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    1981 90 hp rude random misfire (e90tlcim)

    ~~ok I have a sporatic/random misfire on number 4 coil (not that the position matters) I swapped this coil with #2 coil and still had a misfire on the 4 coil. my question I guess is what pulses or fires the coil? its not a dead skip as sometimes it fires sometimes not. but I will say it fires...
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    cold start even when hot

    ~~my 1981 90 hp evinrude has a cold start on every restart. my normal cold start routine... run fast idle lever up to "start" position hold key in for 3 seconds then turn to start.. engine fires up after cranking 5-8 seconds. lower fast idle lever to about half way and let it run there about...
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    cold start even when hot

    ~~my 1981 90 hp evinrude has a cold start on every restart. my normal cold start routine... run fast idle lever up to "start" position hold key in for 3 seconds then turn to start.. engine fires up after cranking 5-8 seconds. lower fast idle lever to about half way and let it run there about...
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    primer bulb sucked flat

    1981 'rude 90 hp v-4. for the problem running yesterday fishing the flats (caught great fish by the way) heading in late yesterday afternoon was running at about 3/4 throttle the engine just dies, thought I bumped the switch but no, checked the primer bulb and it was sucked flat. disconnected...
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    primer bulb sucked flat

    1981 'rude 90 hp v-4. for the problem running yesterday fishing the flats (caught great fish by the way) heading in late yesterday afternoon was running at about 3/4 throttle the engine just dies, thought I bumped the switch but no, checked the primer bulb and it was sucked flat. disconnected...
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    4.3 mercruiser oil pressure sending unit

    ok I probably know the answer to this but taking a shot in the dark. on a 4.3 mercruiser will a gm oil pressure sending unit work from napa or auto zone? or do I need to get one from a mercruiser dealer? I know some parts are different but some are the same as gm parts. just curious if this is...
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    trim/tilt issue on 97 mercruiser with alpha ! outdrive

    my tilt / trim down button will tilt it down but the up button will do nothing. I have to use the trailer button to get the out drive back up. ANY and all sugestions will be appreciated
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    clever guy with clever idea to get a boat.

    saw this on craigslist thought it was funny Tyranasaurus Rex Testicle
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    1997 4.3 with alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive noise

    ok a friend of mine has a 1997 searay with a 4.3 mercruiser and alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive, after sitting all winter we fire it up and after a few minutes we start smelling a "hot metal" smell. kinda like a hot clutch or brakes. and a sound that resembles a dry bearing noise. oil pressure and level...
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    fuel tank removal

    ok after running all last season on an above deck portable tank, I think its time to repair the under deck tank in my boat. its a 1981 chaparral 194 bow rider. as much as I hate to cut into my almost new (2 seasons) floor. I have a pretty good understanding of how to do it. pull carpet back and...
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    funny smell and noise 1998 sting ray 4.3 l mercury

    ok a friends boat problem. after the boat has say for about 5 years he decided to bring it back to life. after a new water pump in lower unit, and a new starter and fluid changes we fired it off. after a few minutes of rough running it leveled off and ran smooth as new. (on the hose) played with...
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    check this out

    I hope he is not headed to the lake like this... checkout the pic of the motor still has the muffs on it, 14 ft boat
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    some input on alcohol/boats

    ok heres the thing with the 4th of july coming up. we are planning a large get together and my wife has invited her cousin which is a heavy drinker, and careless. I have had her on my boat one time before while drinking and she WILL not listen to my directions, wont sit down is all over the boat...
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    throttle cable linkage question 90 hp evinrude 1981 v4

    should there be any loose play here between the (gold color) rod and the housing (black)??
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    carb adjusting 1981 90hp v-4

    ok its a 1981 rude v4 90hp and i am trying to figure out how to richen the carbs out to give it a little more fuel at take off. i read somewhere that my engine may be a fixed jet and non adjustable. i have had the carbs off several times cleaning rebuilding etc and never seen an air/fuel...
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    my big ol johnson

    had to share this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDcBtILky0g
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    to grease a hub

    ok pulled my hubs today to inspect/repack/replace and found the bearings good. trailer has bearing buddies. pulled the hubs and replaced the bearings/races and seals since i had already bought them. the hubs were full of old but good grease. cleaned the hubs out replaced races and packed new...
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    need info on old/obsolete item

    he yall this may be the wrong topic for this thread so if so i apologize in advance. could fall under electronics i suppose. but here goes, i have an older garmin gps 40 hand held gps. still works great and very reliable so i hate to replace it. with that said what i am looking for is the...
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    USCG requirements for flares

    what is the requirements for flares and or signaling devices? particularly in florida. would be staying within 10 miles of shore
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    primer bulb

    how often do you replace your primer bulbs? best type or brand to get?
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