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    1981 90 hp rude random misfire (e90tlcim)

    ~~ok I have a sporatic/random misfire on number 4 coil (not that the position matters) I swapped this coil with #2 coil and still had a misfire on the 4 coil. my question I guess is what pulses or fires the coil? its not a dead skip as sometimes it fires sometimes not. but I will say it fires...
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    cold start even when hot

    ~~my 1981 90 hp evinrude has a cold start on every restart. my normal cold start routine... run fast idle lever up to "start" position hold key in for 3 seconds then turn to start.. engine fires up after cranking 5-8 seconds. lower fast idle lever to about half way and let it run there about...
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    cold start even when hot

    ~~my 1981 90 hp evinrude has a cold start on every restart. my normal cold start routine... run fast idle lever up to "start" position hold key in for 3 seconds then turn to start.. engine fires up after cranking 5-8 seconds. lower fast idle lever to about half way and let it run there about...
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    primer bulb sucked flat

    1981 'rude 90 hp v-4. for the problem running yesterday fishing the flats (caught great fish by the way) heading in late yesterday afternoon was running at about 3/4 throttle the engine just dies, thought I bumped the switch but no, checked the primer bulb and it was sucked flat. disconnected...
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    primer bulb sucked flat

    1981 'rude 90 hp v-4. for the problem running yesterday fishing the flats (caught great fish by the way) heading in late yesterday afternoon was running at about 3/4 throttle the engine just dies, thought I bumped the switch but no, checked the primer bulb and it was sucked flat. disconnected...
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    4.3 mercruiser oil pressure sending unit

    ok I probably know the answer to this but taking a shot in the dark. on a 4.3 mercruiser will a gm oil pressure sending unit work from napa or auto zone? or do I need to get one from a mercruiser dealer? I know some parts are different but some are the same as gm parts. just curious if this is...
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    trim/tilt issue on 97 mercruiser with alpha ! outdrive

    my tilt / trim down button will tilt it down but the up button will do nothing. I have to use the trailer button to get the out drive back up. ANY and all sugestions will be appreciated
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    clever guy with clever idea to get a boat.

    saw this on craigslist thought it was funny Tyranasaurus Rex Testicle
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    1997 4.3 with alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive noise

    ok a friend of mine has a 1997 searay with a 4.3 mercruiser and alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive, after sitting all winter we fire it up and after a few minutes we start smelling a "hot metal" smell. kinda like a hot clutch or brakes. and a sound that resembles a dry bearing noise. oil pressure and level...
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    fuel tank removal

    ok after running all last season on an above deck portable tank, I think its time to repair the under deck tank in my boat. its a 1981 chaparral 194 bow rider. as much as I hate to cut into my almost new (2 seasons) floor. I have a pretty good understanding of how to do it. pull carpet back and...
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    funny smell and noise 1998 sting ray 4.3 l mercury

    ok a friends boat problem. after the boat has say for about 5 years he decided to bring it back to life. after a new water pump in lower unit, and a new starter and fluid changes we fired it off. after a few minutes of rough running it leveled off and ran smooth as new. (on the hose) played with...
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    check this out

    I hope he is not headed to the lake like this... checkout the pic of the motor still has the muffs on it, 14 ft boat
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    some input on alcohol/boats

    ok heres the thing with the 4th of july coming up. we are planning a large get together and my wife has invited her cousin which is a heavy drinker, and careless. I have had her on my boat one time before while drinking and she WILL not listen to my directions, wont sit down is all over the boat...
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    throttle cable linkage question 90 hp evinrude 1981 v4

    should there be any loose play here between the (gold color) rod and the housing (black)??
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    radio reception poor, help

    Re: radio reception poor, help it may not be a "wire" as much as a round receptacle that is built into the back of the stereo unit and the male antenna wire plugs into the hole. the red arrows show where the receptacle is and the other image shows what the receptacle will receive (antenna...
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    carb adjusting 1981 90hp v-4

    ok its a 1981 rude v4 90hp and i am trying to figure out how to richen the carbs out to give it a little more fuel at take off. i read somewhere that my engine may be a fixed jet and non adjustable. i have had the carbs off several times cleaning rebuilding etc and never seen an air/fuel...
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    my big ol johnson

    had to share this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDcBtILky0g
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    to grease a hub

    ok pulled my hubs today to inspect/repack/replace and found the bearings good. trailer has bearing buddies. pulled the hubs and replaced the bearings/races and seals since i had already bought them. the hubs were full of old but good grease. cleaned the hubs out replaced races and packed new...
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    need info on old/obsolete item

    he yall this may be the wrong topic for this thread so if so i apologize in advance. could fall under electronics i suppose. but here goes, i have an older garmin gps 40 hand held gps. still works great and very reliable so i hate to replace it. with that said what i am looking for is the...
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    USCG requirements for flares

    what is the requirements for flares and or signaling devices? particularly in florida. would be staying within 10 miles of shore
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