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    On board charger questions.......

    I have three batteries.....one to start engine only...one is accessory....and one is for the trolling motor. The accessory battery is connected in series with the troller for 24 volt performance I want to install a on board charger......do I really need a three bank, or just a two bank...
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    On board charger questions.......

    I have three batteries.....one to start engine only...one is accessory....and one is for the trolling motor. The accessory battery is connected in series with the troller for 24 volt performance I want to install a on board charger......do I really need a three bank, or just a two bank....???
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    Starter starts engine as soon as I hook up Battery........

    1976 70hp Evinrude New rebuilt starter....new starter solenoid.....new ignition switch.......wiring is all good and clean. Was testing the engine on the muffs.......shut it off....started it back up 2 minutes later and when the engine started the starter keep spinning. I turned the key off the...
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    Ignition Switch Troubleshooting Help Needed..........

    1976 Evinrude 70 hp Turn the key and just barely hear the solenoid click. As per the service manual everything passes until step 3 & 4 With key is start position and test the "S" terminal , I`m getting 5.7 volts (step 3) it says if no reading go to step 4. Should that be 0 volts or the 5.7...
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    Tilt and Trim Fluid Question.........

    On older 1980`s OMC ttilt motors, does it matter if you use Dextron or Type F trans fluid?
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    Carb Jets Cleaning Question.............

    Will it hurt to soak the brass jets in paint thinner overnight? They have a lot of varnish on them....or other recommendations??
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    Help with Intermittent engine bogg.........

    1976 Evinrude 70HP Last two times out, I am getting a Intermittent bog. Runs good when first take out for the day.....after fishing a while then I go to move...the engine wont take throttle past idle speed. Then sometimes it runs normally. I wouldn't swear....but I think when I tilt the...
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    Need help with Fuel Pump...1976 70HP

    I noticed iBoats dont list a rebuilt kit for the the 1976 70hp engine. BRP wants 118.00 for the housing and gaskets. Is there any other option??
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    MotorGuide wont stay in position......

    I have a 1987 Motorguide Brute 24v troller.....when I press the switch to run the motor, the thrust of the motor wants to make the shaft turn, thus I am having to compensate with the pedal to keep it going in one direction.It keeps wanting to go to the left. Is there an adjustment somewhere...
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    Ignition Coil Swap on a 1976 70 HP Question...........

    I`ll Make this short as possible: 1976 70 HP Rude #1 Coil has a crack in it.....the other two look fine. Ordered New coil and the CDI coil that was sent is completly different than the old ones. A few seasons ago, I blew up my 1975 135 HP Johnson. I installed brand new coils on it before it...
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    1976 70HP ignition issue.......

    1976 70 HP Rude Cruising at WOT yesterday the engine just quit. Just like you turned the key off and would not restart. Bulb was full of fuel and nice and hard. When I got it home I tried to start the engine and it fired and ran for 5 seconds then quit. I check for spark and had no spark on...
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    Wiring Gauges Question.........

    1976 Evinrude 70HP I am rewiring the whole boat. The OMC Manual says that only the tach should be hooked to the remote. Can I wire the tach,fuel gauge and volt meter to the power wire from the remote or is this too much of a draw and will pop the fuse at the engine?
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    Water pump,T-sat,Cooling question........

    1976 Rude 70 HP This is a new to me motor: Is there a way to tell if the water tube is connected well after installing the Lower unit? I have water coming from the prop exhaust and lots of water coming from the cavitation area. Also looks like a small pee hole in front of the lower unit and...
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    Engine swap advice needed.........

    As some of you know, I need to replace my engine. I found a 1977 Evenrude 70 HP. which is rated for my boat. Havent got it yet , just want to get advice befor I do this. The replacement engine DOES NOT HAVE THE TILT & TRIM. The 135 that is on there is to big anyway for the boat. I`m going to...
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    Low Compression on one cylinder........

    1975 Johnson 135 HP Been having idle and hard start issues, started late spring kept getting worst. checked compression Cylinders 1,2,3 are 125,115,115...Cylinder #4 is 40lbs (Cold engine) No knocking or other unuasual engine noise. Is there away to tell if its a head gasket or the piston...
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