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    1989 e150stlcem

    I have a 1989 E150STLCEM I replaced the kill switch and lanyard because I was told by a mechanic that it was bad. Since then, it will start when the lanyard isn't in but it will not when the lanyard is on. Could I have reversed the wires somewhere? Next question, I hooked up the oil tank yet...
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    Old gas

    Ok I have a 1989 150stlcem evinrude. When I bought it the VRO was not hooked up. Though it was new, the owner never hooked up the tank for fear that it would go and cause the lower half of the motor to go again. Last year I bought the boat, noticed it ran rough, took it to a mechanic, he...
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    I screwed up with the ignition switch

    Couple weeks back, I rebuilt my carbs, replaced my fuel lines, tore apart my trim and put it back together. The last thing I was told was bad was my kill switch, which I also replaced. After getting it all back together, I started it up, it ran absolutely perfect, until I went to shut it off...
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    I screwed up with my ignition switch

    Couple weeks back, I rebuilt my carbs, replaced my fuel lines, tore apart my trim and put it back together. The last thing I was told was bad was my kill switch, which I also replaced. After getting it all back together, I started it up, it ran absolutely perfect, until I went to shut it off...
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    Silly Question

    I finally got myself an actual manual for my motor, however what I noticed was it doesnt have any information on the remote on it or the wiring harness, for a diagram, would the accessory catalog have that information?
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    Thank You all

    First, I know I have been asking alot of questions on here, some of them may seem ffolish and I apologize. But I just wanted to say that I do appreciate the help I am getting from you all. Since, coming onto this forum I have gone from knowing almost nothing about my motor (car jockey) to...
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    Joe, Tilt Trim Question

    I apologize about hijacking that thread and figured out what had happened. when it popped out, I didnt see it. Anyhow, I put it all back together and the up is working fine, but the down on it will not work. It is back together as the picture shows and I cleaned everything, emptied and...
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    Tilt/Trim Issue

    I have an 89 150hp, the tilt will lift the motor fine, but when I hit the down it will not release and stays in the up position. I hear the motor running but nothing happens. I checked the fluid, it was dirty, so I bled as much of it out as possible whil replacing with new. It will go down...
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    Funny

    Saw this from a friend
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    Is this how the floats should look?

    Is this how the carb floats should look?
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    Hose sizes

    Ok, I have read quite a few threads here regarding alcohol killing your lines. I have looked at all the parts blowups for my motor, any ideas on the proper hose sizes and types for the primer and fuel line from the fuel manifold to the carbs and primer to the carbs. On a seperate note I...
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    Cleaner for plastic carb bowls

    What is the best cleaner for plastic carb bowls?
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    Baffled by Carb

    I ordered the kit to rebuild my carb, got it, looked at all the schematics for my carb while waiting for it. Got the kit, and started trying to match up all the parts to the schematics, got a little scared by all the extra parts in the kit as compared to the drawings. I pulled the carb off and...
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    Prop Shaft Straightening

    Has anyone here tried hydraulic propshaft straightening on the boat? Is it worth it? Does it work?
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    Quickstraight

    Is anyone here familiar with the Quickstraight system and know if it's available in Illinois?Indiana chicagoland area?
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