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    Black, Oily plugs all the time?

    I have a 1973 115 Evinrude that has a 1977 135 powerhead on it. The motor runs great but everytime I check the plugs they are always real oily and black with carbon. I'm running the same size jets that came with the motor. I hear of guys all the time talking about their plugs being a light...
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    Dhadley........Talk to me!!!!!!

    I have a 1973 115 Evinrude that I built a 1977 115 powerhead for. I bored it .030" over and used a set of Weisco Pistons in it. I'm using the 135 carbs, 135 heads, and the 135 exhaust bubble on this motor. I was wondering how much timing can I safely run with this motor to get the most power...
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    Exhaust Relief Holes at Idle??

    I have a 1973 115 Evinrude that will sometimes try and load up at idle and at low RPM's in a "No-Wake" zone. I have heard of some people drilling out the idle relief holes on the back of the midsection where water and exhaust comes out when the boat is sitting still or at low speeds. I have...
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    Exhaust Releif Holes at Idle??

    I have a 1973 115 Evinrude that will sometimes try and load up at idle and at low RPM's in a "No-Wake" zone. I have heard of some people drilling out the idle relief holes on the back of the midsection where water and exhaust comes out when the boat is sitting still or at low speeds. I have...
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    How much High Timing can I run?

    I have a 1973 115 Evinrude with a 1977 115 powerhead on it that has been modified with 135 heads, 135 exhaust, and the 135 carbs bored .030" over and a set of weisco pistons. I was wondering how much high timing can I safely run in order to get the most performance out of my motor without...
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    Hustler Aluminum Housings?

    I have seen these props and wanted to get some feedback on these. They claim they are high performance,so based off what you guys have seen, are they pretty good props as far as top end speed is concerned? <br />Thanks:<br />Jason
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    Hesitation in engine when planning off?

    I have a 1977 135Hp Evinrude that we went through and put all new parts in it a few years ago. The motor has run great and still does. The only thing I have noticed is that when I first put the boat in the water it has got so that when I try and plane off for the first time it has a bad...
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    Results from using Marine Penetrol!!!

    I used this stuff for the first time last night on my 1985 Sunbird and it worked like a charm. I have never seen anything bring out the fadedness and dullness than this stuff did. It really looks like a brand new boat now. I am very pleased with this stuff. However I do have some questions...
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    What is Marine Penetrol and where can you buy it?

    I've heard so much about this stuff and was wondering what is it and how does it work? Where can you buy it?<br /><br />Thanks:<br />Jason
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    Spark Plug Suggestions

    What plug do you guys recomend running in a 1977 140hp Evinrude? I'm looking for an all around good plug that will be best in performance. I'm not interested in doing any trolling so thats not a factor. I cruise with this boat and waterski too so it's going to see wot alot.<br />Thanks:<br />Jason
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    Getting ready to paint a Boat, Need suggestions please!

    I have a 1985 18' Sunbird boat that I'm fixing up. The red on the boat has faded some over the years closer to the back or the boat. I've tried waxes, compounds, everything to bring it back out but no luck so far. We run in salt water alot so most of the time when I wax the boat and then use...
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    Tight Steering?????

    I just put a new sterring cable on my boat last summer and you could almost turn it with your fingers like it had power steering. It was like that all summer, then this spring when I pulled the boat out of storage I noticed that the steering was tight. I had to pull the motor off for other...
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    Fuel leaking out of carbs?

    I have a 1976 Evinrude 115. The motor runs fine all day but when I shut it off and tilt the motor up I get gas leaking out of the carbs into the transom which makes a real mess. I never tilt the motor all the way up, I just tilt it up enough so the motor will clear the groung when trailoring. Is...
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    Outboard Engine Mounting Height?

    I have an 18' Sunbird (1985) with a 135 evinrude on it and I was wanting to play around with engine mounting heights. Is there a rule of thumb to go by? I have the aftermarket Tilt & Trim unit on my boat so therefore it sets the motor back off the transom about 6". I want to be able to get the...
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