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    1994 200 hp Evinrude Ocean Pro Pinging on Acceleration

    E200TZERK, seems to run fine and gets my 20' SportCraft center console on plane quickly. 1057 hours, vro still installed and working, fresh gas. Compression is 90 or 95 on all cylinders, from what I've read here, that's good. The problem is that on accelerating, if I only go to 3000 or 4000...
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    1994 Evinrude 200 Ocean Pro, gauge reads 18v+

    I recently bought this motor, E200TZERK, and installed it on my boat, a 19.5' Sportcraft center console. The controls, gauges, ignition switch, and warning horn came with the motor. Every time I turn the key on, the horn goes off once. Is this normal? Also, when the ignition is on, the...
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    How low can motor be on transom and still be safe?

    I got a good deal on a used 1994 Evinrude Ocean Pro 200 (E200TZERK), but the problem is that it is a longer shaft than the motor I am replacing on my center console (30" compared to 22"). I've read many posts here on motor height, so I know the anti-ventilation plate should be about even with...
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    1970/71 60 hp Johnson - Bad Amplifier or Coil?

    I could never find a model number but it is either a 1970 or 1971 60 hp Johnson with Hydro-electric shift. After it stopped running the other day, I found that it was not getting spark to any of the plugs. I read a lot of related posts here, but I still need more info. I did F_R's test of...
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    Cuda 168 vs. Piranhamax 215?

    Anyone have experience with either the Eagle Cuda 168 or Humminbird Piranhamax 215 fishfinders? I'm looking to get in at the bottom end for my first fishfinder and these two are as close to the bottom as I could find, both under $80. These two seem to have similar features, and I couldn't find...
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    Gas evaporation question

    I have a portable 6 gallon tank of gas on my boat as a holdover from when I first got it a month ago. It was a backup in case I had any problems with the gas that came in the built-in 40 gallon tank. I still want to keep it on board for a backup until I feel completely comfortable with the...
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    1982 20' Fisherman

    I've had this boat about a month, and it sits level in the water when still. At full throttle, though, it lists to port. (I thought I'd never use that phrase legitimately!!) It's as if there's an extra person or weight on the left side. I haven't weighed it yet, and I've gotten conflicting...
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    1974 135 Johnson plug and tilt questions

    'Morning, Any help with these two items would be appreciated. Plugs: My 1974 135 Johnson had NGK B8HS-10 plugs installed when I bought it, and three new ones in the dash. I bought one new one and installed all four, gapped at .030. It didn't seem to run any differently. I have to go at...
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    1974 135 hp temp alarm? tach?

    I recently bought a 1982 20' Sportcraft Fisherman with a 1974 135 hp model # 135ETL74B. It sat for one year since the previous owner bought a new boat. Prior to that, he says he used it regularly. I did the basic checks and the Seafoam De-carb treatment, and have had it on the water a number...
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    60 hp Johnson - choke makes it run better?

    What a great site! I'm new to boating and have learned a lot from this forum in the last few weeks trying to fix the ailing Johnson I bought with a 1962 MFG 15 footer. I've searched many postings and still have some unresolved problems. I'll try to be brief while listing the things I need...
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