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    Wiring a 12v TM battery

    I am installing a new TM battery and came across a strange setup. I know this should be easy but the current setup is abit confusing. I have 3 large wires going back to my current 12v battery. There are 2 red wires that are exactly the same (no yellow or orange or striped) that connect to the...
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    1987 88hp evinrude v4 crossflow

    I have a 1987 88hp evinrude v4 crossflow and the manual says gap the QL77JC4 plugs to .040. All of the newer references state to gap them at .030. I think I will split the difference and go .035 like Pat2009.
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    primer solenoid leaking

    My original primer solenoid valve (red valve) developed a crack. I put in a replacement that was an aftermarket brand. It worked for a couple months but, now gas gurgles up through the red valve when I push the key in to start. The engine starts and runs fine. I just don't like fuel spilling out...
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    steering cable?

    I have an old boat from the mid 80's. It has rack and pinion steering. I want to remove cable to try to get some oil into it. There is not enough room to remove it from the tilt tube, due to the side of boat and I do not want to remove the engine. Does anyone know if the cable can be removed...
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    tilt tube ?

    Does anyone know how to get the nuts off the ends off the tilt tube om an Evinrude v4? They are 1-1/4 inch or 32mm. When I try to get them loose the entire tube just spins. There is no way I could find to hold the tube because the ends are threaded, don't want to mess up the threads. Does this...
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    Electrical problem

    When I connect my battery, everything is powered at the helm, lights and gauges, even though key is off and power switch at helm is off. I do not think it is the power switch at the helm, because I removed it and everything is still on. I will try a new power switch but, Any other ideas ...
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    tachometer?

    I am trying to get my tachometer running on my 88hp evinrude V4. I bought the boat several years ago and the tach has never worked. It now has power and the needle moves slightly when powered up. I tested the signal wire and it has continuity. I noticed my rectifier is not mounted to the engine...
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    forward controls?

    My evinrude v4 uses model 0174229 forward control box. My controls were very hard to operate. It was not the cables. It is a surface mount with only one lever. I took it apart to clean and lubricate. Probably a mistake, kind of complex workings. My only problem is a small steel ball fell out and...
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    Lube control cables

    Can I lube the control cables on my evinrude outboard using a compressor by just removing them from the forward controller and leave them attached to the engine? I do not want to remove them completely incase they get out of adjustment.
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    Water pump?

    Going to replace water pump on my 88hp Evinrude. I see people on youtube lube the stainless steel cup and wear plate with many different things to prevent a dry start up. Some use 2 stroke oil, Mavel mystery oil, marine grease, Dish soap, etc. What is the correct lube to use? or does it matter...
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    Small oil leak?

    After I had drained my LU gear oil out. I noticed some oil seeping out of a tiny hole that is about 3 inches to the right of the water intake grill, starboard side, on my 1987 88hp Evinrude. Is this normal? The hole is factory made and not sure it's purpose. There is another hole just like it...
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    Gear oil change ?

    Need to change gear oil on my 1987 88hp V4 Evinrude outboard engine. After looking at a parts diagram, I noticed Evinrude shows some different seals / o-rings for the fill plug and vent plug. They show a clear nylon washer and a black rubber o-ring for these plugs. Are both required for each...
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    Shift rod cover?

    I dropped the lower unit on my 88hp Evinrude 1987 model E88MSLCUS and found some lower unit gear oil seeping up out of the hole where the shift rod screws down into. When I took the shift rod cover off that entire cavity was full of lower unit gear oil. Is this normal? Please advise on how to...
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    Size of tubing?

    Does anyone know what size inner diameter tubing I need to hook up to my water pick up tube so I can flush the engine with the LU off? Engine is a 1987 88hp Evinrude. Thanks.
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    Lower unit ?

    Tried to run my 1987 88hp today on muffs after cleaning head covers and taking out tstats to check an overheat problem on the starboard bank. She was not pumping any water, nothing from tell tail or anywhere I could see. Shut her down quickly even before any alarm. Removed the LU and found a...
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    Bolts ?

    Hello fellow boaters, I have been doing some maintenance on my 1987 88hp Evinrude engine. I am by no means a mechanic, but know enough to do some maintenance items. My questions are about bolts. I have owned this engine for about 20 years and only run in freshwater, but the previous owner...
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