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  1. Melvin Hatcher

    19' Key West 150 hp E-Tec

    Anyone have a 19' Key West CC with a 150 hp E-Tec? I have a 1985 XP150 Evinrude on my 19' sportsman and I am wondering if there will be any performance gains if I install the new E-Tec. I know there will be less engine noise and better fuel economy. Best regards,
  2. Melvin Hatcher

    1985 XP150 Add filler blocks or not?

    I have a stock 1985 XP150, compression is 85-90 psi. Engine runs good. I would like to know if adding intake filler blocks would give any boost in power? DHadley, Joe or anyone who care to comment thanks in advance. Regards,
  3. Melvin Hatcher

    1985 XP150 Add filler blocks or not?

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  4. Melvin Hatcher

    Engine over revs using fogging oil

    I have a 1985 XP150 Evinrude. I installed the new sharader valve primer port at the beginning of the spring boating season and the engine started good with the new primer and everything worked as it should during the entire summer. This winter, I finally got around to fogging my engine for the...
  5. Melvin Hatcher

    Oily residue leaking from power head gasket

    I have 1985 Evinrude XP150 and the power head and exhaust back cover plate gaskets are leaking oily residue profusely therefore, it's time for them to be replaced. Other than that the engine runs great. Anything special I should look for or expect to see once the engine is opened, any do's...
  6. Melvin Hatcher

    Remote or piggyback tach

    Is there a piggyback or remote tach monitor that I can attach to my BRP system check tach? My boat is a center console and at high speeds or just on the way at pretty good clip twenty-thirty or so mph. I am standing. In the standing position I cannot see the tach. I would like to install a small...
  7. Melvin Hatcher

    Stereo location in a 1900 Key West?

    Hello, I have a Key West 1900 Center Console that I am installing a stereo. I am looking for ideas and pictures of other boat owners with similar boats. Regards,
  8. Melvin Hatcher

    Fish Finder on Trolling Motor

    I would like to add a fish finder to work with my bow mounted 24 volt riptide trolling motor.<br />Can I use without problems one of the trolling motor's batteries for power for the fish finder, or do I need to run wires from the starting battery to power the fish finder?<br /><br />Regards,
  9. Melvin Hatcher

    Oil leaking down exhaust housing.

    Any ideas on this leak? 1985 XP150 Evinrude<br /><br /> <br />
  10. Melvin Hatcher

    1985 CrossFlow V6 Ignition Coils

    Does the appearance of the exterior of these v6 coils give any indication of their condition, similar to the appearance of the charge coils on a stator when it is bad and showing signs of melting tar oozing out the coils?<br />Reason for my question, my twenty year old coils are not oozing any...
  11. Melvin Hatcher

    Checking compression?

    I have often heard that you must ground the spark plug leads while cranking the engine. Would it be ok to use a remote starter switch to crank the engine while leaving the ignition switch off? Using the remote starter with the ignition off, there would not be a need to ground the spark plug leads.
  12. Melvin Hatcher

    Timing my old crossflow

    I just got back in the house a few minutes ago, from being down at the boat dock timing it with a test wheel.<br />The wheel I borrowed had several numbers on it, 321210, 387388 and 135 stamped on it also. Accordant to Peetie-pie, (she was at the throttle,)our engine would only spin that wheel...
  13. Melvin Hatcher

    Boat trailer Dolly?

    I have a 12,000 lbs dump trailer, used for hauling wood for winter heat and gravels for the road for my house. Also, I have 19.2 ft. Key West center console fishing boat and trailer.<br />Both sit in my back yard. I would like to move them around from time to time while I am mowing the lawn...
  14. Melvin Hatcher

    How to set the timing on a cross-flow?

    I have a 1985 Evinrude XP150 that I would like to set / check the total timing.<br /><br />What is the best way for the home enthusiast / hobbyist to set the timing on a Cross-flow?<br /><br />Since I don't have a test wheel or a tank large enough house my engine. <br /><br />My backyard...
  15. Melvin Hatcher

    Power head removal!

    I need to replace the gasket between the power head and lower unit on my 1985 XP150.<br />What is involved in this procedure?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />DoferGofer :rolleyes:
  16. Melvin Hatcher

    Surface gap spark plugs

    What is the life expectancy of surface gap spark plugs? :rolleyes: <br /><br />Can they be visibly checked, or do they just give poor performance when they go bad? :confused:
  17. Melvin Hatcher

    Prop Size / RPM Visited Again

    I have a 2003 19'2" Key West Center Console fishing boat. :) <br /><br />Engine 1985 Evinrude XP 150.<br />Boat speed: 44.7 (GPS)<br />Engine RPM's: 4950 (W0T)<br />Prop OMC: 14 1/4 X 21+<br /><br />My goal is fifty + mph at 55 to 5800 rpm's.<br /><br />Help please! :rolleyes:
  18. Melvin Hatcher

    Recirc Lines

    Hi,<br /><br />Anyone, have a picture or diagram of the recirc lines for a 1985 Evinrude XP 150?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />DoferGofer :confused:
  19. Melvin Hatcher

    Minn Kota Trolling Motor!

    Anyone out there running a Minn Kota Riptide, AutoPilot, CoPilot? :confused: <br />I recently had my local mariner install one on my 19 ft' center console Key West. I can't wait until spring to try it out. :cool:
  20. Melvin Hatcher

    Need help chosing trolling motor battery

    How do you pick the best trolling motor battery? :confused: :confused:
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