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    Ultrasonic cleaners?

    Hey guys, having a problem with a carb or two. Considering buying an ultrasonic cleaner, but I know absolutely nothing about them. Wondering if I should get one with a heater and looking for any suggestions on do’s and don’ts regarding ultrasonic cleaners. This would be used for cleaning...
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    Supersport dash and interior side panel ideas?

    I’m just starting to rebuild my dash. It had nothing on it but a steering wheel, nav light and a cigarette lighter. I’m adding a tach for the OB, a 6 gang switch with a voltmeter, a 12v acc plug and usbs. I’m also adding a horn button and already it looks jammed packed. I have two auto bilge...
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    Eco carb cleaners?

    Aside from those using ultrasonic parts cleaners, does anyone use any alternatives to carb cleaner? I’ve heard of people using pinesol cleaner to soak in. I just finished chemo, the last thing I want to be around is more chemicals!
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    Need help with a model number

    So I dragged another motor play with this afternoon. I think it’s a 1989 60 hp Evinrude. I can’t find the model number on a look up. It’s E60ttlcea. It almost appears that the extra “T” causes the problem, because an E60tlcea shows up. Thoughts anyone?
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Hey guys I know this topic can go in any engine for them however I’d like to know when it is that you simply clean a Carburetor and when you do a full on rebuild? I’ve been through a few carburetor rebuilds, that once I tore into them, appeared to need nothing. Rebuild kits are expensive and...
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    1986 Johnson 60 sounds odd

    Was out fishing in a boat that had a 60hp Johnson that I sold a few years ago It sounds odd when idling. Sounds more like an inverter style 4stroke generator and not a 2stroke. Super quiet. Super smooth. Similar when cruising across the lake on plane but not WOT. No stalling, lean sneezes or...
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    Constant high pitch alarm?

    I just tried running a new to me 1990 Johnson 70 today. I let it warm up at the dock and then started out on the lake. Just as it came up on plane, a solid, high pitched alarm sounded (ear piercing, not a buzzer) and started on until I docked it and shut it down. I just had a mechanic de-carb...
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    1975 SS160 weight?

    Hey guys, anyone know what one of these SS160’s weigh as equipped? Ie; with a max rated outboard and house battery? I’m seeing figures of 675-725 and assume this is bare hull only? We have to replace our car and I’m wondering if I’m under 1500lbs complete with a 70hp Johnson, a house battery...
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    Thinking of switching controls for an outboard

    I’d like to change my controls from the Johnson/Evinrude OMC control box that mounts on the surface of the interior panel for something nicer looking. I would like a cleaner looking style where the throttle box is inside the panel and all you see is the gear selector / throttle, OR If that...
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    1990-1995 era 3 cylinder charging capability?

    If I was running one of my 50/60/70 hp triples for any lengths of time, could any of the surplus charging circuit be utilized if my house or starting battery was fully replenished? Wondering if I could divert the charging to my trolling batteries with this...
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    Carbs from 1989 60 on a 1995 50?

    Looking to get more power out of my 1995 3cyl 50 hp. Will a set from a 1989 60hp fit if I use the linkages off of the 50? They look quite different than the type with the black plastic top caps that the 50 has which didn’t appear to be available until 1994 on the 60’s? That style appeared to be...
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    50 hp OMC triple vibration at lower rpm

    Hey guys, having some troubles with a 50 hp three cylinder OMC. 1995. I rebuilt the curbs hoping it was a fuel delivery issue. New fuel filter. Was running out of sunlight tonight so I took it out for a quick spin. I didn’t get a chance to spark test. Extremely busy these days And it was a...
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    OMC specialty products for carb rebuilds?

    Hey guys I am rebuilding a set of 1995 Evinrude 50 hp carburetors. Just a few questions. With OMC being gone by way of the Dodo, does anybody know equivalent for specific OMC specialty products? It is important that these are easy to find over the counter solutions. I need to transport this...
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    Grew Sportster?

    Hey guys, trying to find info on a boat that I was told was made by Grew but I can’t find any info on it. It’s a 2002 15 or 15.5’ (assuming measurement is taken in a straight line from bow to transom). No tags or labels just a vin # Did they ever make a “Sportster” model? Thanks
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    50 hp evinrude triple low speed issues and short top end

    Hey guys, tried out my new to me 50 and it did not run well. Fires right up, no issues Warms up well on fast idle. Slow acceleration is issue one. It does a fast ch-ch-ch stutter until I give it more throttle and then it clears up and then it runs nicely. Electrical?? It has no real top end...
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    OMC Controls - Alarm during warm-up

    So I’m rigging up a new to me 50 hp triple Evinrude. Supposedly it had a new impeller etc. Purchased from a backyard mechanic so I can’t really say I can trust that but the alarm starts going off within a few minutes on muffs or in the lake. Here’s the thing I don’t get; the telltale stream is...
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    How to remove mercury flush mount controls

    Hey guys. I need some help here I’m trying to remove the mercury controls on a boat I just bought because the motor is bad. I’m changing into an OMC. I really want to get this boat on the water this weekend but for the life of me I can’t figure out how to get this controller off without ruining...
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    Shortening a Bimini top?

    I picked up a used Bimini top in decent condition. But it is 5 or 6 inches too wide. I am considering shortening the frame by 2 1/2 to 3 inches per side. This will mean that the fabric hangs down the side two or 3 inches more. I have no means to hem it. Aside from blocking a little bit of side...
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    Alternate controls to replace 1980’s to 1990’s outboard controllers?

    I’m hearing that the thumb PTT control switch is obsolete and people are hoarding these controllers. Does anyone know if there are any aftermarket switches available or even aftermarket controllers out there? Or if none available, are there kits that allow for up down dash mounted switches...
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    Can we talk about 4 stroke mercury’s from the early 2000’s?

    I bought a boat tonight. I knew the motor needed repair or replacement so I considered it as a part out motor as I have a few 2 strokes to run on it for this season. But on the way home I started thinking about digging into it to see what’s wrong with it. I don’t know anything about these...
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