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  1. EricJRW

    Weight of 1993 Lowe 185 pontoon boat?

    I could have sworn I had this written down, now I can't find it. Trying to determine weight of boat. Specs in title of post. I've also posted in the Evinrude forum for motor weight (http://forums.iboats.com/johnson-evinrude-outboards/weight-1993-evinrude-model-ve50tletf-619827.html). Any...
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    Weight of 1993 Evinrude model VE50TLETF

    Trying to figure out my boat's weight. Thought I had it written down, now I can't find it. Starting with engine, boat is next (details below if you happen to know about Lowe pontoon boats). Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Eric PS. Boat weight post here...
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    Lake is low, cables don't reach water. Solution?

    Bad year for water in Lake Granbury, Texas. There is water under my boat, but the cables don't reach the water. It's close, maybe another foot or two, but it's not quite there. I'm trying to figure out a relatively easy way to add a bit of cable. I've uploaded a couple of pictures. One...
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    1993 Evinrude 50HP - How to replace the roller & sleeve assembly (part number 397499)

    1993 Evinrude 50HP - How to replace the roller & sleeve assembly (part number 397499) Two weeks ago the assembly was intact. Last week I noticed the sleeve was gone. Bought a new assembly, but am not sure how to remove the old one. Looks like there is a white "O-ring" (aka "retaining ring"...
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    1973 50HP 2-stroke - Bit of fuel oozing from carburetor port/vent (starboard side)

    I recently rebuilt the carbs, and now my motor runs tip top. But after going for a run, and then looking under the cover to make sure everything looks OK (I was mostly worried about the new fuel lines staying attached) I noticed that a bit of fuel was oozing from the starboard port of the lower...
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    PERKO plastic body fuel fill recall

    I was on the PERKO website and came across this. Thought it might be worth mentioning. I searched here to see if this information was already posted, but did not find anything (even though it may be over a year old). Hopefully this is the appropriate forum. From...
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    Alternative for Perko Fig. 71 festoon navigation light bub?

    I picked up an new bulb (1004) for my all round this weekend and it came in a 2 pack. Thinking a spare is good to have, I thought spares for my nav lights would be a good idea too. Only problem is I can't find a cross reference for what I have. Is there an automotive equivalent? The 1004 was...
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    How to tell if running lean, or rich?

    I was reading a thread about the VRO, and it was said that running rich can burn up a cylinder and or motor. So, is there a way to tell if you are running lean or rich? I'm running pre-mix, and since there is no high-speed adjustment on the carbs, I'm wondering if that's as good as it gets? Of...
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    Align steering wheel spokes on a rotary system?

    My steering wheel spokes are not level when my motor is centered. I looked at the steering wheel, but either it does not come off, or won't come off (I did not want to force it and I don't have an appropriate puller). I'm hoping maybe there is something that can be done with the box under the...
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    Volksboat

    I followed a link, then played around with the URL and found this: (http://www.fiberglassics.com/wiki/images/2/2a/Volksboatb61001.jpg) I thought it was pretty cool, a Volkswagen for the water. More interesting stuff at: http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/Main_Page
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    Options for OMC trolling motor BF2K?

    I have removed this trolling motor from the boat (we cruise more than fish), but I was thinking of repairing this trolling motor and then selling it. Only problem is it is missing the directional arrow part from the cover. Looking around the cover can be bought for $50 to $60, which seems to be...
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    1993 50HP Evinrude VE50TLETF - Getting ready to rebuld carbs, any advice?

    After seeing bits of black come out the ends of the fuel lines to the carbs, it's only logical that the same bits got in the carbs and gummed things up (engine starts fine and will continue to run if I bump the primer switch while running - so this seems to point to carbs). I've replaced all...
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    1993 50HP Evinrude - Water pressure gauge connection?

    I was working on the motor yesterday and found a (small) disconnected hose. Turns out it's for my water pressure gage. I looked around for quite a while but could not figure out where it connects. Any ideas? Thanks, Eric My motor is model VE50TLETF PS. I scrutinized the telltale line and did...
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    1993 50HP Evinrude - Fuel pump is missing a screw, trying to find size

    Model VE50TLETF A housing screw (at the top) was removed in order to attach the pump to the air silencer. I'd like to replace the screw, and use the proper mounting holes (at the bottom). Anyone know what size screw will work? The boat is 60 miles away and if I can buy this before I get there...
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    Pontoon how to question

    We bought a lake house a few years back, complete with a dock. The owner made me an offer I could not refuse on the pontoon boat (details in sig) that hung in the sling. It did not come with a trailer. Now I don't really "need" a trailer in the "boat here and there" sense as we are happy with...
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    1993 50HP Evinrude Outboard - What size primer bulb?

    I was replacing fuel line this past weekend and noticed my primer bulb has a small leak (when up to pressure and squeezed). I figure (since I'll be replacing more fuel line this weekend) that I better replace the bulb as well. My dilemma is that the fuel line on the engine side of the bulb is...
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    1993 Lowe 185 Pontoon - Replace/repair door latch ideas?

    The door "latches" are nothing more than an aluminum rod (on the door) attached horizontally which them fits into an aluminum "tab" (for lack of a better word - it's a bent piece of Al that the rod fits behind) on the door frame (to keep the door closed). I've already had to repair one (bought...
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    1993 50HP Evinrude Outboard, ethanol has reared its ugly head

    Model VE50TLETF To make a long story short (initial symptoms omitted) I replaced all the 5/16" fuel lines on my motor this weekend. I did these lines because they felt particularly soft and I did not think about the smaller lines that go to the carburetors. Well after replacing the lines the...
  19. EricJRW

    1982 Suzuki DT2 fuel tank capacity?

    Curious as to the capacity of the gas tank. Recently got this motor running, took it for spin and it ran great. Probably ran for about an hour, maybe more, before I emptied the tank. When I filled it back up (from a semi-full 2-gallon can), I realized I should have kept track as to how much fuel...
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    Building a shroud - Any advice?

    My 50HP 2-cycle Evinrude really puts out a lot of noise... So much so that the aft seats are not a fun place to sit while underway, yet those are the best seats in the house (comfort and under the bimini). In the grand scheme of things, I don't think the motor is louder than it should be, it's...
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