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    Continental 21' Deck, Stringers Transom

    I just began the teardown of my 21' Continental CC, purchased and ran for a few seasons before the soft spots and finish pushed me to rebuild. Plan is to redo the transom, stringers, and then deck...going to begin cutting out the deck soon, just need some guidance on how to approach the deck...
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    35amp flywheel center magnet shifted but not loose -how to remove in one piece??

    The center magnet on my 35 amp flywheel ('89 175 crossflow) seems to have shifted about 1/3" out of position...BUT it isnt really loose to the touch. Does anyone know how I can loosen this in one piece so I can re-epoxy in position?? Is this even possible?
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    Broken timing pointer...swap intake manifold or make one?

    The timing pointer on the intake manifold for my donor powerhead was broken... I have the old intake manifold, with the timing pointer still attached...but Id rather avoid swapping if I can... I can also fab my own pointer, I suppose...But can I accurately ascertain TDC without a TDC tool as...
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    Warning Horn Buzzer - 2 or 3 lead?

    I need to replace my warning horn on a 1989 Evinrude 175xp...searched to no avail. In order to purchase the correct replacement at Radio Shack I need to know if it is a 2 or 3 lead buzzer? The existing buzzer (aftermarket) was a 2 lead but I want to be sure... Thanks!!
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    Swapped all '89 175 35 amp Xflow components to '85 235 10 amp Xflow powerhead - ISSUE

    Having a what seems to be a timing issue as title states.... Original motor was a 1989 175hp Evinrude Crossflow with 35amp (single power pack), vented flywheel Donor powerhead was sourced from a serial reading 1985 235 crossflow with the 10 amp (twin power pack), non-vented flywheel So...
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    1989 Evinrude 175 dies when quickstart turns off

    Motor is a 1989 175 crossflow Motor idles just fine in quickstart, but once it gets up to temp its dies once the power pack pulls the timing (consistently dies right after the 5 seconds of automatic timing advance). I can "catch" the motor if I advance the throttle (no opening of the carb...
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    Take a look at my plugs and tell me what you think - 1989 Evinrude 175

    Motor is an '89 Evinrude 175 crossflow...took a trip to the keys this weekend, ran about 45 gallons (premium only) through her (a good bit of running for the old gal). She ran great spare noticing a decrease in idle stability (will die when throttling down to neutral; and when sitting at idle...
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    DIY Engine Cable Assy Tips - 1989 Evinrude 175 Crossflow

    Im am going to re-do the engine cable assembly (motor-back wiring harness) due to shorting cables and corroding connections, including diodes and 5-wire power pack connector. Engine is VRO delete. Wanted to know if anyone has any tips or tricks...so far have the follow list of questions and...
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    Running at 75%, engine dies and wont restart (VRO pulse line leak?)

    Motor: 88-91 Evinrude 175 with VRO2 (w/oil delete; running premix) Issue: Ran at about 75% for roughly 25 mins absolutely no issues. Anchored at a reef for about 45mins, restarted and continued to the inlet. All of a sudden, running at about 75%, she just dies. Sounded like I either ran...
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    1985 Evinrude 175 Overheating/Fuel Issues

    First, greetings all...new member, first post after some minor lurking on the side. Cliffnotes in BOLD Back Story and facts: Purchased a used 1976 21ft center console with a 1985 'Rude 175 VRO (removed - using premix). The boat has an internal 60 gal tank, not sure of tank condition. Also...
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