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    Zinc fin tab fell off AGAIN

    I have never had this even come close to happening before.I lost my zinc fin tab off of my alpha drive for the second time this year.I cant figure out how.I have replaced these things for the last 20 years on my boats and this one has me baffled.I know it was tight.This time I am going to use...
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    Which evinrude manual is best

    I was convinced to rebuild the carbs on my 1984 enin.115 I am no mechanic and have never done anything like this before but this forum gave me a little confidence to try it.Everyone said it was pretty easy.Which manual is easiest to follow??? Charlie
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    looking for indoor storage on Long island

    I live on long island and trying to find reasonable indoor storage for a 28 ft boat.any info would be appreciated. charlie
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    same idle problem 115 84 evinrude

    My 1984 115 evin decided not to idle last week.Ran great at4-5000 and still does.I changed water sep and new plugs and no change.I turned up the idle and it seemed fine for a week and now with the idle turned up it again wont idle.It stalls from low idle and almost coughs.again it runs great if...
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    86 175hp merc compression test

    Hi guys ,I am about to do a compression test and would like to know what readings are ideal fo my motor???
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    85 evinrude 115hp stopped idling

    115 evinrude on a 17ft Mako.Great running motor!!I used the boat all day Thurs and Fri and it ran great as it usually does.started it up Sat morning and it was fine until I brought it to idle and it stalled a few times.I took it across the bay and it ran fine,when I got to my destination and...
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    4 blade props on twin 5.O lx mercr.???

    Anyone have experience with 4 blade props?? My 280 regal 8500 lbs with twin 5.0 alphas cavitates as soon as I begin to trim up or turn.I am running 14 1/2x17 alum Factory .I am considering same size 4 blade but its a lot of money for a crap shoot. Charlie
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    winter cover for imroned boat

    Had my entire hull of 280 regal done with imron.It looks incredible.I have been asked on many occasions if the boat is brand new so I am very happy with it.I have recently read that winter covering may be a problem because if any moisture is trapped it will cause the paint to bubble.Now I really...
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    Intake manifold 5.0 merc. pinhole

    I was cleaning the outside of my intake manifold and noticed what looked like a pinhole in one of the valleys about even with the carb. I finished cleaning and repainted that spot.Should i be concerned???? Charlie
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    86 175hp merc lost spark

    Spark comes and goes.Went from no spark to spark in 2,4,6cyl then fired up fine .Next day no spark.Cleaned and checked all connections,battery cond.,new plugs.Any ideas or narrowing procedure??????????
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    Volt or amp gauge installation

    I dont have a clue if my 1984 evinrude 115 is charging the batteries.I have to charge them once in a while.How hard to install a guage??????Charlie
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    Felt headliner drooping

    My 280 regal has a nice big cabin and most of the headliner is letting loose from the foam.How do I glue it back up without screwing it up???????
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    Alpha zinc fin fell off

    I dont know how but my zinc fin fell off and the bolt is gone from the hole too.I have to replace it while the boat is in the water.The big problem is that to do it right I have to split the drive to put a new bolt in to secure the zinc.Any ideas on how to attach without hauling it or splitting...
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    Twin engine-I/O docking tips

    I have become very good at docking and maneuvering a big 26ft boat with a single i/o with 20 years of experience.I just got my first 30ft twin i/o and I know it is supposed to be easier but I am having a tough time getting used to it.Any pointers are welcome. Charlie
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    Underpropped 280 regal ????

    I have a 280 regal with a 10ft beam.Its a big cruiser,twin 5.0lx mercr.,with alphas.weighs around 9-9500 lbs.Factory props are 141/2 x 17 and the boat cruises nicely with them.If it is choppy and I trim the drives up,they cavitate before they trim up much.I know I am not trimming them up too...
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    Mercathode experts please

    I read in a clymer manual that you should not use the acorn zincs if you have a mercathode system.I have always used them and I am wondering if I should stop.Any suggestions welcome.Charlie
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    wires for trim switch merc.

    As most,my trim guage does not work on my merc.o/d because the wires coroded off of the bellhousing. Should I cut the wires behind the motor to stop the stray flow of current that may be coming from the non functioning trim switch on the bellhousing??? Charlie
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    WOT on 84 evinrude 115 ????

    I recently bought a 17ft. Mako with a 115 evinrude 1984.It runs great and the compression is great.I think it may have the wrong prop on it because it takes a little while to get on plane and then goes like a rocket and runs at about 4200 rpm but has way more left to go,over 5000 I would say.At...
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    head,holding tank odor

    I am getting a foul odor from my head set-up.Pump flush bowl,holding tank,macerator.The boat is new to me and I pumped out the tank and filled with bleach and ran through the system.I let it set for about 15 minutes and flushed with fresh water and have not used it since.I get an odor when it is...
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    5.0 lx mercruisers exhaust question

    I noticed that one of my outdrives had significantly more exhaust bubbles than the other.I just had all bellows replaced on both.The one with less exhaust bubbles runs at a slightly higher temp.Any thoughts will be appreciated.
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