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    Replacing CDI stator with Mallory?

    1995 70 Force lost spark. It's a CDI equipped OB (reg/stator/swtbox). Stator checked-out bad. Have a Mallory stator that is applicable to this OB, but the switchbox to Mallory stator leads don't match up. The CDI unit has two grounded leads, leaving a red and blue to connect w. the stator. The...
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    Help with hydraulic line fitting please

    '95 FORCE 70HP OB - I need to remove the power tilt pump and remount it to accommodate fitting the OB to a jack plate. Without removing an existing hard line to determine the fitting (male flare type?) size, anyone know what it might be? I can order a fitting that installs in either the pump...
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    1995 FORCE 70hp intermittent power drop

    First 2 times out this year and I think I might have a bad coil ?? - had a trouble-free '06 season on this OB that had the PH rebuilt in '05, stator/switch box/rectifier replaced in '04. During the winter I run the motor for 15 min each month on conditioned fuel. Never had any related problems...
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    Wellcraft Fisherman 230 1999

    - Random thoughts about this boat - no T-top, single Optimax 225 What I like: Console cabin is usable, even for a 6-2 220#'er like myself. It's possible to get a decent rest snoozing in the cabin. Lots of deck room, especially behind the helm. Wiring is good, access to serviceble items is...
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    Wellcraft Fisherman 230 1999

    - Random thoughts about this boat - no T-top, single Optimax 225 What I like: Console cabin is usable, even for a 6-2 220#'er like myself. It's possible to get a decent rest snoozing in the cabin. Lots of deck room, especially behind the helm. Wiring is good, access to serviceble items is...
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    2000optimax 200 hp

    I've experienced the same alarm warning with my 225. I discovered that this was related to charging voltage being low 'cause I had the batt. selector switch on "BOTH". It took both batteries to start as they were low to begin with. Selecting only one battery to charge solved the alarm warning...
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    '99 Optimax 225 - excessive oil use

    This OB was "new" to me @270 hrs. It's an easy starting motor, idles fine, operates OK through all RPM ranges. I noticed a good 3/16" layer of tarry gook inside the prop snout and didn't think much about it until I noticed how much oil this OB uses, about 1.75+ QT every 2 hrs. I replaced the...
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    New to me: 1999 Opti 225

    I'm looking for general tips, lived and learned adviced, and any other hints specific to this OB. <br />It was all original w. 273 hrs. when I bought it; seems to run fine even on the original factory plugs. Looks like usual seasonal service work was done. So far I've checked compression...
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    Stored '99 FICHT/maintenance before use?

    I'm looking at a boat that has a '99 Evinrude 200 HP FICHT, 200+ hrs, last used regularly in 2002. With no tech service options in my area I will definately re-power this boat if I buy it.<br /><br />The boat broker seems unconcerned about any PM to this OB previous to us taking the boat for a...
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    Sportscraft - gone AND forgotten?

    I'm looking for a 21'- 23' CC, step-in console. 1999 > 2001 Sportcrafts seem plentiful and the asking prices are coming down. I've looked at a few, with OB brackets and open transoms, step-down "berths" from the helm and step-in closets forward. Similar boats seem to be Pro-Line and Sunbird...
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    New to this forum / older Evinrude concerns

    I just became the owner of an 1984 Evinrude 235HP. It's former life apparently was pampered with service and attention, low hours in lake use, and it performs as expected. I'll know more after using it on a very large and heavy CC hull. Eventually I will put a newer and more economical OB on the...
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    Compression low after rebuild?

    After having a '95 FORCE 70hp powerhead rebuilt the compression readings are 100/105/105. I'm following all the suggested break-in procedures and only have 2.5 hrs of running time on the clock so far. Can I expect to see the compression readings climb over the next 7-8 hrs. before switching back...
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    Compression disappeared overnight

    1995 70hp has had its share of problems this summer. After replacing a blown headgasket ("discovered" after an overheat scenario) have been concerned with #1 cylinder compression and check it after each 2-3 hrs. of running. It had held steady @ 115 psi. After an afternoon of flawless...
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    Adjusting timing out of water

    I don't have a test wheel to run WOT in a tank and set 1995 70hp FORCE to the spec of 30 BTDC. So I adjusted it "static", cranking in the full throttle position. Now running 850 RPM at idle on muffs I have 9-10 degrees BTDC. Can't find a spec for idle timing though. Is this good enough or do I...
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    "New" OB still on pallet : problems?

    An 8 year old FORCE still on factory pallet. I would expect that there could be some significant problems with a motor laying around for years on its side. I told the seller that I'd rather find one that had been used for some hours and then properly laid-up rather than this "new" one. He wants...
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