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    Bait tank pumping water intermitantly

    I'm not sure what kind of pump I have installed but I think it's located in the wrong place. Its located in the bilge pan in the back bottom center where a bilge pump should be. The intake is right next to the drain hole. When the boat is at a troll or stop the water pumps fine, but when I get...
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    Fuel line connections and Fuel Pump

    I have a Evinrude 70hp E70TLCRD. All the fuel lines are connected with tie wraps and are really loose, I can turn the hose with my fingers easily. Should I replace the tie wraps with Stainless hose clamps? Also, I was checking the fuel pump for air leaks by blowing (by mouth) on the intake and...
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    Proper Tach ?

    How can I find out what the proper tach would be for my E70TLCRD Evinrude? I looked in my manual but it doesn't say how many poles or pulses that engine puts out. It only says, make sure you install the correct tach or it will damage your ignition sys. Please help. Thanks
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    16 Trihull Phatom 84 screw holes in hull

    I bought this boat a few month back and everytime I take it out water gets into the subhull under the deck. I found that whoever mounted the Captains chair they used too long of screws which 3 went all the way through and out the bottom.....bummer..... they tried to patch with 5200 and painted...
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    70hp Rude is surging at WOT

    E70TLCRD I just had the motor serviced by a qualified service center. They cleaned the carbs and did the link and sync. They gave me a A+ on the motor. I took it out for the first time after the service and noticed a surge i.e. good bog good bog at WOT. When I pushed the key choke every couple...
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    Keep the motor running

    I have a rude 70 hp E70TLCRD I just had serviced. Carbs cleaned and new water pump and seals. It wasn't cheap and I want to make sure I keep this motor in excellent condition as it is now. It has only been used in fresh water, though I am planning on doing some salt water running. What would be...
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    70hp evin #E70TLCRD 2-?'s

    1. Took the boat out today, jumped right up to plane for about 1 min. I didn't touch anything and lost rpm. Did all the normal checks, firm ball, tried to choke, fresh fuel etc. I had the same problem a few weeks ago so I pulled the drain plugs on the carbs and sprayed some carbs cleaner into...
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    fuel gauge stuck on full

    Does this mean I have a sending wire shorting out? It ohms out ok but no change no matter what I do, please help. On the tank I'm thinking the sender is the center post and the ground is the spade terminal off to the side, is this correct? There are no markings.. Thanks
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    Pee hole question

    My pee hole had a fitting that broke off the end of the hose where the water came out. I didn't replace that fitting and just let the 1/8" rubber line hang out the cowling. My question is, will that harm anything without the fitting that broke? There is a larger stream of water coming out now...
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    Replace impeller?

    My brother in law has a Black Max 6 cyl. Not sure of HP or Mod# Anyway, the last trip to the river he had a powerpak replaced. We went to launch the boat and it wouldn't start. We pulled it out and he tried again figuring he could turn it off if it started, well, it fired up out of the water and...
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    leaking gear oil lower end

    Hey maties, I have a 1984 rude Mod# E70TLCRD. I have a couple of ?'S 1. There is some gear oil seeping out of the lower unit, a friend of mine told me that those older motors always have a bit of seepage and I shouldn't be concerned. It is not milkly in color but it seems to me, if oil is...
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    Steering Slip, Motor RPM drop and screw hole leak

    Hi Guys, Ok, I took my 16ft Trihull out for the first time this past weekend and had a great time, though there were some minor problems. 1.) The steering slipped when I put a lot of pressure on it, I could feel the gears slip. I'm planning on making sure the gear housing is all tight by...
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    Transom monted trolling motor

    I have a 84 trihull I bought for a fishing / family boat. I want to stay away from mounting a bracket on the bow, as there is know access to bolt it on, most likley filled with foam. I have a transom mnt trolling motor wich I could use but I'm not sure how much control I would have. If I did go...
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    75' Seaswirl Trihull vs. 84' Phantom Trihull

    I am trying to decide between these two hulls. First the Seaswirl 1975 1. Made very well 2. ugly, not very attractive 3. Solid deck and side walls 4. Some bottom hull repair has been done. 5. Very basic no extras 6. Working lights, Second, the Phantom 1984 1. Made not very well, thinner...
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    Repair mounting holes in fiberglass

    I took off a trolling motor which was mounted on the front of my Phantom 84 Trihull 16ft. It is made of fiberglass and has no access from the inside. Under the holes which are about 3/4" dia. is foam. Can I just fill with marine epoxy, sand and paint or? Also filling in Screw holes from previous...
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    Evinrude 78'? 65hp question

    I thinking about buying a Evinrude 65hp year is questionable, the seller told me it's a 75 or 78' but it is very clean v4 compression is135psi on all cylinders and has never been used in salt water. Seller told me it has points and condensor and no pack or coils...so year is? I have not seen the...
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    73' JOHNSON 85HP REBUILD

    I HAVE 1 CYLINDER THAT HAS A BROKEN RING, WOULD IT BE WORTH REBUILDING? WONDER WHAT THE COST WOULD BE? SHOULD I JUST BUY ANOTHER USED OUTBOARD? I DON'T WANT TO SPEND MORE THAN $1500.00 YOUR OPINION WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANKS
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    Proper way to jump start the starter

    I have a 73 85hp I'm troubleshooting. Has no spark on 3 out of 4 cylinders, has new powerpak and coils check out good. I want to unplug the harness and jump the starter without starting a fire with massive sparks, to check the key switch and harness as potential problem. Thanks
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    73' 85HP JOHNSON LOW COMPRESSION

    My question is, will it hurt the motor if the #4 cyl is running compression of 75 while the other 3 cylinders are running 105 to 110. Seems to be running ok just a little rough at low RPM. Though stays running no problem. Not ready to put big bucks into this old fella. Thanks
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    Kill Switch, no spark 73' 85hp Johnson

    Wondering if a 1973 85HP Johnson has a Kill Switch or an emergency stop switch on the outboard. If so where is it located. Trouble shooting a intermitant spark problem. Once I finally get a spark going, boat has no problems for the rest of the day. Thanks for your thoughts.
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