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    Shift Shaft O-ring replacement on lower unit rebuild

    1978 Evinrude 140hp model: 140883C I'm doing a lower unit re-seal on this motor and have the cover off that houses the shift shaft o-ring. I need to replace this o-ring, but cannot find where to get it out. It looks like there is some brass housing for it, maybe pressed into this housing but...
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    Popping noise going around curves

    I'm trying to help a friend troubleshoot a problem he's been having on his boat. It's a Bayliner with a 130hp Force outboard. When he's pulling a tube or something behind the boat going around a curve he hears a popping or hitting noise coming from underneath the boat. From what he tells me it...
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    Problem with 1 cylinder 110hp Evinrude

    First I'm going to say how disgusted and furious I am with Outboard Exchange, LLC out of Waterford, CT. I bought one of there re-manufactured motors and having all kinds of problems. First my tilt/trim unit was leaking all over, I sent it to them and they are currently sending me a new one. Now...
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    sealing fuel fitting threads

    Im working on a new fuel system install and I have a few barb fittings that I need to seal. Is it safe to use a 3M scotchweld gasket maker adhesive to seal the threads? The tube says it is gas and oil resistant.
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    How does this control box come apart? (PICS)

    I'm trying to take apart this evinrude control box so I can paint it. At the stage shown in the pictures, I cannot figure out how to take the throttle arm off and all the components out of the box. I'm trying to completely disassemble the unit. Anyone have any ideas?
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    Are lifting eyes used to lift entire outboards?

    I'm planning on hoisting my 110hp outboard up off a stand to install on my boat in a few weeks and looking into options for doing this. I've seen the lifting eyes that you attach to the flywheel, are these used to pull the powerhead off outboards or used to lift the whole outboard? Or both? This...
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    Help selecting controls for my Evinrude 110hp

    I have a mid nineties (don't know the exact year, but has a red wiring plug type) and I'm looking for all the controls and wiring harness for it. What I want is this kit, but want to use a side mount control box, not the Binnacle type boxes. It's my understanding that the "Binnacle" controls...
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    My new Evinrude outboard from Outboard Exchange

    I thought I would post my new 110hp Evinrude outboard I purchased from Outboard Exchange in Waterford CT. Before dealing with this company I couldn't find a whole lot of feedback so I thought I would add some of my own. They did a great job of this motor. It was a complete re-manufacture of a...
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    Where can I find these upholstery fasteners?

    I believe these are called hook fasteners. I tried looking at various upholstery suppliers online but cannot find a match for these. Anyone have a source or idea where to get them? http://i45.tinypic.com/1z4bvrb.jpg
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    Wet Sanding and Buffing Enamel question

    I've begun wet sanding my completed boat hull which was painted with Supermarine SM-1000 enamel paint. I'm new to the wet sanding and buffing process, and fairly new to painting in general. When we sprayed the hull it came out with a significant amount of orange peel. When I wet sand it removes...
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    Flotation Foam covering area

    I'm considering purchasing a 2 quart kit of some brand 2 part flotation foam and was wondering how much of area can these kits approximately cover? Has anyone used these before?
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    Evinrude Starter Brackets

    I'm curious about the mounting design of the different size evinrude motors in the 1990's range. I currently own a 30hp which one of the bracket studs pulled out of its thread on the side next to the carburetor. I've seen issues similar to this here so I know it's a common problem. I've since...
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    Can I add a fuel sender to a portable above deck tank?

    I'm purchasing a portable gas tank similar to this one: http://www.iboats.com/Moeller-s-Tempo-Lpt12-Fuel-Tank/dm/*******.638619966--session_id.198243738--view_id.729917 I have a teleflex universal sender that I want to use. Can I hook this up to the tank and how? Thanks
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    Alternative way to pull flywheel?

    I'm trying to pull the flywheel on a 30hp Evinrude using a universal puller from Harbor Freight. It's setup correctly, but I cannot get it to pop. I've tried penetrating oil with no success. My next option would be to hit it with a (brass?) hammer to try and get it off, but I don't like doing...
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    Aluminum Starter bracket stud?

    I purchased a 1996 Evinrude 30hp with a broken starter bracket stud. The previous owner tried to helicoil it but didn't work because of all the torque produced from the starter. I'm going to have a guy fill in the hole with aluminum weld, but I'm faced with two options. One, I could fill it...
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    Pulling powerhead 1996 Evinrude 30hp

    I'm trying to remove the powerhead to have a stud filled with weld, but I cannot figure out how to remove it from the lower leg. I have all the accessories off the powerhead and removed the bolts underneath that are attached to the leg. Do I need to remove the lower unit and all to access some...
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    Outboard Exchange waterford, ct

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for an outboard to power my boat with that I'm building. What I'm not looking to do is play the game of finding a used motor and finding out it has hidden problems. Been there, done that. I'm ready to shell out some money for a good, reliable motor with no problems...
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    Trying to remove lower end, what am I missing?

    I'm trying to drop this lower end off a 1986 Mercury 20hp but cannot find the last bolt that is holding it on. The front part is loose (above the prop) the back end of it will not come loose. I'm just trying to replace the impeller. The pictures below tell what I've done so far:
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    Cavitation plate above keel (pic) will this work?

    I've recently built a Glen-L boat and installed my short shaft motor. Right now, my cavitation plate is about 1.5" above the bottom of the boat, how much will this affect my performance on plane? Also, I'm concerned with water pickup. I know it's ideal to have the plate in a straight line with...
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    Seller ran outboard in barrel with soap

    Im considering purchasing a used outboard. The seller showed me the motor setup in a barrel with lots of dish soap added. He stated its to keep the grease down. Should I be cautious of a leaky lower unit or is this a common practice? I'm guessing it could be used to clean the cooling system OR...
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