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  1. Jimmy Jam

    '76 E-Rude 85 problem....

    Wooops. Sorry MODs. Can you move this. My aforementioned is having some troubles.... At WOT, it seems to be cutting in and out and not reaching full rpms. I don't have a tach so I don't know where it starts to cut in & out. If I back off on the throttle just a tad then its fine. I took it...
  2. Jimmy Jam

    85' Four winns Horizon 190

    Got a chance to pick up a really nice used one. Guy agreed to let me have it for $3K.... for the boat & trailer..... It has the 3.7L 4 cyl 170HP Mercruiser. Worth it or not? Never owned a stern drive before. It has new tops, new prop, & a really nice interior and hull. One tiny slightly...
  3. Jimmy Jam

    Battery suggestion???

    Hey guys, What would you recommend? '73 15ft Larson Shark with an '76 85hp E-Rude. Just the nav lights and a radio so far, but would like to eventually add a fish finder? Standard marine cranking, deep cycle, or dual?
  4. Jimmy Jam

    Mount of some sort???

    Hey fellas, Been a while since I've last posted. Spring has finally sprung! And I'm getting the rig ready to finally get out on the water. Anyways, I have an old '73 15ft. Larson open bow with a '76 E-Rude 85...runs good and is strong. I also have a transom mount electric trolling motor...
  5. Jimmy Jam

    Adding my Tell-Tale...

    Finally located all the parts to do the install on my '76 E-Rude 85HP. I've located the water access protrusion on the top of the starboard cylinder bank, and have the necessary drill bit size and tap, but my question is.... Where do I place the tell tale exit nipple? Obviously somewhere in...
  6. Jimmy Jam

    Lower unit lube job....

    Sounds dirty....heehheee, Anyways I was looking at the the parts diagram of the lower unit for my motor at the BRP website. '76 E-Rude 85HP model 85693G There are 2 screws for the lower unit which give access for lube. I'm still a newb when it comes to outboards, but if I wanted to put new...
  7. Jimmy Jam

    Seafoam Decarbing....

    Can the process that's described in theFAQ section be done in the driveway....say perhaps with a set of water-muffs???
  8. Jimmy Jam

    Correct Prop Size???

    Hey Fellars, Here's the jist.... 1976 Evinrude 85HP It came with the boat I obtained a few weeks back. Now the prop that's on it says 14x17. Does this sound right??? I tried using the prop finder thru iboats, and I get a range of sizes from 12 3/4" to 14". The boat is a 1973 15'6" open...
  9. Jimmy Jam

    Adding Water Pressure Gauge...

    Just wondering how hard it is to add a water pressure gauge as far as actual connections go? Is the hookup connection...the water line itself? Obviously there's an electrical hookup if the gauge is backlit, but if it doesn't? Saw a TELEFLEX at the Marine Store I'm kinda interested in. Never...
  10. Jimmy Jam

    Marine Store part #

    I found 321886, but can't find 321885. Any idears???:confused:
  11. Jimmy Jam

    adding tell tale to a '76 E-Rude 85HP

    Can some post a diagram of where exactly the water access would be located on this motor? I see a little protursion on the top of the starboard side block. Is this the water access?
  12. Jimmy Jam

    Smart Tabs vs. Hydrofoil

    Any info on these two items? What are the pro's & cons of either? Why would you use one instead of the other? What dictates the use of one over the other?:confused: Thanks. Oh, forgot to mention the use would be with an 15'6" open bow Larson Shark 1550 with an 85HP outboard.
  13. Jimmy Jam

    Any iboats.com marine store promo codes avail?

    Any promo codes for discounts? TIA.
  14. Jimmy Jam

    Help....'73 Larson Shark 1550 R&P steering backwards!!!

    Just took the boat out today on OUR maiden voyage. To make a long story short, the rack & pinion steering is backwards on this sucker. How do I go about fixing this? Any help would be appreciated. Darn near drove the boat onto dry land when we first started out!!:eek: Gotta get this fixed...
  15. Jimmy Jam

    What type of anchor...

    Hey fellars, What type of anchor is best suited for a mucky, muddy bottomed lake? Tried using a FLUEK today, but the anchor wouldn't grab onto the mucky/muddy bottom.
  16. Jimmy Jam

    What size bilge???

    Hey folks, Just wondering what size bilge I should use to replace the old unit I currently have in my boat. It's a 15'6" Larson 1550 Shark. I know most would say a bilge that can move as much as possible, but was wondering what y'all would recommend and what type? Automatic, non-auto, size...
  17. Jimmy Jam

    '73 Larson 1550 Shark Wiring Diagram???

    Anyone have one or know where to get one? Perhaps a link or post it?:confused: Or even a basic block wiring diagram? Just need to power nav lights, map light, horn, bilge, and perhaps a radio later on.
  18. Jimmy Jam

    Pressure reilef nut on 6gal. tank

    Hey there, New to the world of outboards....anyways the other day I noticed the little pressure relief nut on the 6gal tank cap/gauge that came with the used boat I picked up. My question: How far in or out should this nut be when the motor is running?:confused:
  19. Jimmy Jam

    Best way to repair...

    Alright fellars, What's the best way to repair little cracks, chips, hairline cracks, a few scrapes, and a few small holes? Oh yeah, it's a older fiberglass LARSON. Small tub of fiberglass resin? I've worked with the stuff in my younger days having to repair my surfboards...."ah I can...
  20. Jimmy Jam

    Best Repair Manual '76 85HP E-Rude???

    Any recommendations, and where to get one?:confused:
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