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    1959 evinrude 35 hp golden jubilee

    I just recently purchased a 1959 35 hp evinrude and noticed that it had small hooks on the sides what are they for? also has a cover on the side that looks like it's removable. are these options that it would of had?
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    no spark from #2 coil

    I went to replace the spark plugs and noticed that #2 spark plug was clean like if it was'nt firing I check for spark and no spark was present all the others were ok. so i assumed the coil was bad so i replaced it but no spark. What could the problem be the cdi module or the trigger. or is there...
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    cylinder damage?

    earlier this week i posted a question on why my 89 force 150hp was getting 35mph at 3500rpms I was suggested to check my prop pitch well I first check the engine to see how good of condition it was in I found #2 coil was'nt firing my question is would that damage my cylinder i've only used it 3...
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    starting question?

    I have a 89 150hp force when i first start the engine prime the bulb the press the ignition to prime fuel into to carb as i'm pressing the switch i turn the switch to start the engine. it runs, i let it idle for 5 sec then release the switch to let it idle on its own it dies after 5 secs. i do...
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    89 cobra

    I have a 89 bayliner cobra with a force 150hp how fast should it be going on the lake? It's going about 35 mph is that normal or should it be going faster.
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    shifting

    89 force 150hp. When shifted to forward or reverse it engages hard is it normal? or is there an adjustment to be made:confused:
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    idle problems/lower unit

    I finally got the boat out on the lake for the first time two weeks ago the motor ran good but the starter went out and was towed in by the lake patrol. First time on a boat,First time on the lake,First time breaking down, First time getting towed in, all in one day! This weekend i took it out...
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    prime bulb,charging?

    I have a 1989 force 150hp i'm wanting to change the prime bulb would it be alright to put a universal one on or is it going to make the motor not run right? The universal has a bigger size bulb.also i would like to know what the voltage should be showing at the battery at idle. I show 12.54v...
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    rich?

    how can u tell if my 150 is running to rich? When I have the motor running with the water hose hooked up it's throwing smoke it not alot but noticable. this is my first boat ever I've been working on the boat for a while trying to get it ready for the lake it's all done but i want to make sure...
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    gas to oil ratio

    I have a 89 150 force motor i don't know what the fuel to oil ratio is. if somebody can help me out the would be nice. also what brand oil would be best.
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    water problems

    I recently bought my first boat it has a 1989 forcer 150. The engine had spit #5 cylinder ring. I put a new piston and rings honed the cylinder. the engine actually ran to my suprise. when i ran the water through the engine water was coming out the exhaust also leaked a little through the...
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