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    Ignition coil cross reference for 1989 OMC 4.3

    I have a 1989 OMC 4.3 with points in the distributor. I have a coil that has gone bad and need another right away. I went to my local auto parts store but it seems like they have no idea how to look for a part on their computer unless it is on a vehicle. Is there a generic type of coil that I...
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    Rochester 2GC Jet Size?

    I purchased a 1989 19’ Sea Swirl Sierra Classic with an OMC 4.3 liter 2 barrel Rochester 2cg carburetor in non-running condition. The previous owner purchased a rebuilt carburetor and could not get the motor running. After I purchased the boat I installed a new ring gear on the flywheel...
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    Evinrude 175 HP Starter Gear Problem

    1994 V6 60 Deg. Evinrude 175 Hp. The starter drive gear seems to spin free. this turns the driven gear that spins the pinion worm shaft and in turn should make the drive pinion assembly ride up the pinion worm shaft and engage the fly wheel. my problem is that the drive pinion assembly just...
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    Lower Unit Problem

    Hello all, I am have an issue with my lower unit. I have read many many post but still no luck with my problem. I have a 175 and do not have forward or reverse. Things that I have done: 1) discontected cables - I can shift it into gear easy - this will engage the prop when shifting and...
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    Binnacle Control Box Question

    I have a binnicle control box and just recently put new cables on it. I have read the threads on how to adjust them but I did not see anything on how tell which one hooks up to the shifter and which one hooks up to the throttle. I would also like to know how the push button Idle works. I cant...
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    Idle Button on 175 evinrude saltwater edition

    I am trying to figure out what could be the problem. when i put the motor in gear it will not turn the prop. I was wondering if this motor has an electronic idle mech that can be stuck. because on the controls there is a button that can be pressed and you can then move the controls foward to rev...
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    1994 Evinrude 175HP V6 60deg with no reverse or forward gear

    I am trying to figure out what could be the problem. I was cruising and all of a sudden the lower unit pops out of gear. I can not get it to go forward or reverse. when i shift it foward i can see the linkage move and the shift rod move when i move it. I have a shop manual but it does not say...
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