holes in the lines.TIA...james
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    bob's machine jackplate and V8's????

    what gives?<br /> i called bob's machine shop last week and asked the secratery if the lightweight eletric jackplate will support my 250 V8. she said she checked with bob and he said no problem. i went to order one today and the woman said NO WAY!!! no V8's on their jackplates. Dhadley: you...
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    anybody selling a jackplate?

    need a mechanical jackplate. my land & sea crapped out on me! it's like 14 years old!thanks...james
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    engine hood decals

    anyone know where i can get engine decals for my hood? i have a 91 evinrude 250. i just painted her and dont want to put the old emblems on. looking for a flashier look. anyone make vynal decals? DHADLEY: how is the kingfin comming?..james :D
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    serious problem after decarbing!!help (long)

    decarbed my 1991 evinrude V8 for the first time yesterday. followed the directions exactly. after<br />flushing the motor for 20 minutes after the procedure(10 hours later)i changed the plugs with new properly gapped champions. took the boat to the lake and all went wrong! boat won't rev over...
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    Lifting my V8?

    anyone know where i can get the special bracket used to lift my V8? it has three bolts on at and a lifting ring and bolts to the flywheel.somone have one i could borrow for a weekend? i need to lift my motor to repair my P.O.S land & sea jackplate! thanks...james
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    could somone with a 1991OMC V6 help me?

    i'm having a problem with my shift switch!<br /> i've heard that a V6 is the same as a V8 in this year. if you have one, could you please describe how the shift inturrupter is secured? i guess there is a zip tie that holds it together. i don't have one on mine.i bought a clymer manual to fix...
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    is changing shaft langth possible?

    i found a lower unit for sale but the shaft langth is wrong. i have a 25 and the one for sale is a 20. are they interchangable?thanks...james
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    shift switch problems... any help?

    my shift switch isnt being depressed when it's supposed to(shifting out of gear). it didn't have a zip tie on it like it's supposed to. i put one on and still nothing. do the slides wear out? it's on a 91 250 evinrude. i'm waiting for a clymer manual to try to figure it out.anyone ever have this...
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    how to remove grease and goo from engine?

    what is the safest way to remove the oil and stuff around the carbs and intake? is brake cleaner too harsh?...james
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    paint remover on lower unit

    is it safe to use paint remover on a outboard leg? getting ready for a new paint job....james
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    Dhadley.....help!!!!

    i can't get an answer for this problem from the manual and dealer...<br /> the shift switch isn't being depressed when coming out of gear. the dealer printed me out the parts page and i see a pin in the top round cam bolt and a zip tie that goes on the assembly somwhere. i don't have a zip tie...
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    Shift Switch???

    what does a shift switch do? on my V8 shifting is hard. could it have gone bad? checking the easy stuff before i drop the L/U to check the shift rod there.....james
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    prop question #2,000,013

    i'm beating a dead hoarse but i can't find an answer to this question: how would prop diameter affect performance of the same pitch? what i mean if you take two props of the same pitch but diffrent diameters, what will differ? i'm thinking of trying a power tech 15.5/23/4 with cup on my V8.power...
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    power tech props

    anyone running power tech props? pros and con's...thanks...james
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    hard shifting on my V8

    i can't figure this one out???<br /> after i had my lower unit replaced with a used one, my evinrude shift's REAL hard!(almost need two hands) i have kerhaufer controls in my baja.checked them and look good and free of binding. checked cable at the midsection linkage,looked ok. removed cable...
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    best place to buy turbo props?

    any one know where i can get a turbo ultima prop for under $400? best price i can find is $415(phils prop shop)thanks....james
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    what does this weigh???

    how much would a mercruser 350 with a brovo outdrive weigh? thanks....james
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