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    Beware Cheap Primer Bulbs

    I replaced my primer bulb with one from Walmart. Did some other work on the motor before taking it out for a spin.(Water pump, disable VRO, etc.)<br /><br />Have to go idle speed for about a mile before I can open it up. I get up on a plane (Bass Boat) for about 10-20 seconds and the engine...
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    Aluminum Paint Prep

    Getting ready to repaint Salt water Johnson and need to know what to do about the aluminum pitting. After sandblasting there will be lots of pits in the lower casings. Is there a product I can use to fill in the pits before applying the $pecial primer I purchased?
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    Steering Cable Lub?

    Is there any hope of salvaging a very tight steering cable? It seems to be in excellent shape except for excessive force needed to steer. Removed it from boat and cannot push or pull the center by hand. The end has a spiral wrap around the center shaft which fits into the steering wheel housing...
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    90HP Rude Starving

    It's me again! Honest, this motor is in great shape, just a little old (1988). This problem was here before I replaced the water pump impeller. I thought it might be an overheat problem that I had but know better now.<br /> It runs out of gas in about 30 seconds after reaching plane. Have to...
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    Lower Unit Seal 90HP Rude

    After replacing the water pump impeller I now have lots of bubbles coming from the front of my lower unit. I assume it is exhaust pressure. So, I must drop it again, every so slightly and apply sealant. <br />Questions: What brand sealant is recommended?<br />Should the exhaust be able to enter...
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    Replacing Water Pump on 90 Evinrude

    :confused: Have a 1990 90 HP Evenrude and need info on replacing the water pump impeller. I have done this on a 25HP Johnson before. There was a small plate covering the shift linkage joint. The 90HP does not have this plate. It does have two larger plates one on each side of the down shaft? Do...
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    Correct Trailer Tires?

    My trailer came with P195/75 B14 rated at 1400 Lbs. I assume these are bias ply tires. I'm having trouble locating same. Is it a no-no to use radials on a boat trailer?
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    Check Those Jets!

    Just re-jeted my carbs on 1990 90 HP Evinrude. It always had a rough and shaking idle. Now it's great. I found out that one of the .026 jets was smaller than all the rest. I got into the better half's sewing box and found a needle that would go through the other three but not the fourth. So I...
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    Wires getting brittle - Fix?

    Noticed my wires are getting brittle in my 1990 90HP Evinrude, just like they did in my old 25HP Johnson. In the old days I blamed it on the CRC that the dealer sprayed all over the engine "To protect it from corrosion". I don't know if the dealer got to this one or not. Does anyone know of a...
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    Removing OMC Remote Control

    :confused: When I clear-coated my blue metal flake boat I tried to remove the remote control from the side of the boat so I could sand and coat that area. Never did get it off. Now I'm worried about the two big screws on the side that I loosened but do not come out. There must be nuts on the...
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    1990 Evinrude Oil Injector Question

    :confused: I have a 90 HP V4 Evinrude Model E90TLCC. Didn't want to idle or run at idle speed correctly after 9 months of storage. I cleaned the carb jets prior to putting it back in water. Decided to change the plugs to see if performance improved. When I changed the plugs I noticed that the 2...
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