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    Reoccuring Ignition Switch Magneto terminal burn up

    I posted a few years ago about this and thought I had it fixed but looks like I didn't. I've had this reoccurring failure usually right after starting the boat, not always on the first start, where the back of the ignition switch smokes and the boat won't start back up. It does crank and the...
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    89 Evinrude 150XP keep burning up ignition switches

    I'm currently having a problem burning up ignition switches. I just installed switch #4 and it started smoking on startup yesterday putting in the river. I assumed after switch #3 and I found a loose ground that the motor might have been back feeding through the switch. I've taken the boat out...
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    Hummingbird 570 fish finder won't power on

    I'm sure this is a common one but didn't really find anything usefull when I was searching. I took my 17 ft Ranger bass boat to a Lake at a time I probably shouldn't have as everybody had their massive wake board boats out from sun up to sun down and the lake was pretty rough for my boat...
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    Whats the best way to get universal cover to fit

    I've got an 89 Ranger 373v that has funky upright windshields and tried a few universal bass boat covers and always seem to run into issues with water pooling. I've tried using the seats and buckets and PCV props and everytime I think I have it good a good storm comes and pools in an area and...
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    2 ignition switches in 3 trips

    I have an 89 Evinrude 150XP that the end of last year fried an ignition switch that was less than a year old. It had rained that day and assumed water had gotten into it. Replaced it and took it out another 1 maybe 2 times and all seemed good. I didn't have a chance to take the boat out until...
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    Placement for depth finder

    I have an 89 Ranger bass boat that I've upgraded to a newer depth finder and put the sensor in the same location as the previous owner had it, on the back of the boat on the drivers side, pretty much how the manual showed it. I notice that I get a decent sized rooster tail on that side of the...
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    Older Ranger Boat built in Docking Lines

    I've finally gotten my more serious boat issues fixed the past few years and figured i'd focus on the lesser issues. I've moved to eastern TN and found a nice marina that I can dock at and stop in for a bite. I now realized that I'd never gotten around to fixing the built in dock lines, does...
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    89 Evinrude 150 testing Stator

    89 150 XP with 35 amp stator. I'm troubleshooting a no fire on Cylinder #1 and went to test out the stator and it passes the first test in the book to make sure theres no grounding issues on Terminals A-D. But when testing for peak voltage across A-B and C-D I'm not getting anything. I've tried...
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    89 Evinrude 150 Help testing out Timer Base

    Just replaced my rectifier/regulator on my 89 150 XP to try to fix a single cylinder cold no spark issue. It was original and failed the tests. Since the flywheel was off I thought I would test the timer base, stator and power pack there were just replaced last year to make sure I didn't get a...
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    Can I use a clamp style ammeter to test amps

    In testing out all my electrical and ignition to trouble shoot some issues. I want to test the output of my 89 150 XP 35 amp system. Only the more expensive and hard to find meters will handle more than 20 amps but the clamp style are readily available and priced decently. Will these accurately...
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    replace spindle or entire axle?

    I've been told by a few boat shops that I should replace the spindle I should just get a new axle. A few other boat shops said they could get the parts and do it. I've thought about getting the parts but I need (one side is complete trash the other side just needs freshened up) and doing it...
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    89 Evinrude 150 XP which repair manual?

    I see the forum advertises the Seloc manuals so I'm assuming that's the recommendation to go with. It that's the case which is better the book or online?
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    89 Evinrude 150 XP What tool to get flywheel off

    Last year I needed a new stator and remember trying just a simple steering wheel puller that easily bent so I said screw it and took it to a shop to do. They didn't get something right so I need to pull it apart and test/check everything. What should I buy that will do the job.
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    89 Evinrude 150 XP failing spark test on 2 cylinders

    As recommended on another post of mine I should test spark on all 6 cylinders to make sure it's arcing like it should. The top and bottom cylinders on the starboard bank won't even arc across the spark plug. The engine does start, idle and seem to run smooth so I can't imagine that it doesn't...
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    89 Evinrude 150 XP Alarm buzzing without engine running

    I noticed that for some reason the boat shop that replaced my stator and CDI last year disconnected the alarm buzzer. When I hook it back up (the brown wire) it buzzes constantly forever with just the ignition on. What are the steps to troubleshooting this. I've searched and seems to be pretty...
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    Boat shop says I need a rebuild, not sure to beleive them.

    I had one boat shop last year do a new CDI, stator and rectifier to fix a bad ignition issue that didn't seem to know what they were doing and overcharged me. I've tried to take the boat out 3 times since and due to clogged carbs the end of last year and the twice after the timing advance...
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    Trolling Motor Recommendation?

    17' 89 Ranger with 150HP outboard. It still has the original evinrude 12/24 on it and struggles. What is the recommendation on a new motor? I have a used Motorguide tour I was going to fix but realized they don't sell analog parts only the $350-400 to upgrade to digital and I have no idea what...
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    How much play in thrust washer is ok?

    I bought another prop for my 89 Evinrude 150. After putting it on I noticed that the prop just barely scraped on one side. After some investigation is seems it's not being centered quite perfectly as there's a little slop from the thrust washer to the prop. The washer fits perfectly with about...
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    Front of prop is not centered

    I purchased this used but looks unused cyclone prop off of ebay for my 89 OMC 150. I installed it today and noticed that it was barely rubbing on the front (side toward front of the boat) and loosened it and torqued it back down and it still is hitting. The back looks to be perfect. I double...
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    How much difference does diameter make?

    Ok since I'm looking for a prop and I understand a little about the pitch I need to go down a little on pitch. Looking at props I see alot of 14" props for my Evinrude. I currently have a 14 1/2. How much of a difference does this make? If i'm looking for more out of the hole does a smaller or...
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