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    1985 90hp head gasket pics, diagnose help needed.

    i was told i might have water in a cylinder causing a mis-fire, i did have a wet plug, but i did not check to see if it was fuel or water. i decided to pull the head just to have a look anyway. here is what i found. if anyone can read this gasket and tell me what or where it appears to have...
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    1985 90hp firing problem

    i was really hopeful i had fixed this thing, i have fixed the charging and the tach problem. i took the boat out this morning and it ran great (1st time since the reg/rect change) . i only ran it about 15 min because of the weather. we took it out again tonight and ran it for a good 30 mins, and...
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    1985 90hp regulator/rect. effects?

    i have ordered a new reg/rect, but it wont be here until tuesday. i am replacing it because it doesnt seem to be charging the battery(the battery never shows voltage over 12.6 running or not) we took the boat out today and at wot the max speed was 17 (normally its around 24) we have had the...
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    1985 90hp evinrude, possible reg/rectifier

    i have a few problems and just want to make sure i'm spending my $$$ in the right place. problem 1 - my brand new tach (1 didnt exist on the boat to start with) acts funny, works sometimes, doesnt work other times. i have double checked the wiring to the motor and every thing seems fine (no...
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    not cheap just curious

    so i have been working on my project, and like any other beginner have thought about several things. mainly what about other fabrics for lay up. like nylon (i work at a nylon plant) like they say nylon is stronger than steel by weight. i should mention i cant get it from work, we just make...
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    new project questions

    ok, so i had some time on my project today. The local marina doesn't have the manual i need yet (should be here in a few days), so i am flying blind, but i took lots of pictures along the way. so can you all tell me what is left to remove before i pull the motor? does it look like i am at the...
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    new project questions

    ok, so i had some time on my project today. The local marina doesn't have the manual i need yet (should be here in a few days), so i am flying blind, but i took lots of pictures along the way. so can you all tell me what is left to remove before i pull the motor? here are my pics. I swear i...
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    engine gurus needed for advice 1980 140i/o

    ok, guys i have posted in the restoration section because that is what i am doing. I have bought a 1980 success with a 140 mercruiser i/o. I plan on completely restoring the whole boat, but it has not run in over 10 years. It did run when parked and the engine looks very clean and the oil looks...
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    new project for a newbie

    hello, I have lurked for a few weeks now, reading and searching for tips on my new project. I found a lot of answers, but not all, so as i move forward i will be asking more. I love a good project. I love working on things (cars and trucks) so i imagine a boat will be a new experience. I have...
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