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  1. mattkenton

    Looking for steering arm replacement thread or help.

    I have a bad steering arm assembly and i heard rumor that there was a thread on replacing one. Anyone have it bookmarked? I couldn't find it through the search.
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    Switching From Idle to Neutral Kills Port Engine 2004 225HP

    Hello, I am having an issue with our port side engine. The engine is a Yamaha LF225TXRC. Sometimes when I switch from idle to neutral the engine cuts off. I have read and searched the net for a couple days and have found multiple sites with this topic. The part in question is called a variation...
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    Honda BF20 2HP Issues (White Smoke/Bogging Down)

    Hello all, I have an older BF20 2hp and just started having some issues with it. I have a plan of attack but was hoping that someone may have had some experience with these little engines. When first starting the engine it starts fine and runs fine. Then about 2 minutes into use, it begins...
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    Wellcraft 290 Coastal plumbing question and close to tournament day....

    We have been having problems with our livewell and have a tournament coming up. The problem is that the pump will turn on, start pumping, and nothing reaches the baitwell. There is a raw water outlet right next to the baitwell that is getting water. So i know the pump is working. Oh and this...
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    Bait Well Pump Issue on 2003, 290 Coastal

    Hello, We have a big tournament coming up and are at our wits end trying to figure out a bait well pump issue. First let me start by saying up until two days ago the bait well did not work at all. I was able to isolate the pump and connect it directly to the battery, it ran. Then removed the...
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    Please dont cringe too much....Need help with rotten lugs/rims.

    I'm in the process of rebuilding a trailer that has a TON of surface rust. The rims and lugs are shot, so I need to remove them before sand blasting the trailer. I have a couple questions. If i remove this star nut that holds in the bearing, will this also release the hub from the axle for me...
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    VRO to Premix

    Taken From the VRO to Premix Sticky Here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=388154 "Now cut the oil line about 1 ? inchs from motor. Plug the oil line. I use a bolt and hose clamp." After this step i can actually remove the entire oil line to include the oil reservoir can i not? I am...
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    Silly Hydraulics! 89 Evinrude Crossflow Trim Tilt Issue.

    Hello, I have an 89 Crossflow 150 that i am having an issue with. On the trim tilt there are three pistons. The secondary two on either side and the primary center piston. My first issue is my center piston. It seems to be leaking fluid out of the top ring/seal of the piston. Is this...
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    OMC Wire Cluster Question. Violet/Grey/Black

    Violet is 12v hot wire from Ignition. Grey is tach. Is black an already grounded wire ran from the engine block? Or does it NEED to be grounded. Thanks.
  10. mattkenton

    Fuel Gauge/ Sending Unit Quick Question

    I have replaced all the wires with new ones and have checked all the terminals. The gauge is still not reading very consitant. Double check my wiring i provided please and see if i did everything right. I am going to load test the sending unit tomorrow. But i really think that it is the gauge...
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    Help Me Diagnose This Please...Possible Bad Electric Choke

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 150. It has been slowly giving more and more problems on cold starts. It has gotten to the point where it takes a good squirt of Ether to get it going. Once started she runs like a champ. Does this sound like a choke issue? Or is it the fact that i store the engine in...
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    1989 Crossflow Thermostat Question.

    Ok so i was running the engine on the muffs yesterday and i touched the port side of the block and it felt a little warm, not bad. Felt the starboard side and it about left a blister. I turned off the engine and opened up the thermostat housing. Thermostat was dry on the backside that opens up...
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    Boat Pulls Right...dangerously.

    So i have already adjusted my trim tab on the foot and it helped a little. But it still pulls until i trim up. I am missing a large section of my skeg and it is soon to be fixed. Will this repair help any? WHat other variables cause pull? Sort of stumped. Thanks.
  14. mattkenton

    Did the 89 Evinrudes have designated thermo ports?

    I have an 89 150 upper and want to install a temp gauge. Do they have a threaded plug somewhere intended for this purpose. Or would I be better off with a stud mount type on the block?
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    Going nuts. No one knows my model number or serial number. Does not exist!

    I have a 1986 150 Evinrude, i think. That was what i was told when i bought the boat. There is no sticker anymore (stupid idea to have something that peels off) and the freeze out plug is not a number that the dealership recognizes. This does not make sence to me. I have a feeling that the...
  16. mattkenton

    Installing a combiner for 2 battery one engine system. Need advise.

    Ok so I am installing a combiner and I have a diagram. I understand everything except the selector switch wiring. In this diagram bot the positive terminals go to combiner and to the switch. What happens when you switch the selector to "all". Does the combiner still keep the house battery from...
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    Charging System Issue on a 150 Evinrude..stumped.

    So i have run into a bit of an issue. My batteries do not seem to be charging at all. Here is the back story up to now. Bought a boat with a 1986 Evinrude 150. The main cranking battery (group 31)was taking a 80% charge and the secondary (house) battery would only take 30%. I replaced the...
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    Gas and oil Leak. Can't find the source.

    I have a 1986 150 Evinrude with the VRO pump still in use. I have noticed that on the port side of the engine, the side with the VRO pump, i am getting a pool of oil/fuel mixture. Causing oil accumulation in the splash well with a strong smell too. What has deteriorated? Gasket, line, or is it...
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    Help please.

    1986 Evinrude 150 Controls. Control Box throttle will go full throttle but does it at the red lines position. My past evinrude at full throttle is where the green line is. How do i change this? If left in current state, throttle slides itself back. Thanks.
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    1986 150 Evinrude Oil Issue

    I just ran across an article by Tashasdaddy on bypassing the VRO. So i guess this topic is null. Thanks though. I just bought a boat and after further inspection i have noticed that there is a bit of oil in the engine compartment. It is the automatic oil injection system. Could this just be...
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