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    Ignition Trouble 1976 Mercury 500 Model #4361844

    Looking for Stator Testing Procedures and if any, Switch Box Testing Procedures. I basically have no spark. But it will, when I have my spark tester installed, get one spark upon initial crank over. Soon as I turn the key and crank the starter it will throw spark once. Continue to crank and...
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    Has spark, then no spark, then spark again???

    2001 Merc 115hp ser#0T362119 Mod#115ELPT4S. Has spark, then no spark, then spark again? Anyone have any idea or had this problem before? Sometimes it'll work fine for a couple weekends then it may not start for 3 days. Seems to do what it wants. Been messing around here in the driveway for a...
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    No Spark - Mercury 50hp 4cyl serial # A133985

    How do I test the switch box and the stator? Ran fine one day and no spark on all 4 cylinders the next.
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    Trim electric motor fills up with hydraulic fluid!

    225 VMAX...I'm on the second electric motor and now after a few days it has oil in it again. The origanl electric motor shaft seal was fine just as this new one was. Why is the hydraulic pump pushing oil inside it?
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    Compression

    1998 Yamaha VMAX 225with 125 hrs on it, I know all the cylinders need to be with in 5% of each other for a good compression test. I'm wondering if someone knows what this motor is supposed to have for psi. I see some motors put out up to 135psi and others 100 psi. I'm looking for a base line...
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    Motor Hours

    Is 150hrs on a 1998 Yamaha VMAX 225 a lot of hours or not? Will it be a good buy?
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    What prop do you run?

    I have a 1999 Skeeter SX210 with a 1999 Yamaha 225 on it and would like some input on getting a new prop. What do you guys run? I tournament bass fish and do have a fair amount of gear I haul. The prop that is on the boat now has no pitch or dia markings on it at all. I have looked inside...
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    1993 150 Evinrude Warning Horn VE150GLETG

    Two things weather they are related or not I don't know but they kind of started at the same time. I get the warning tone that tells me I'm low on oil but its not even below half tank. This happens now and then, that is to say it's not on all the time. I did pull the pick up from the oil tank...
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    No spark to starboard bank.

    1993 150hp Evinrude VE150GLETG. This engine has a shift switch on it that cuts spark to half the engine while shifting to ease the load on the driveshaft. My question is, will it always cut spark to the same bank or will it alternate banks? With the switch connected it will not fire on the...
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    Side imaging sonar

    Does anyone work with expert gps? If so do you know if it will work with the new hummingbird fish finders?
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    Spark Plugs

    I have a 1993 Evinrude 150 hp. Serial # VE150GLETG and I cannot figure out what to use for spark plugs. Every book I look in gives me a different plug. If someone will help and let me know first of all what brand to go with, and second what plug number in that brand, it would help me a lot...
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    Decarboning

    So I have read all the FAQ's and other literature on decarboning an outboard and there are many ways to do it. What is the best way and what is the simplest way to go about it. I have a 1993 Evinrude 150 hp. Thanks for any help.
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    Fish Finder

    Has anyone used the new side imaging sonar? If so is it worth buying?
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    Life Jackets

    I would like to buy a pair of either Evinrude or Stratos life jackets. I'll be fishing in a bass circuit this summer and need them to also be some what comfy. Anyone have any ideas on where to look for them, or suggestions on what kind of life jackets I should be looking for as far as...
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    Recessed trolling motor foot pedal

    Has anyone ever cut a hole in the front deck of there boat and built a spot for the trolling motor pedal like newer bass boats have?
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    Boat seats

    I would like to install new seats in my stratos bass boat. The reason is to have a third seat in the middle. Where do I go to look for seats that will work in my boat?
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    Water Pressure?

    What is normal water pressure for a 1993 150hp evinrude at WOT?
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    Jack Plate

    Just bought a hydraulic jack plate for my Stratos and would like to know what things to look out for when I install it. Any pointers will help.
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    Jack Plate

    Just bought a hydraulic jack plate for my stratos and would like to know what things to look out for when I install it. Any pointers will help.
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    Rod box organizer

    Where can I find a good rod box pole organizer? I have looked over the whole internet I swear. It's for a 1993 Stratos 275 XL. Please HELP!!! Where can I find a good rod box pole organizer? I have looked over the whole internet I swear. It's for a 1993 Stratos 275 XL. Please HELP!!!
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