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    Looking for Prop Recommendations

    I have an Avon Searider 5.4 RIB, 18' 700 pounds with a nice new 90 hp E-TEC. I most commonly run loaded up with me (220#), up to 13 gallons of fuel (70#), battery (40#?), tools & spares (50#), food & water for sailors (20#?). I figure I probably add 400-500+ pounds aboard the boat, plus often...
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    1981 80HP, Cranks, No Start

    Cranks fine, no start. No spark on any cylinder. Following the ignition diagnostic path in the Seloc manual I've learned: Stator in spec. Trigger in spec. ignition coils in spec. Continuity Test, Shift Box Side, Remote Control Harness Connector -Checking continuity on the cable/control box...
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    Weight of 1980 4-cyl 80hp?

    Anyone have any idea what the weight of this motor is? My guess is around 300 pounds, but I'd like to know the actual weight. I hate to say it, but I'm thinking of repowering and I'm curious as to the weight of this outboard vs. any potential replacement. I love this motor when it's running...
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    Crank, no start 1980 4 cyl 80 hp

    If I could figure out how to search the new board and get meaningful results, I'd probably find some answers, but I can't get concise search results, so here goes... 1980, 80 HP 4 cyl. Cleaned and rebuilt the carbs this spring. Been starting hard (as always) and running well after the initial...
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    '80 80hp, Misses then runs great???

    1980 4-cyl 80hp. <br /><br />Tough to start when cold, eventually runs, though seems to be missing on at least 1 cylinder, down on power, lousy throttle response, smokey (rich exhaust, as at least 1 cyl not firing). After initial startup, it starts fine, just touch the key and it's running.<br...
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    Power Trim - Bad Solenoid or Switch??

    Old style "Type A" power tilt & trim with an old style single solenoid. Pump motor runs, but only down, not up. Tilt limit override clicks when you press the "Trailer" button. Trim controls are in the Quicksilver throttle arm.<br /><br />Any tips to troubleshoot to determine if it's the switch...
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    Trigger Wiring Rotted. Repair? Replace Harness?

    1981 80hp, 4 cyl. Just noticed that some of the wiring to the switchbox is pretty rotten and extremely likely to fail soon. The worst is from the trigger to the switchbox, and also from the stator (?) to something just aft of the switchbox (rectifier??). All the wiring from the switchbox to the...
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    It Runs!

    Nice warm Day here in the Boston, MA area, and so I opened up the garage to do some work on the boat. It was actually warm enough to run to the store with the top down on my convertible, where I picked up a few bits to finish up some wiring, prop wrench, engine flusher, etc. I've not had the old...
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    Old style PT&T Troubleshooting + Quicksilver control questions

    1981 80 hp, 4 cyl, dual piston PT&T w/ external pump. Fresh water only, stored indoors for several years. All appears to be in good condition, and supposedly worked fine before being stored. I've searched the forum and haven't found anything relating to the following questions:<br /><br />1...
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