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  1. Thirsty Endgrain

    Does this LU oil look bad/milky to you?

    Ran my '02 Merc 90hp 4 stroke on muffs this morning and saw what looked to be oil slick on both sides of the prop on the ground. Had checked my engine oil yesterday and it was a little low, so I filled. Then this morning I decided to check the LU oil just in case that's what was on the ground...
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    Adding trim tabs, positioning, transducer placement, etc.

    I was going to add a hydrofoil, the SE sport 300 to help with lifting the heavy rear of my boat and planing better, but I decided on trim tabs instead, which seem like a better all around choice with better stability. Im trying to figure out how to locate everything. I don't have a super wide...
  3. Thirsty Endgrain

    Prop help, 90hp Merc

    Hi all, I've never yet had to deal in prop choice until now. Done a bunch of research, and just got my new to me engine out for a test last night. 2002 90hp carb'd Merc 4 stroke. Pushing a '64 17.5' Glasspar Seafair Sedan. Currently has a 13" x 19"P alum. prop. Couldn't get over about 4400...
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    2002 90hp ELPT4 - Add water temp and oil pressure gauges.

    I'd like to add oil pressure and water temp gauges to my '02 90hp carb'd 4 stroke. Is it as simple as using signal from each existing sensor? Or do I need to add an additional sensor for either gauge? Is there already signal that goes to the remote in the harness? Having trouble finding wire...
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    2002 carb'd 4 stroke - constant alarm. Please advise.

    Hi all, New to me '02. Just getting everything all tested and worked out before I put it on the boat. When I turn the key on it's a constant alarm beep. Does not go off no matter what. From my research on this model it's either high temp, or low oil pressure warning. Since it stays on no...
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    "New" 2002 90hp carb'd 4 stroke - questions about care and maintenance

    Just picked up a used '02 90hp carb'd 4 stroke. Going through it now, want to do all the maintenance before I get 'er on the boat. New impeller kit, carb kits, have a carb synching tool on the way, lower unit oil, and engine oil. What oil is best to use? From research it seems like 25W-40...
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    Link 'n Sync help - '84 Johnny 90hp

    J90MLCRD Went about doing the link 'n sync yesterday in hopes of getting her running nicely, as I recently got a timing light, and checked timing. Pickup timing was appx. 1ºATDC so things seemed to be off. Spec is 3º-5º BTDC for my engine. Flywheel key in tact btw. I tried following the FSM...
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    Mophorn hydraulic steering, any good?

    Seems like this is more or less a baystar copy. Curious if any here have run it? Reviews seem good, but those can't always be trusted. Appreciate any input...
  9. Thirsty Endgrain

    Remote control for 2001 Mercury 4 stroke 90hp

    Hi all, I have a line on a 2001 90hp 4 stroke. I'd need to get the remote and cables etc. I searched a bit for what I need but I'd like to ask for help here too. I see that there are many aftermarket offerings, from Quicksilver, etc. This seems like something I'd want OEM, but maybe the...
  10. Thirsty Endgrain

    Pairing engine size with boat size

    Hello all, I have a 17 foot Glasspar Seafair sedan with a 90 horse two stroke Johnson on the back. I would really like to upgrade the engine for the best combination of efficiency and power, the boat came with a 75 horse Johnson that ended up being dead, and I was able to find the 90 to put on...
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    Keeping the rim crevice from rusting...

    Not supposed to be a bad joke but couldn't think of what else to title it ;) How does one keep the sharp angled rim crevice from rusting? I wash everything after every launch with salt-off, the rims are only 2-ish years old. Was thinking about smearing a finger of marine grease in that crack...
  12. Thirsty Endgrain

    Through hull fitting extension for livewell plumbing

    Hi all, I'm planning for my livewell, intending to use one of the Groco filtered pickups. Plumbed through the hull into a seacock. The issue I'm running into is the space under my floor to the hull is between 4-6" or so, and the threads on the water pickup are about 2 3/16" long, quite short...
  13. Thirsty Endgrain

    '84 Aquasport osprey 19.5' - Good boat?

    Locally there is one for sale, and it has my interest piqued. It's well cared for and clean, I just know nothing about them. I have looked around at some of the available info, and am seeking advice here too. I currently have a '64 glasspar seafair sedan, which I love! But I want a CC for...
  14. Thirsty Endgrain

    '84 Johnson 90HP died in water, won't restart

    Well I was out in the open ocean (nearshore), and after switching my fuel tanks to make sure I had plenty for the ride into the mouth it simply wouldn't restart. Ran all day just fine before that. Switched tanks, primed bulb until stiff, and just nothing. Ended up killing the battery trying to...
  15. Thirsty Endgrain

    Launching + boat ramps with 2WD Sprinter

    Almost done with the restoration I never intended on doing and about ready to get the darn thing wet. I will exercise good sense in determining if a boat launch is within the van's capabilities, try not to launch/retrieve at low tides or if the ramp is slimy etc. Thinking I'll throw a few...
  16. Thirsty Endgrain

    Greasing creaky tilt and trim

    I can't get grease into the top of the tilt ram pivot point. Pics attached. Is there something missing here, should there be plugs or a bolt through this hole? When I pump grease into the zerk shown, it immediately comes out of the holes on either side of the steering column, and the t&t creaks...
  17. Thirsty Endgrain

    Adding GPS to VHF

    Alright, I have a West Marine VHF 585 that came with the boat and I want to add GPS for DSC. I think I can either tail off of the old Lowrance Elite 5HDI for the signal, or get a little standalone GPS puck antenna. Trying to figure out the best option here. The questions: -what cable end is...
  18. Thirsty Endgrain

    '84 johnson 90hp - regulated rectifier needed?

    It's sure is always something. I still haven't gotten the boat wet yet, as I sally forth into the realms of all things fiberglass, wood, electrical, mechanical, etc. Anyway I just fired it up to check that the tach wiring was all Gravy, and noticed that as I increased rpm's the voltage would...
  19. Thirsty Endgrain

    84 johnson 90hp throttle cable not lining up

    J90MLCRD Finally got the thing mounted to the boat and seemingly no matter what I do the throttle cable seems cocked and it's hard to move from the remote. I tried to take pics to show it but it's really hard to show from any angle. The guide that's attached to the carb cover just doesn't seem...
  20. Thirsty Endgrain

    What should I do to this trailer?

    Please don't say junk it. It seems ill designed to me, but I also don't know much about boat trailers. I've been figuring out the boat part, but I wanna make sure that once I start lugging this thing around it's safe and supportive and I'm not putting anyone or thing in danger (more than...
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