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  1. CaneCutter79

    2014 Merc 115 ProXS 6 month fuel filter replacement

    I have a new 2014 Mercury 115 ProXS. I bought it with the boat new in late this past July (6 months ago). I have about 60-65hrs on the motor now and I use ethanol treatment every time I add fuel (treatment added matches recommended ounces per gallon of fuel added). I typically use Marine...
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    Steering Cables for 1979 85hp Evinrude?

    Re: Steering Cables for 1979 85hp Evinrude? Before photo (greasy) After photo
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    Steering Cables for 1979 85hp Evinrude?

    Re: Steering Cables for 1979 85hp Evinrude? Here are photos of the tube and the rotary steering box behind the steering wheel. If I can simply clean the rust out and prep to reinstall the cable, I'm all for that. When I wipe the brown rusted lube off, add a little 3n1 oil, it gets a little...
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    Steering Cables for 1979 85hp Evinrude?

    These parts are not listed on the Evinrude website. I don't believe they are in my manual either. Is it part specific or do I need a generic number and length? I found throttle cables and those are so cheap, I can't believe I haven't replaced it already! Steering is really stiff and needs to...
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    79 Evinrude (85hp) - Coil doesn't fire when cold

    (My motor model and type is in my signature below) The last few trips, my motor acts as if a plug is fouled when cold but only initial start (in winter, cold water). Today, I ran the motor on the hose and checked eached coil with a timing light. Only the #2 cylinder is not firing. It's not...
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    Next hotter plug from QL77JC4?

    Re: Next hotter plug from QL77JC4? Yes, the seals are new (came with thermostat kit). The white pressure valves are not in backwards. The larger diameter is inside the thermo housing and the smaller diameter portion of the pressure valves are shown in the photo above which is the same...
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    Next hotter plug from QL77JC4?

    Re: Next hotter plug from QL77JC4? Here are photos of the thermostat assembly after I removed it. This is how it's installed (location of springs, orientation of springs, relief valves, stats, etc.) These are new spark plugs that have about 2miles of use on them. I decarbed the motor (using...
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    Anyone heard of fixing slipping bendix with dry lube?

    I have a spare bendix gear I'd like to fix and keep on board as a backup if possible. I saw on Youtube where you can fix a slipping bendix gear by adding dry lube? I accidentally got some degreaser near the bendix and it imediately started slipping. Its less than 1 season old so I'd like to...
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    Lagging timer base? (85hp Evinrude)

    My timer base is lagging. When you engage the throttle lever, it moves forward but the timing lever hangs back (doesn't move) until you engage the throttle full and then the spring inside the throttle lever engages and finally the timing base lever jumps forward. I found a slight adjustment...
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    '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only (ISSUE FOUND) y

    Re: '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only Re: '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only I can't get my analog DVA to pickup the voltage output of the stator. I have the red test lead in the red AC port and the negative lead on the -COM for ground. I...
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    Next hotter plug from QL77JC4?

    My motor runs cold even during the summer months even on a brand new set of plugs my last outing. Per my repair manual, it?s one of the possible causes of an ongoing issue. My thermos are new and recently replaced but motor is very cold. I want to try the next hotter plug to raise the temp a...
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    '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only (ISSUE FOUND) y

    Re: '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only Re: '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only Thank you for your response. I know he (mechanic) took the motor to a marine machine shop that does all of his bore/sleeve work. They measured the bore and mic'd...
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    '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only (ISSUE FOUND) y

    Re: '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only Re: '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only Here is an update. Please advise if anything seems unusual or if you have experience with this issue. Today I changed the plugs. My last outing (yesterday), my...
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    engine bogging

    Re: engine bogging I found this in my manual today. Might be worth looking into.
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    '79 Evinrude (85hp)-Engine bogging when warm & low RPM only (ISSUE FOUND) y

    I got my motor rebuilt in Feb. of this year. It's been plauged with the same basic issue since I got it back. It could have been starting before the rebuild and to be honest, I think it was. Motor starts fine when cold. Motor starts fine when warm but....you MUST use fast idle to get it...
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    Starting issues - the saga continues since Feb. '13

    I've had a rather strange and hard to find starting issue. I've got it narrowed down to the general cause and I think there is an easy fix for it. Below are some threads I started since I got my motor rebuilt back in Feb of this year. Previous Thread 1 Previous Thread 2 The motor has been...
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    Carb not staying full? (bulb goes soft)

    My motor type/model/etc is below in my signature. I had the motor rebuilt earlier in the year. I've had to take the carb off and clean it once already as it had trash in it (looked like part of the fuel line? really tiny black rubber). Ethanol fuel could be eating new fuel hose that was...
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    Is West Marine 105/205 waterproof or resistant?

    I've got some 105/205 epoxy resin mix that I'm applying to a crack in my hull. Since it's on the very bottom of the hull, I'm wondering if I need to go to the expense of applying gelcoat when only fish will see it? :lol: The container says "great water resistance". It does not imply...
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    Can't find part for throttle lever assembly

    My motor model and type is in my signature below. I have looked in my repair manual, online at Evinrude.com and other parts assembly drawings and I cannot find an assembly drawing or part number for the spring that fits between the throttle lever assembly. I'm looking for a large coil spring...
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    What should compression be after rebuild & break in?

    Did Evinrude provide a standard spec or recommended compression rating for a motor? I just had my rebuilt with a re-sleeved cylinder and all new pistons and rings. I have about 4-5hrs on the break-in and I'm getting 110psi on 3 cylinders and 115-116 on the re-sleeved cylinder. Is that low? I...
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