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    Getting mixed info on what grade fuel?

    I'm confused, I have been told that I should "only" run 87 octane in my 1986 ER 120. I have read that 87 is not worth using in a lawnmower let alone a high perf outboard and that a higher octane should be used. Cans someone chime in here please Thanks
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    Does a rotten floor always mean a rotten transom too?

    Just wondering what the correlation between a rotten floor and transom condition might be. How can one tell if the transom is rotting? Thanks
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    What is a looper engine?

    Not sure what looper means, My Evinrude is 86 120 looper. Thanks for explaining.
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    86 evinrude 120 leg leaking after changing oil?

    Hi, I just drained the leg on my 1986 120 evinrude, refilled it and noticed shortly afterwards that it was leaking where the impeller meets the leg. Why all of a sudden? I don't think I overfilled it. Once the lube squirted out the vent tube I put the screw in and gave it one more squirt then...
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    Lmao

    No need to say anything here lol. Subject: He bought a boat ..... He just bought a new boat and decided to take her for the maiden voyage. This was his first boat and he wasn't quite sure of the exact Standard Operating Procedures for launching it off a ramp, but he...
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    Drilling through my hull, what to use?

    I want to put a thru hull drain for my bilge pump. Do I use a hole saw for this? should I expect any spider cracking or other possible damage. And can I seal it with silicone. Thanks
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    1987 120 evinrude leg vent screw head stripped

    I have a vent screw that the slotted head is too buggered up from someone using the wrong size flat head s/driver. Now I can't get it out. Do I have to have it out to properly fill the leg with new oil? or any suggestions on how to get it out. Thanks
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    1987 120hp evinrude & premium gas

    Is there any reason I can't run premium fuel in this motor? and will it run better with it. I believe the motor has 386 hrs on it. According to the hour gauge. Thanks
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    Newb here needs help.

    Hi all, I am new to boating. Just bought a 1986 16.5 ft Larson open bow with a 120hp Evinrude. No owners manual and the previous owner could not answer this question. I wish I had a pic for better explanation. Just below where the ignition key goes in there is a black knob than can be turned...
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