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    Fuel coming out of the hose connected to the vapor pump 0433352

    Hello all. 1999 Johnson V4 2-stroke with VRO - When priming the carbs with the bulb, raw fuel squirts from the hose exiting the vapor pump. Carb on the top left seems to be starved for fuel. Any ideas as to what may have gone wrong? Many thanks.
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    1997 Mercury 125 ELPTO - issue with starting

    I recently purchased a boat that has a 1997 Mercury 125 ELPTO outboard. I did a compression check on the motor and got good results - 120 / 115/ 115/ 115. After replacing the fuel lines and other maintenance, I moved the boat out of my shop to start for the first time. This is when the issue...
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    1999 Evinrude 115 Ficht - cold run issue?

    Motor - 1999 Evinrude 115 Ficht - E115FSLEEC Since it has gotten colder, this motor is exhibiting an interesting behavior. It starts and idles well, but when I try to go beyond idle, it stops immediately like you turn the key off. It will run fine in or out of gear at idle, but when I try to...
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    1999 Evinrude E115FPLEEC - removing steering arm bolts to replace powerhead

    The powerhead on my 1999 Evinrude E115FPLEEC is blown and I am in the process of removing it but have run into an issue. There are two 5/8" hex bolts that fasten the steering arm to the powerhead (?). These bolts seem to pass through a rubber mount(?) and then into the powerhead (?). I am unable...
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    My 1992 Mariner 90elpto is sick...puzzled

    Motor - 1992 Mariner 90ELPTO S/N OD130152 Up until a recent trip to MN, the boat has run well, with no issues. During the trip, I drove through a deluge and apparently water got into the fuel, which caused the motor to run poorly. I eventually drained the tank and refilled with known good...
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    1992 Mariner 90ELPTO trim/tilt - single ram - how to change hydraulic fluid?

    I suspect my 1992 Mariner 90ELPTO has the incorrect trim/tilt fluid in the system. I want to drain and refill it, but am unsure how to do that with this single-ram unit. Aside from tilting the motor full up, supporting it with the tilt lock and then removing the drain plug, are there additional...
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    1988 Cajun Elias Fishin' Edition - need documentation

    Hello, all! I am in need of printed documentation for my 1988 Cajun Elias Fishin' Edition boat. I'm specifically looking for docs that explain the function of all the switches in the boats well as location of fuses /circuit breakers and any other detailed information about the boat's systems...
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    Electrical issue with 1988 Cajun bass boat

    I just purchased a 1988 Cajun 19' bass boat and have discovered a serious electrical issue that has me off the water until I can get it resolved. In the process of troubleshooting the issue (low voltage to the live well pumps and bilge pumps) I have come across what looks like a capacitor that...
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    1995 Force 90 - fuel delivery issue?

    The saga of the Force 90 continues...now that I've all the gremlins previously noted fixed, another one has popped up. The motor starts immediately and idles well. After about 30 seconds, it leans out and stalls. I pump the bulb until hard (i can hear it filling the carb bowls) and it...
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    1995 Force 90 swap for 1993 Force 120

    Happy New Year everyone! I'm considering a project where I'd replace my 1995 Force 90 outboard with a pristine 1993 Force 120. Is anyone aware of any issues with wiring / mounting / etc. that I'll need to address? I am hoping the controls and harness will be "plug and play", but that may be...
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    1995 Force 90 - runs poorly at speed

    Looking for anyone who's had a similar issue with their Force 90... The motor starts well and idles fine. However, when coming up on plane, it stutters, vibrates and is reluctant to rev. Eventually, it will plane out, but it struggles. Top speed is about 2/3s what it should be (1995 17' Pro...
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    Odyssey boats - anyone familiar with them? History?

    Someone out there must be familiar with a boat brand called "Odyssey"...not the pontoon boat, but a line of aluminum fishing and sport boats manufactured during the early 2000's. I've attached a pic of one for sale locally and am very interested, but can't find much on line about them. This one...
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    1998 Mariner 40ELPT - trim and tilt issue has me perplexed

    Looking for tips to troubleshoot a problem I have with my 1998 Mariner 40 tiller motor with power trim and tilt... As it is now, the trim / tilt switch on the engine or tiller handle only moves the motor down. When I press up, the relay clicks, power goes to the trim motor, but nothing...
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    1998 Mariner 40 engine - s/n tag is not legible - need help!

    I recently purchased a 1998 (mfg. in Nov.) Mariner 40 outboard. It's the 3-cyl. 2-stroke model with oil injection, long shaft, electric start, trim and tilt and tiller steer. I am in need of a parts list for the motor, but since I don't have the serial number, it's a crapshoot finding the right...
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    2006 Merc 90ELPTO - tachometer issue

    I have a 2006 Merc 90ELPTO on a Tracker V18 with the factory tachometer that I purchased recently. The issue I am having is with the tach. When I switch the key on, the tach zeroes. When I turn to start, it briefly registers a reading and then immediately goes to zero. Increasing RPMs does...
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    1991 Evinrude 40 with VRO - warning buzzer question

    I have a 1991 Evinrude 40 with VRO. Upon starting the motor for the first time, the warning buzzer began to beep - at about 1 sec intervals with frequency increasing as RPMs increase. The motor was lightly smoking during the brief time it was running. I found no leaks at the reservoir or at the...
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    1992 Bonito 19CC

    I am in search of a catalog / brochure- Bonito Boats. Bonito was a builder in Orlando, FL, who went out of business in 1990. They made a line of runabouts and center-console fishing boats. It looks like their molds may have been taken by Cimmarron Boats out of Jackson, GA, who produced some of...
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    2002 Mercury 75 2-stroke - replaced defective regulator and now have tach problems

    My batt was not charging while the motor was running, so I replaced the voltage regulator with a compatible one from Amazon. This fixed the charging problem, but now, the tach is acting up. It reads OK up to 3000RPM, but as the engine revs, the tach does not follow - the needle also 'vibrates'...
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    Fin-Nor 2 1/2A reel - info?

    Does anyone have detailed information regarding the Fin-Nor 2 1/2A ocean reel? I am interested in the approximate vintage, size and any other infos you may have. I have checked the Fin-Nor website, but no infos there... I'd also be interested in the approx. market value of a pristine, never...
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    2004 Mercury 75 ELPTO - low on power -

    My 2004 Mercury 75 ELPTO starts and idles fine, but when last on the lake, it would not plane the boat out normally - with some playing with the trim and choke, I finally was able to get the boat on plane, but it would not rev past 4000 rpm. No missing, no unusual sounds. I even tried to trim...
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