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    Part numbers for relays on a jack plate

    Hi everyone. I have a Hydro-Jacker from T&H. This (of corse) is a jacking plate. Does anyone have a part # for the relays? They went out on me on the lake and left me in a bad position. I think the reason mine went out is because I dont have the gauge for height of the jack plate and probably...
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    Any suggestions for a Tachometer on an Evinrude V6?

    Hi. Is there anyone using a tachometer on an older Evinrude / Johnson V6 motor? I have a 1985 model and am in the market for a new tachometer.. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions or recomendations Thanks!
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    Need advice about possible fuel starvation problem

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 235. I took my boat out 2 days ago with this motor for the first time. I had run it a few times with earmuffs.. Didn't notice any problems. New thermostats and good telltale. I would like to ask some advice about this problem before I haul it over to a shop. The motor...
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    Crossflow Evinrude V6

    First, I would like to thank Joe Reeves again for his generous and knowlegable information in helping me solve an electrical/tachometer question. My question is; I am wondering if the cavity underneath the voltage regulator/rectifier on a v6 evinrude crossflow fills up completly with water...
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    A problem RE: Evin V6 Tachometer

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 235 V6. I have gathered that this motor is a 12 pole, 6 pulse. I am having difficulty getting a tachometer to work. I have tried (2) tachs that had selectors set, each to 6 pules. Each responded the same..needle lingered around 1000 r's, regardless of reving the engine up...
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    Poles, pulses and Tachometer

    I am having trouble determining which tach to get for an '85 Evinrude 235HP. Are poles the same as pulses? how many poles does the 235 have? Can you use an automotive tachometer on this motor? Thanks, John
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    Online tune-up procedures.

    Does anyone have any links to specifics of engine tune up and carburetor sync regarding an 85 evinrude 235? I am disappointed that my seloc manual did not go into detail on these issues, and cant really afford a factory manual at this time. thanks.
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    Evinrude power cuttoff

    Asked this on another board, but wanted to try on here too. Have a 1985 evinrude v6. Regarding this motor, how can I build a circut that the motor will send 12 volts when the motor is running, then cut the voltage when the motor turns off? I was thinking about the main charge wire off the...
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    Specific question about identity of 2.6GT Lower

    I have read that the evinrude 235, or 2.6 XP/GT has a lower unit that is a high performance, or heavy duty unit. Is this true? And if so, how can you identify the high performance unit over the standard unit? John
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    Does anyone run a Carter electric fuel

    pump? I have aquired a new Carter P4389. I have done some research on it. It is a Marine pump with a max PSI of 6 psi. It seems to be a quality item.
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    Electric fuel pump for evinrude 235

    I have an 85 evinrude 235. What do you guys think about using a P4389 Carter electric fuel pump. It is a marine listed pump, with a 6psi setting. This pump is actually pretty cool.
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    what kind of electric fuel pump should I use?

    I have a 235 hp Evinrude which is utelizing the 5/16" fuel lines and fittings that exhist on the boat from a smaller previous motor. I would rather leave the fuel lines alone because the quick release fitting which is attached to the tank is 5/16, and dont really want to tear it out. (If I dont...
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    Removing excess weight

    I read that a guy was removing the airbox from his motor to reduce weight. Is this done often? There, afterall is no filter. What about drilling holes in the air box cover for more flow? John
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    Need advice from guys running Nose Cone

    Hi. I am setting up a speed boat (18' fiberglass shallow V Kona, Vintage 1970)with a 235HP outboard (Evinrude) and a lower unit with a nose cone and low water pickup. I am seeking advice about how high to set the motor (In relation to the bottom of the transom) What type of prop to run, And...
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    2 questions the book dosen't answer 235HP

    Hello. I have 2 questions. I have an '85 235HP evinrude. Can anyone tell me how many poles the alternator has. And, it's equipped with the original VRO which is oil-disabled by plugging the oil input line, but still acting as a fuel pump. It there a fuel pump-only,that I can install on here that...
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