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    Fishing spots in December??

    Hi folks,<br /><br />I'm planning a vacation for a few weeks to come and visit my brother and his family in Denver Co during December 2003. Being my first visit to the US, I would love to get some fishing in as well. As I'm only starting to put together an itinery, can anyone suggest a few good...
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    Fishing spots in December??

    Hi folks,<br /><br />I'm planning a vacation for a few weeks to come and visit my brother and his family in Denver Co during December 2003. Being my first visit to the US, I would love to get some fishing in as well. As I'm only starting to put together an itinery, can anyone suggest a few good...
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    What tools required for VRO rebuild

    Hi folks,<br /><br />What special tools do I require to strip down my vro pump and where do I get them?<br /><br />Thanks
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    prop ventilation holes

    I have just read an article on prop ventilation where they recommend drilling holes in the prop hub at the base of each blade to allow exhaust gasses to swing the prop. According to the article, this increases hole shot. <br />Here in South Africa we launch our boats off the beach through some...
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    Compression testing, hot or cold?

    All the posts on the forum reccomend doing the compression test on a warmed up engine. What is the reason for that and how different would the results be from a cold engine?<br /><br />I COLD tested the compression on my 'rude 40 hp 1990 model and got 120 and 121 PSI respectively. Would this...
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    'rude 40hp thermostat faulty?

    Hi folks,<br />Is there any test to perform on a thermostat to check for functionality? I've just removed the thermostat (part # 433378) on both my 1990 40hp 'rudes and found the following: when cold I can blow air through it from 1 side to the other. When dropped in boiling water for a while...
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    Evinrude model explanation.

    Hi folks, any knowledgable folk that can explain my Evinrude model number (BE40ELESR)to me? I understand it as follows:<br />B = ?<br />E = Evinrude<br />40 = 40 HP<br />el = electric start<br />E = 9<br />S = 0 (making the year 1990)<br />R = ?<br /><br />The 1st B and last R are a mystery to...
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    Overhaul a VRO?

    Hi folks,<br /><br />Is it possible to replace the diaphragm and spring on a VRO pump and if so, where can I get the kit?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Steering problem - not turning to port

    Hi folks,<br /><br />I run twin 40 hp rudes with a cable steering setup. When I turn to starboard, the motors turn +-45 degrees, which is normal. When turning to port however, the motors only turn about 20 degrees. It seems as if the push/pull arm attached to the motor should still be able to...
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    Evinrude timing questions

    I have a few questions w.r.t. the timing on my '90 40hp Evinrudes. <br />1. No 1 cylinder, is it the top cylinder?<br />2. Timing decall on air intake states 19 degrees, is this sufficient for running 93 octane unleaded at altitude and 95 unleaded at the coast?<br />3. Is the 19 degrees at...
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    'rude carb adjustments

    Now that I've reregistered..... Can anyone let me know if I'm correct in assuming the following: turning the idle mixture screw clockwise, leans the mixture and anti clock wise enriches the mixture? This is for a '90 40 hp Evinrude. Also, after stripping the carbs down, cleaning all the jets...
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