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    2008 Mercury 50ELPTO (2-stroke) w/ 881170A13 Control box - Gauge Options and wiring??

    Greetings all. Upgraded to a newer motor. 2008 Mercury 50ELPTO (2-stroke). To date my newest motor was a 1986 Mercury 90HP Inline 6. Right now I don't have any gauges on my boat. I have an analog OMC tach with pole settings on the back. Ironic it's a OMC tach but instructions say it works...
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    1984 Evinrude 40HP (E40ELCRM) 0385656 (STOP LINK, Port) Broken :/

    Hello, so I recently acquired a nice little fishing boat with a 1984 40 HP Evinrude (E40ELCRM). It did not come with a transom saver so I towed it home in the tilt lock position. Unfortunately I must of hit too big a bump along the way because the stop link bracket (Port Side) snapped (See...
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    1990 Evinrude 20 HP - Add Electric start / charging & maybe bump to 25 HP ???

    MODEL # E20CRESB I'm going to look at a 20HP ourboard tonight and plan on checking compression and spark and doing a crackle test on the lower unit fluid. The motor supposedly has sat for the last four years in a guys basement so any tips on things to look for would be much appreciated. It's...
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    1985 90HP Inline 6 - Add a 2nd trim switch back by motor

    Ok - So while i'm ironing out some issues with my motor I've decided that it is definitely time (if possible) to add a second trim switch back by the motor so when I'm putting the transom saver on I don't have to run back and forth to the controls etc to get the transom saver set correctly. I...
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    1985 90 HP Inline 6 - Final Update - Bogging, Loss of RPM, etc...

    I will be the first to tell you that I am not a seasoned outboard technician. However, with the info I have found on this site and the amount of work I have done using my OEM Merc service manual and seloconline subscription I thought I was getting pretty good! WRONG... Recently I discovered...
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    1985 Merc 90HP - Will 115 Block bolt right up to it?

    Concept idea - I have my 90HP running perfect and am very happy with the performance. However, knowing that this motor and the 115HP are basically the same and that the 115 HP is just ported a little differently etc, my question is this... If I have access to a professionally rebuilt 115 HP...
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    1985 90HP Inline 6 CYL - Final Update - Carburetor Help!

    Serial number 6623492 Ok - so long story short had an issue with the bottom brass plug under the main nozzle while rebuilding carbs and cracked the carburetor casting! Carburetor is a WMK-39 (center carb). I've called around and have found WMK-24, WMK-25, and a WMK-41 (WMK-41 is for 115 i...
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    1985 90 HP Inline 6 - Jet Size

    What is the most fuel efficient Jet size to use? If fuel efficieny cannot be achieved via Jet size then what is the best performance size for my altitude? I live in the midwest as far as altitude. thanks, -Zig
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    1985 Mercury 90 HP Inline 6 - Tach pole setting

    Greetings. 1985 Mercury 90 HP inline 6 (the tower of power). Adding a tach. I'm pretty sure the pole setting is "12" but wanted to double check with the forum. Thanks in advance for your time and knowledge! -zig
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    1985 Merc 90 HP 6 cyl - convert to 115 HP

    Hey everyone. It always gets to me when i'm reading a thread of interest and there is no finite resolution. Like people are getting close to a solution but you never know what the problem ended up being. So I am doing my part and following up with the results of my issue so... here it is... I...
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    1985 Mercury 90 HP Trim Sender Kit?

    Hello I have a 1985 Mercury 90 HP and am having one hell of a time finding the trim sender kit for it. It has the Type "B" Trim system (see attached image) and if anyone can tell me the mercury part number for the send kit that attaches to the starboard pump I would be truly greatful. The...
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    Compatible Controls - 2006 Yamaha 90 HP 4-Stroke

    Hello - I've found a new 2006 4 stroke 90 HP Yamaha for a good deal but want to know what controls (side mount) would be compatible with this motor. They must be able to do tilt & trim. The motor has multi-port precision fuel injection, four independent fuel injectors, DOHC, & 4 valves per...
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    1983 Lund XRF 4.9 Super Pike - Motor Weight - Transom question

    Hello all - Currently I have a 1983 E75TRLCTE (dry weight 250 lbs) on my 1983 LUND XRF 4.9 Super Pike. I don't want to put any more money in to the motor so I've pretty much made up my mind to upgrade to a 2008 90 HP optimax which has a weight of 370 lbs. A freind of mine is giving me a killer...
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    REED REPLACEMENT - 1983 Evinrude 75HP E75TRLCTE

    Finally got all my parts to rebuild the entire fuel system (Carbs, new high speed jets, fuel pump, new lines, tees, etc...) Going to start digging into this on Thursday night since I have Friday off. Decided to replace the reeds while I'm at it and will have easy access to the intake manifold...
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    1983 75HP Evinrude - E75TRLCTE - The full story - Excessive fuel?

    Was told I hi-jacked someone else's thread so am starting my own... If you don't like reading the history you can skip down to the problem area. ********** HISTORY ********** Here's my story - I purchased a 1983 Lund XRF 4.9 Super Pike with the 75HP on on 02-MAY-2009 for $3200. I thought it...
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    1983 75HP Evinrude Power Head Gasket

    Ok so I took it to the dealer and for $65 they advise me that the power head gasket needs to be replaced. Also state that the power head is loose due to a broken off bolt that holds the power head down. Im going to attempt doing this myself as I do have a chain hoist and I can't imagine the...
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    Oh No! Hooked battery up backwards...

    1983 75HP Evinrude E75TRLCTE. Hooked the new battery up backwards but noticed it within a few minutes. Now my tachometer doesn't work. I did some research and discovered that I probably fried my rectifier. The motor starts and runs fine. Power trim and tilt work fine and so does the tilt &...
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    1982 Lund Super Pike & 1983 75HP Evinrude

    Hello ? I have a 1982 Lund XRF 4.9 Super Pike. The boat is in Mint Condition. It is 17ft long and weighs about 1100 lbs fully loaded. I just bought the boat and have only owned one small 15ft v-bottom prior to this boat with a tiller outboard. I bought the Lund because it was in fantastic...
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    2 sets of 6 GA wire. 1996 Stratos 268

    Greetings... Andthanks for taking a look at this. On my recently purchased 1996 Stratos 268 there are 2 sets (4 wires total, 2blk & 2red) of 6 guage wire running from the back "Gas Tank/Battery" area up to the front. Only one set is being used for my 24v, 70lb trolling motor. The other set...
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