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    Longshaft to Shortshaft conversion 1976 40hp

    I'm wondering if it is possible to convert back to the short shaft configuration? I believe my father had the dealer add the long shaft back in 1976 to fit our boat at the time. The engine may have 50hrs on it and is in prestine conditon. I'm condidering building a small hydroplane and need to...
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    Do I have an alternator or???

    I have a '78 70hp Rude, I'm trying to find out if I have an alternator, magneto, or lighting coil ignition. How would I go about finding this out? I'm looking to install a Teleflex Tach and it indicates it will only work with motors that have alternators. <br /><br />Thanks for your help,<br...
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    Wiring Guages, Lights, to a wiring buss

    I'm new to wiring, obviously. I'm trying to understand how to wire my boat from the battery to some type of fuse buss or breaker buss. Do I simply run a positive lead from the battery to one side of the buss and a negative lead from the battery to the other side of the buss? When the buss is...
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    2002 90hp Yami, hose question

    I'm not sure what the hose is that runs up from the lower unit through the tilt and trim component, through the mounting bracket. Is that for the speedometer? Not sure, I'd appreciate anu feedback.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />pfistey1
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    2002 90hp Yamaha Parts

    Could anyone direct me to a web site or know where I can purchase "inexpensive" Yamaha parts? I'm looking for complete set of controls w/cables, Multiguage, etc... <br /><br />I'd rather put the money in bait and gas...<br /><br />Any help would greatly be appreciated,<br /><br />Pfistey1
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    Outboard Fuel Tanks

    I'm wondering if there is a difference between plastic and metal fuel tanks for an outboard? (aside from the cost). I have a few plastic ones and I'm noticing they are collapsing (not completely) while operating my engine. Would this contribute to my Evinrude stalling at low idle every now and...
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    Where to buy a flush muffler?

    Can anyone tell me where I can locate a flush muffler?<br /><br />Thanks
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    What Octane for 78' 70hp 3cyl. Evinrude?

    Just curious as to the octane gas I should be running in my pre-mix? I've been running 93, however, I'm seeing a lot of posts to this site on other horsepower running 87. I'm wondering if that may help with some starting issues I've been having? Any help would greatly be appreciated.<br /><br...
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    Information on 1997 Evinrude 150's Ocean Pro's

    Can anyone tell me how sound these engines are? I'm thinking of buying a Grady that has a pair of these on the back. According to the boat yard, the boat and engines have been well taken care of. I've seen them and they are very clean. They have 625 hrs. on them, I'm wondering when I can...
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    1978 Evinrude 70hp, runs, then won't start.

    I have a 78' 70hp Evinrude, I'm the 3rd owner of the engine, looks like it was taken well care of for it's age. I'll start her up, get to where I'm going, which is usually 15-20 minutes away. I'll shut it down for a while, fish, etc. When i try to start it, all it does is crank and crank. I...
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