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    1989 88 spl starter barely turns flywheel

    Thanks guys, hoping to have some time to work on it this afternoon!
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    1989 88 spl starter barely turns flywheel

    Hello all! Im pretty sure I need to order a new starter from what Ive read, but would appreciate some input. Here is a rundown of the my situation. Last year I never got to use my boat. Had it out in the yard and ran it with muffs on several times before parking it back into my shop. (always...
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    Having issues with 1987 trim tilt

    I had a cylinder shop replace all if the seals in my trim tilt. Now I can't get it to do much. Off of the motor it will raise slowly and lower slowly. But it won't lift the motor. The t/t motor seems to be skipping rather than hearing the fluid noise that they make. Any ideas or info is...
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    25 HP mariner backfires but doesn't start

    To get everyone up to speed: this is a 1988 motor, hasn't been used in around 10 years. Kept inside, cylinders sprayed and turned over several times a year. It had a new power pack or something put on it way back when I pulled it off my boat. Currently, I have installed a new impeller and lower...
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    86 rude 15 hp starting issues

    I was getting my outboard ready for fishing and had issues getting it running. Fresh gas, got spark but when it started, it would only run for a few seconds no matter what I did. Any ideas? Carburetor maybe?
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    Turns over but no spark

    Hey guys, im finishing up my "restore" and have been doing a few to get the motor ready to splash. Thought I was good to go once but found out my battery cable was shot, it heated up and melted the 1/4-20 post right out of the lead on my battery:facepalm: live and learn i guess! replaced...
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    Changing a water tube on a 1987 rude 175

    has anybody ever done this? It has a z turn in it and I was curious if there are any tricks to trade so to say in replacing it. I ordered a new one last night along with a new grommet just in case. Thanks
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    Transducer mount question

    Getting ready to mount the transducer for my humminbird 858 and the manuel suggest locating it on the starboard side due to the clockwise rotation of my prop. The only problem with that is my boat is already drilled out for a kicker to go on the right side of the outboard. Any idea how much it...
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    First time wiring a boat

    This is my first time wiring a boat(other than lights or a bilge pump on occasion) and wanted to run a few things by the pro's!:D First off the boat is my first restore and it is a 22' bluefin with a 1987 evinrude 175 on it. I posted in the Evinrude forum for help finding the tach setting for...
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    tach setting for 87 evinrude 175

    Can anyone tell me what my tach setting should be for my 1987 evinrude 175? The boat didnt have guages in it when I bought it so I am installing all new ones Also, am I correct to connect the grey wire coming from the remote plug to the sender, black wire to ground, purple to ignition? Thanks
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    having difficulties taking lower unit off 1989 rude 175

    Im finishing up my restore, and started doing some motor work today. Ive read up some on taking the lower unit off to replace the water pump, but cant get the shift linkage to release. It took me a great deal of time to just get the bolt out of the linkage(underneath the carbs) but every time...
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    Rude tilt cylinder pin

    Im going to mount a trim/tilt on my restore ( 1989 175 hp rude, t/t came with the boat when i bought it, but motor was burnt up) I dont have any of the mounting bolts which i looked up the length that I need and will take it to the haedware store to match the threads up. Im not paying $14-24 a...
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    Bow mount location ideas

    Looking for input on mounting my bow mount minn kota maxxum. I knoe the farther forward toward the bow it is the more control you have, but I also need room for my cleat and guides. Here are a few layouts I kind of like this third option, it does only allow me to anchor off of the starboard...
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    cold weather epoxy question

    I'm looking at using a 4-1 epoxy to seal my transom. Us composite recommends using the 4-1 over the 2-1 or 3-1 in colder temps. I know that warmer is better, and colder increases cure time, but how cold is too cold? Does anyone have any experience using epoxy during the colder months? Thanks
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    Removing 175 hp from boat

    Hey all, I need to pull my 1989 175hp rude to replace the transom on my project boat. I have never done anything like this and would appreciate all and any input or recommendations on this matter. I have been doing some searching and watched some videos, so Im not clueless, but I would rather...
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    Yammy vmax 150 stalls when put into grear

    Hey guys, i am by no means anything remotely close to a mechanic, and a buddy of mine is having outboard issues. Motor starts fine, but stalls out when he puts it into gear. Any ideas on where to start? Motor is a 98 vmax 150 dual prop. Thanks for any input!
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    console ideas

    Getting ready to build some consoles and wanted some input, ideas, even pics if you have any! I have an idea of what i wanna do, but am always open to fresh ideas. There will be 2 consoles, separated for a walk through windshield. Thanks
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    need help getting mariner 25 hp started

    I havent ran this motor in a few years, but i have always turned it over occassionally and it has been kept out of the weather. Now im trying to get it running and all it does while turning over is cough sputter and back fire. Im thinking i might have the wrong plugs in it, but cant find which...
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    Suggestions on installing decking

    Should/can there be a gap in between your panel of decking? My scenerio is i have my 3/4"ply wrapped in nautalex, and am ready to fasten down to my stringers. One of the reasons im doing it this way is just in case i need access to under the floor, i can remove it. So im thinking of leaving a...
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    changing impellar on mid 60's johnson seahorse 5.5hp

    Ive changed a few on my 86 evinrude 15hp, is it about the same thing with the older motors? There is guy wanting to buy my 5.5hp and it needs a new impellar/water pump and i dont want to steer him wrong. any input is appreciated! Thanks
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