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    1987 XP 200 blue paint..??

    After lots and lots of searching, I was told by two Evinrude dealers that the paint for my 87 XP200 was OMC/BRP #771244.... which is the new number replacing #282924 "blue". After painting the lower unit it's obvious that it isn't the color. Nor is it "close". It is many shades darker. It's...
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    Fort Lauderdale Area - GAS DOCKS

    Hello all, I've seen that some of the people posting here are from Ft. Lauderdale, specifically The New River area. While I have been 'from' this area for over 50 years, I only recently began boating here again. All my info is VERY old info. I know the waterways, the reefs, the...
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    Load resistor - how used

    I'm off to Rat Shack for a 10ohm 10watt resistor... to use as a "load resistor". Is this the part I need for DVA testing on a 1987 200hp evinrude..?? Do I use the resistor to "replace" the coil in the circuit , and test... from the PwrPck "side" of the resistor..?? (Waiting for my OEM manual)
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    1987 XP200 Evinrude - Cover - Cowling Re-Finish

    Ok... I've been working on this engine for awhile... and it's running better and better... right now I'm removing the carbs (again) to re-clean them, and check ALL the floats for proper setting. And will be checking/replacing fuel/recirc lines next. Each time I remove the cover, in my mind I...
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    1987 XP200 Evinrude - Carb float adjustment

    Hey all, Looking at my carbs again... S--T..!!! I found one with the float NOT allowing any, or much gas into the bowl. Hope I didn't burn a cylinder...(@?#?$?!!<?!!!!%!!!) How much float travel are these supposed to have..?? Where is the travel measured from..?? I guess I could measure...
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    1987 Evinrude XP200 - major tune up (??)

    Hello all, again.... I've been following the thread on the '87 Evinrude 'rebuild'... great stuff. It's actually helped me keep motivated with my own 'project'... an '87 XP200 Evinrude. Jeff was very helpful with some questions I posted on that thread, but I'm thinking I shouldn't hijack that...
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    1987 EVINRUDE 200XP - What next..??

    Hello all..!! I'm new to this forum but not new to boats/motors/etc. I've worked on OMC outboards before, but it was a LONG time ago. Most of my experience was on OMC 140/150hp motors from 1978-1990. Here's what I have... A 1987 Evinrude 200XP that I've "known" since new. My friend bought...
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