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    77 Evinrude 70hp fuel pump question

    Hey.. so I noticed a strong fuel odor the other day. Upon inspection I found my fuel pump housing was cracked. I ordered a new fuel pump and when I got it I noticed that it had the 3 nipples and a vacuum port on the back, but mine had the 3 nipples and no vacuum port on the back. Can I just...
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    2004 Merc 90 elpto to 115 opti, or 115 elpto.. worth it?

    Im looking to possibly repower my boat. I have a 17'4" aluminum bass boat with 90hp merc elpto. Im looking at a 115 opti. or a 115 merc elpto. How much of a speed diff would I be looking at? Right now unloaded I can get 42mph and loaded 38- 39mph. And Will all my current controls work? My main...
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    90hp merc wont go in gear. any ideas?

    Ok so my 90hp merc wont go in gear. it will go in reverse, but not forward. I had someone push the lever while I was watching the linkage on the motor and it goes just fine in reverse, but when it pushed forward the carb linkage works fine, but the gear linkage doesnt move at all.!!!! any...
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    operating rpm for 2 stroke 90hp merc?

    I am new to outboards and Have some questions. Is there a recommended cruise rpm for a 2003 90hp 2 stroke merc? I know full throttle rpm is 5500 rpm or so. I was just curious if there is a rule of thumb when cruising long distances? Drew
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    questions about ngk 41-buzhw2 and 41-buhw2

    I have some questions regarding these plugs ngk 41-buzhw2 and 41-buhw2. It says both can be used for a 2003 90hp elpto. So whats the difference and which one should I run?
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    98 merc 175 black max issues

    Hey guys I am having a problem with my engine. Its a 98 merc 175 blackmax. I took it out the other day and it ran great. I shut it off to fish afor a while then when i fired it back up floored it to get the boat on plane it wouldnt rev above 2000-2400 rpms. I tried several times with no luck...
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