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    1973 Evinrude 135hp Forward gear slipping

    Hey guys I finally solved my starting issues. and got a chance to get on the water last week. Was a thing of beauty when I turned the key she fired and died then fired with out choke instantly. Warmed it up at the dock and backed out no problem. Hit forward fine and off I went!:D Parked it...
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    outboard vs. inboard fuel econ. Pros & cons

    So I recently got my latest boat running, not sure It's what I Need/want. 16'' AquaStar cruiser with a evinrude 135HP O/B Power trim. I have learned that the bigger boats aren't neccesarly faster but cost more to run. My old 14 surftamer with a 50hp johnson did about 55km/h and run for an hour...
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    Another batt switch question, but using a Onbaord charger

    Ok so I now have 2 very heavy duty deep cells for my minnkota up front. One staring battery (Cranking only, borrowed from my car that is sitting for summer). And now one "house" battery for tunes, fishfinder, bilge pump, lights, ect. while engine is off. This is a older deep cell that will be...
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    Merc 50 HP Year ID then power trim question

    My buddy picked up a boat with a 50 hp merc. 3 cyl. with power trim. The motor runs good, but the trim don't work. The only Info on this motor he could find was the serial # 7070024 Once I know "what" I'm working on I will be able to get a book and understand this motor better. I looked at...
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    Can you test DVA with engine running?

    Got a boat that runs one day not next. Today I was checking DVA not running. Can I check the DVA while the engine is running for the the trigger DVA & stator test.? Using a DVA adapter?
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    1973 Evinrude 135HP random starting..

    Got a 135hp outboard that started friday, saturday, sunday,. no prob first crank. Runs great got idle down on friday abit as it was very high and I know I moved the cables while rebuilding the carbs. Had It purring like a kitten with muffs on. Fired up all day. Fired up on sat. morning with...
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    Lower unit removal on 135hp evinrude

    I want to do the impeller on my 1973 evinrude 135hp Just wanted to check before forcing my bottom end off. I got the bolt that "clamps" the shift rod under carbs, Got the 1 bolt under the trim tab The 1 bolt almost in center of unit The 4 bolts (2 on either side) Should it be free to drop now...
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    1973 Evinrude 135hp-No Spark...

    Picked up a boat in Jan. took a chance that it ran, and "the guy said it did".... 135 evinrude power trim! Can't seem to get it fired up, put new plugs in checked spark by grounding plug and cranking. Thought it had spark but now, doesn't seem to have spark at alll. Noticed that the heads are...
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    135 evinrude has spark won't start? & What Year

    Picked up a boat in Jan. took a chance that it ran, and "the guy said it did".... 135 evinrude power trim! Can't seem to get it fired up, put new plugs in checked spark by grounding plug and cranking. Got spark on all 4 cyl. Noticed that the heads are marked in ink 135 & 140 140 & 135...
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    Fuel line length/moving portable tank

    I have a older 14 ' runabout with 1971 johnson 50hp NO power trim. Would lke to balance out front/back weight issues. Mainly all the weight is in back, 2 batt. spare jerry can and 22L plastic tank. and a transom mounted electric trolling motor. Trims ok with me only and flys about 50-55km/h...
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    tillotson carb parts or kits

    I have a old viking 3 1/2hp outboard with a tillotson MD 124a carb type B I think cause of the sediment bowl. Any body know a place to get parts OEM or N.O.S. replacements? May I need points? for this old girl? H Haven't had much time to play this summer, my motor touched water for total of 3...
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