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  1. jonnymarquis

    coffee brown bilge water?

    i have noticed that over time every time i take out the boat the water coming out of the bilge when i pull the plug the water gets darker and darker. today i took it out and it looked like coffee. now i have not noticed a smell. my motor is an outboard so that's not an issue. any ideas?
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    In your opinion, what would you do?

    Ok so my motor has manual tilt and trim, i moved the pin out one spot to the third position. result by my self, +2mph wot, +5-10 seconds more plane. we spend about 50/50 amount of time at wot and a slow cruise. i know before i moved it when the family were on board. it seemed to plow through the...
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    trim tab?

    mine leans and turns to the starboard side. i know i need to turn the tab. according to the omc manual i know what way to turn it, but is there a rule of thumb on how much to turn the tab? I'm pretty sure its a trial and error thing but gust wondering if there is a rule of thumb?
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    motor supposed to set this high?

    ok i took her out Saturday for about a 2 hour cruise with the wife and kids. i didn't notice this the other day when i took it out for a short test run. when i was running it wot it sounded like i was hearing a suction like sound coming from the back of boat. it kind of concerned me so i gave my...
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    tachometer?

    have a 1977 70 hp evinrude. i need to know if any tach will work? i found one at part store for 30 deer but noticed it said will work with all 4,6,8 cylinder motors but mine is a 3 cyl. so just want a cheap tach to install for this motor will any tach work?
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    tachometer?

    have a 1977 70 hp evinrude. i need to know if any tach will work? i found one at part store for 30 deer but noticed it said will work with all 4,6,8 cylinder motors but mine is a 3 cyl. so just want a cheap tach to install for this motor will any tach work?
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    one more question for the experts :)

    I have a 1977 70 hp evinrude. on the throttle cam assy. there is a mark that says start then there is a mark closer to the top that doesn't say anything. is that where it needs to be for "cruise". i do notice that WOT is past that mark and as you pull it back it closes the throttle valve some...
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    Putting into gear?

    1977 70 hp evinrude. when i put it into gear (forward/Reverse) in a sort of slow fashion it gives me a slow "click,click,click,click) then it engages the farther i push it. or i can go faster and it gives a "click" and engages. I'm guessing this is normal as its just catching the teeth and...
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    have a question about cruise throttle.

    I have a 1977 70 hp evinrude. on the throttle cam assy. there is a mark that says start then there is a mark closer to the top that doesn't say anything. is that where it needs to be for "cruise". i do notice that WOT is past that mark and as you pull it back it closes the throttle valve some...
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    drive shaft o ring?

    OK so i pulled the gearcase off rebuilt the water pump. then noticed that there was an o ring that kind of fit on the drive shaft on top of the water pump, but the new kit i bought did not come with this oring and was not supposed to. but is it needed? and if so how can i be sure of the size so...
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    power tilt and trim?

    Ok so I have a 1977 70hp evinrude. Where can I find a power tilt and trim that will fit and work for this year? Will just any work. What to look for? I want it to be easy to beach.
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    going to change impeller and need help! please.

    ok so i have a 1977 70 hp evinrude here is a blow up diagram http://shop2.evinrude.com/Index.aspx?s1=5du70qtakej89omevs3hf98uk2&catalog_id=0&siteid=1 i cant just find the impeller kit. and cant find the housing anywhere. but out of this diagram what all parts do i need to change it. and is the a...
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    OK have a question about water flow. 1977 70 hp evinrude.

    OK just bought this boat started it and have water coming out in all sorts of places. just want to make sure its coming out where its supposed to be. in the video i point where I'm not sure about. please if any of you have had this kind of motor let me know. thank you...
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    can anyone give me some advice on this one?

    OK thinking of buying this boat today. anything stick out to you guys? here is the ad. tell me what you guys think? he also sent me pics strait to my email the pics on CL do it no justice it really does look like it has maybe 50-100 hrs on it total. he has clear titles.
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    k have a question about a potential boat

    here is the add. http://hickory.craigslist.org/boa/2185221640.html and here is the exange in e-mails between us. ME: hi was wondering what minor work is needed? and is the price negotiable? THEM: All we know is that there is water getting into 1 or 2 of the cylinders. My husband thinks...
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    selling my first boat to make room for the next step up, need some advice please

    hey everyone, well i got my first boat last year learned a lot and i mean ALOT. and now for this year i want to upgrade mainly for the family. i have a 1975 marquis 18' tri-hull. it has a 1972 125hp evinrude starflite motor. let me say that when i bought this boat i really paid 500 for it. it...
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    buying new (used) boat, 4.3 mercruiser have a few questions

    buying a boat with a 4.3 mercruiser man says he didn't take it out last season. has been sitting since summer 2009. look at motor in compartment and it looks very nice and clean, he says that he had the heads rebuilt two years ago. is there anything i need to look for before i make the final...
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    1972 evinrude 125hp converted?

    hey fellow boaters, have a 1972 125hp evinrude starflite, gave me problems all summer, got to take it out only 4 good times this summer and it only ran good 2 of those times :mad:. i guess i should say that i bought this motor early this year. only payed 300 bucks for boat and motor. hears how...
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    1972 125hp evinrude running weired

    hey guys, yet another problem i cant figure out. here is the problem and i ll try to tell everything its doing, i put new plugs in it this morning because i thought that was the problem i cranked it up at the house it ran fine just a little rough but cranked right up, then i took it out to the...
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    taking off lower unit, need help!!!!

    i have the book but i guess ill need to buy a gasket kit first? so if indeed i do need to buy a kit where can i find the kit and whats i t specifically called for my specific motor? 125 hp 1927 evinrude #125283R. Ty I'm also ordering the type C gear lube as well. ty for the help
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