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    Is my #6 Cylinder Dead - with pic.....

    2005 Merc. XR6 - 150HP. Out for the second time this year, boat ran great the first time out needed a new #2 coil and replaced impeller, didn't notice any problems at all. I was running at about 4,000 RPMs after a good warm-up. Dropped down off plane and lost RPM's. Horrible sound coming...
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    '89 Evinrude E150TXCEM V6 Service Manual

    I am looking for a service manual for the motor listed above. Is there perhaps a PDF file that can be downloaded from the net? If not, where is a good place to contact for a copy of said manual? My searches so far have given me no leads. Thanks for the help.
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    Pulling Motor & Transom Replacement - hints and tips?

    I am going to tackle the transom of my 1989 Springbok Aluminum in the next couple of weeks. This is a fully size bass-boat type set-up. I noticed a little bowing in the transom last year and checked out the wood and it seemed in pretty rough shape in spots. I have read a lot about this project...
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    Running hot

    I picked up a bunch of weeds around my motor intakes. Should have known when I didn't get up on plane as quick as usual I had a bunch of weed around the water intakes. Alarm goes off before I know it - running hot. I immediately put the pieces together and get the weeds away from the intakes...
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    Decarbing for idiots

    I read the FAQ on decarbing and am not mechanically inclined enough to play around with fuel lines etc.<br /><br />Can I simply put seafoam on my regular pre-mix and run it through that way?<br /><br />I could probably handle taking out the plugs and spraying in some deep creep. Do I then put...
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    Cold Start Procedure Evinrude E150TXCEM

    I have a 1989 Evinrude V6, model number E150TXCEM.<br /><br />The throtle has a bar on it that I thought was the choke, but have heard it is a high idle bar. The key on the unit pushes in, but I don't need to push the key in the turn it and start the engine.<br /><br />Currently I prime the...
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    HELP - Evinrude won't Start!

    I have a 1989 150HP Evinrude V6. It's been very hard to start, but once it starts and runs for 5-10 minutes it's fine to start back up after fishing for a couple of hours.<br /><br />I thought for awile that I was flooding it. Would prime the ball until hard, would not fire. After 5-15...
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    Battery doesn't hold charge

    I have an Interstate deep cycle marine/RV battery that doesn't seem to hold a charge. There are a few numbers on the top of the battery - SRM-27 600CCA 750MCA.<br /><br />It doesn't seem to want to hold a charge and takes a really long time to charge.<br /><br />Anything I can do to overcome...
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    1989 150HP VRO

    I recently purchased an 18 ft. boat with an '89 150HP VRO V6.<br /><br />The guy I bought it off said he always pre-mixes his fuel 50:1 as he does not trust the VRO. I don't know if it's disconnected, or if it's gone all together.<br /><br />How do I check if the VRO unit is still there or if...
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    Capacity Plate - 1988 Springbok 18 ft.

    I just bought my first boat and with the excitement of everything I overlooked a few things.<br /><br />I can't find a capacity plate on it anywhere.<br /><br />Can anyone help me narrow down where to look.<br /><br />What are the consequences if I don't have a capacity plate, btw I am in...
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    Aluminum Leaking

    I just bought a 1988 Springbok 18' aluminum boat. It's my first boat and I was really excited about it until we got it back from the water. My driveway slopes down and there's water dripping out from one (maybe more) rivets. There one drip about every 7-10 seconds.<br /><br />I have done a...
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    Evinrude Year

    Serial Number R8187314<br />Model Number E150TXCE<br /><br />Thanks.
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    Year of My Evinrude

    Serial number R8187314<br /><br />Thanks.
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    Mercury vs. Tracker (by Mercury)

    What are the differences in thses motors?<br /><br />I am considering buying a 1997 Nitro with a 120HP Tracker engine on it.<br /><br />Tracker engines are made specifically for Nitro Boats, by Mercury, but what are the differences in the Trackers and an "actual" Mercury?<br /><br />Are they...
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    Mercury vs. Tracker (by Mercury)

    What are the differences in thses motors?<br /><br />I am considering buying a 1997 Nitro with a 120HP Tracker engine on it.<br /><br />Tracker engines are made specifically for Nitro Boats, by Mercury, but what are the differences in the Trackers and an "actual" Mercury?<br /><br />Are they...
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    Legend Fiberglass Boat?

    Maybe someone can help me.<br /><br />I think Legend is a Canadain brand of boat. They made a lot of aluminum boats, but I saw a fiberglass one posted for sale in a local magazine. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with a Fiberglass Legend boat.<br /><br />The ad says it is a '92.<br...
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    Buying a 1997 Force By Mercury

    I'm thinking about buying a 1997 Astro Bass Boat with a 1997 Force By Mercury engine.<br /><br />What do I have to look at and are these a good motor with a good repair history. The guy who is selling has only had the boat a couple of months and has no history on the motor. I haven't water...
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