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  1. Dennischaves

    1979 Aquasport Family Fisherman

    I found the perfect candidate for my next restoration. It’s an Aquasport family fisherman 176 I believe it’s the same hull as the osprey The boat has a very nice ride The stringers are foam filled and the deck is built like a tub inside the boat Does anyone have any suggestions on removing...
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    1978 85hp fuel issue help

    My 1978 85hp was idling well and trolling leaving the marina it was running fine but when I accelerated it started going faster and suddenly just slowed down to trolling I tried pumping the primer bulb until it got hard again and after a short 1sec delay it would pick up speed and then slow...
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    New startor solenoid problem

    I just replaced the startor solenoid on my 78 Johnson 85hp I wired everything back the way it was now as soon as I switch my battery on the starter images and the motor wants to start without turning the key any ideas what could be wrong?
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    1978 85hp bogging down

    my 1978 Johnson 85hp idles well and at 5mph it runs great as soon as I open up the throttle it accelerates for a second then bogs down if I wait a few minutes it will do the same when I apply the throttle but if I don't wait and immediately apply throttle after it bogs it won't accelerate for a...
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    damaged rectifier

    I was rinsing my motor today on muffs after a day in salt water when it was running some how my negative wire broke at the terminal on the battery did I destroy my rectifier? by running a few seconds with no battery connected
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    2 wire power tilt & trim relay

    I have a 2 wire (blue & green wires) power tilt n trim my control box has just the switch can someone point me in the right direction to wire it up do they sell a kit with the relays or whatever I may need to wire it up
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    70hp compression

    ive been having some issues with my 1984 70hp bogging out when I apply throttle I just bought a new compression gauge to I'm getting readings of 93 92 90 its a harbor freight compression gauge but those numbers just seem way to low?
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    70hp bogging down

    I have a 1984 70hp it starts and idles great yesterday going out from the ramp it ran fine through the no wake zone when I hammered the throttle it just bogged down on the way back to the ramp it struggled just to troll I had this happen last time out so I cleaned the carbs the primer bulb...
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    Primer bulb location

    My portable fuel tank is about 10ft away from the motor (86 evinrude 70hp) should I mount the primer bulb closer to the tank or closer to the motor ?
  10. Dennischaves

    Universal top mount controls

    I recently got another boat it’s a center console and my 84’ Evinrude 70hp has side mount controls I was looking around and I found this top mount control dies anyone have any experience with these ,will it work? (I’m not worried about the wiring) or can anyone provide some ideas/pics of how I...
  11. Dennischaves

    Another boat restoration

    Well what can I say here I go again with all the help from you fine folks on my Glaston V196 i decided to do another boat this time it’s a bayliner trophy 1910 center console first off horrible workmanship the tabbing all came off with a prybar with little effort and of course all the wood...
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    Gas tank locational

    I’m have a 1983 evinrude 70hp on my boat I have 2 6gal portable tanks under the splash well I have room to put the tanks under my center console so it would be about 7- 8’ of fuel line to get to the motor Could I run that long of a fuel line or will it not work?
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    1990 mercury 90hp automatic Oiler removal

    im looking for a automatic Oiler removal kit for a 1990 mercury 3cyl mom looking for the best way to bypass the Oiler I know the make a plate to cover there the pump goes anyone know where I could find one or if anyone any tips on how I could bypass the Oiler move checked online but can’t...
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    Need help identifying a Mariner 90hp

    I has posted earlier about a Mariner 90hp outboard so I did end up buying it but I’m unsure of the year or model the tag on the bracket is gone but I found this on the power head anyone have any idea? (359558) serial num?
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    1973 Evinrude 85hp opinions

    I've been looking at a free outboards the last few weeks to replace my 1984 evinrude 70 hp so far I've looked at a Mariner 90hp Tommorow I'm going to look at 73' 85hp Will the controls from my 70hp work with this motor And are these motors generally good or is there anything I should keep an...
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    89' Mariner 90hp thoughts

    I have the opportunity to buy a 1989 Mariner 90hp complete with controls for very cheap I've only owned Evinrude outboards So I'm new to Mariner Are there outboards generally good ? Any common problems I should look for ? Are the carb rebuilds tough to do compared to omc? And how are they...
  17. Dennischaves

    Fuel filter placement?

    I have an 84' Evinrude 79hp with a portable tank with no fuel filter I just purchased one , where's the best place to put it? before the primer bulb or after it it under the motor cowel ​
  18. Dennischaves

    Charging system help

    I have an 84 Evinrude 70hp can all the pros on here give me a quick rundown of how the battery charging system works Can I disconnect my battery after the motor is running or does it need the battery to run And what size battery should I get The only thing I got really drawing power is a radio...
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    Battery question

    What size battery do I need for a 1983 Evinrude 70hp? i already googled it but I'm seeing so many recommendations
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    Navigation lights

    I have a 19' bowrider and I replaced the combination bow light with separate port and starboard lights do I still have to mount them right in front at The bow or can I move them back closer to the windsheild?
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