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    Evinrude 115 Continuous Alarm Horn at Startup

    Hi all, On my 1996 Evinrude 115 60 degree motor I have a continuous alarm that sounds imediately after I turn the key and does not go out until I turn key off. I have disconnected every sensor and harness connection I could find and the only one that turns it off is one of the large...
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    Regular Shocks or Air Shocks

    My tow vehicle is a 200 E150 and it is due for some sort of shocks, I tow a 5500 lb Aquasport and was wondering if Air Shocks would be better than regular shocks. Any recommendations ? Thanks
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    Yammy 225 4 stroke wont stay trimmed up ??

    Anyone know of why my 2004 Yammy 225 4 stroke wont stay trimmed in the up position. Had the boat anchored in the water over the weekend and I trimmed the lower unit out of the water but the engine would not stay put. Did this twice and proceeded to use the locking levers to keep it up. Any...
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    When to change surge brakes ??

    I purchased a 2004 24' boat and galvanized double axle trailer last fall and was curious to know when the recommended timeframe is to replace the brakes. There is only brakes on (1) axle and I also noticed the brake line was unscrewed and trailer is used in salt water. I did however...
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    Motor Up or Down while towing

    Hello folks, Got a 23 ft Boat with a Yamaha 225 four stroke and was curious to how to position this motor. Manual says to keep engine down while towing but I only have around 1 foot from lower unit to pavement. Engine is heavy and when I lock in in the up position it really puts a lot...
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    Best Bunk Glides

    Hello folks, I have an Aquasport 225 Explorer (4500 lbs) and have a bunk trailer for launching, I have 2 bunks (full 2" x 6"), I want to add better glides to the top sides of these bunks. What is recommended for the best glide for launching and protecting the hull. Or should I...
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    Wheel hub removal ??

    I have a 1996 Magic Tilt Trailer (single axle) that has old drum brakes installed that I disconnected 5 years ago. Now it seems that the drums inside the hub are sticking and I want to removed the drum brakes from the hub itself. How do you get access to the inside of the hub ? I took the...
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    Which Alarm is it ??

    Hello fello outboarders ! Got a 1996 115hp Rude Ocean Runner and it seems my alarm went off today and would not shut off. Just put in new tstats, water pump is 2 years old. The alarm is a steady and consistant with no beep, beep. Ive always thought that a steady alarm meant running hot. I...
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    Kill Switch broke, Engine wont start ???

    Seems my brother in Law (as usual) cant seem to get our 1996 evinrude 115 started. He says the hex coupling around the key and kill switch fell off. Does anyone think this is broken or is it a quick fix. Is this plastic hex nut threaded ?<br /><br />I am not at the boat but have my own to...
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    Lower Unit Washers vs Orings

    What is the advantage of using the dealer washers for the drain & fill screws on the lower unit. I have used same size o rings and have never had a problem. Seems the washers are like $1.50 a piece and oring is like .10 cents.
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    Tune up Essentials

    I plan on doing a tune up on my 90hp Rude 1992, other than tstats, plugs, fuel filters, decarb, water pump & compression check, is there anything else I have to do like set timing etc.<br /><br />Thanks
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    bilge pump testing

    How does one test a bilge pump when I cant get at it. I want to know if it is recieving current or not. <br /><br />I turn the switch on but it is not pumping. <br /><br />Thanks,
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    Water Sep Filter Stuck On

    Seems like my Water Seperator filter is stuck on its housing. How can I get this off and what preventative maintanance can I use to keep this from sticking again. <br /><br />Thanks,
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    Water Sep Filter Stuck On

    Seems like my Water Seperator filter is stuck on its housing. How can I get this off and what preventative maintanance can I use to keep this from sticking again. <br /><br />Thanks,
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    Trim Tab Position ?

    My boat pulls sharply to the right, which way do I move the trim tab?<br /><br />Thanks,
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    Needle Bearing Grease?

    I am changing my water pump on my 96' Evinrude 115 and the manual says to use needle bearing grease on the cam key on the impeller, can I use the standard triple gaurd grease or the moly grease that came with the water pump kit. Seams like 3 different greases to do one job is overkill.<br...
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    96' Evinrude 115 Shift Linkage Reassembly

    Hello Folks,<br /><br />I am about to do my first water pump replacement and was wondering if there are any tips on reassemling the shift linkage under the carbs. It seams like there is no room to get your hands in there to attach it. Does it just snap together or is there a pin or bolt...
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    Water Pump Install Tips, 96" Rude 115

    I started the engine for the first time this summer and noticed the water pump was not making water pee out the hole, also the enine alarm was going off so I shut down the engine, I am im process of installing a new water pump and want to know if there are any tips and instructions on this...
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