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    89 RUDE 120HP Steering

    I have an 89 120 mounted on an 89 Stratos FS 279. Steering is very stiff, cant read numbers on cable either. Anyone know if a 16' cable will do?. Overall length of the boat is 19'
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    Evinrude 120 Fuel system help

    I am running an Evinrude 120 1989 model. I have replaced the fuel pump and cleaned/rebuilt the carbs and it runs great with the exception of random spells of acting as if it is not getting any fuel..... i can open the throttle and it will just bog down.....after a few minutes of this (and after...
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    couldnt drop the motor

    i had my motor stored in the up position with the transom saver attached. This idiot left a power swith on last week and ran the battery dead. the door to the fuel/battery compartment will not open when the motor is all the way up. i looked and looked for a manual override and had no luck so i...
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    too much pitch?

    i am running an 89 stratos fs279 with a 120 evinrude. just replaced the prop with a 14 x 21 3 blade. boat had a 13 3/4 x 21 3 blade when i bought it. i tried to get the exact same size but after an hour arguing with the salesman ( he was convinced i did not have a 13 3/4 x 21 on an 89 120) i...
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    new prop or hub??

    89 evinrude 120 pushing a 18' stratos 279 fs:<br /><br />after a few minutes on plane, my motor will act as if its slipping until i back off the throttle then it does it again. mechanic feels the hub is spinning. havent checked yet. its my understanding that too much prop will cause the motor to...
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    Popping out of gear?? or slipping

    89 stratos 279fs with an 89 evvinrude 120 v4<br /><br />need some assistance in pin pointing my problem. took the boat out this morning and around 4000rpm (running great by the way) it acted as if all power to the prop was gone. the best way to describe the problem is cruising along in your car...
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    Low Volts

    my 89 120 evinrude will only read 11.5 to 12.5 volts while running (acording to in-dash volt meter). i have yet to have a battery go dead but this does concern me a little. any tips?
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    89-92 carb swap??

    i have an 89 120 v4 evinrude and want to know if 92 120 v4 carbs will work on it. any thoughts? i dont have a picture of the 92's to compare to
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    Battery Selector Switch

    I have read several posts on battery selector switches. I cant seem to locate mine anywhere. Can anyone point me in the right direction. I have an 89 Stratos 279FS
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    Stratos Owner's Manual??

    I have an 89 stratos 279 FS. I bought it without an owner's manual and would like to find one. Stratos boats advised the company has changed ownership since 1989 and they can not help.. Anyone have any suggestions?
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    Stratos Owner's Manual??

    I have an 89 stratos 279 FS. I bought it without an owner's manual and would like to find one. Stratos boats advised the company has changed ownership since 1989 and they can not help.. Anyone have any suggestions?
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    Stuck at 2400 RPM'S

    Need help with my 89 Evinrude 120 V4...... Had this motor in the shop for a physical. Wrench done a spark test, compression test, (all tested good) new water pump and fuel pump. Finally got the boat on the water for the first time over the weekend. Idled great after it came up to temp but when i...
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    carb kit help

    i have looked at several carb rebuild kits but cant find any that have the metering rods with them. can anyone get me pointed in the right direction? carb is on an 89 evinrude 120 v4
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    89 120 evinrude timing

    just ordered anew manual for this but dont have the patience to wait on it. can anyone give a brief lesson on how to check and set the timing for my 89 120 v4. what are the specs....its too nice to sit around and wait on a book. gotta hit the water soon
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    Evinrude Missing and Smoking Problem

    Thanks for the info on previous posts.<br />I'll start by explaining what the situation is. I bought this unit with an '89 evinrude 120 v4. The boat and motor have been sitting for years. After cleaning the tanks, purging the fuel lines and using about a case of carb cleaner, we finally got this...
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    miss during gradual acceleration

    thanks for the tips on previous posts.....my 89 evinrude 120 has developed a miss at gradual acceleration. accelerate quickly and its fine but slow it will cut out......any thoughts??
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    cold natured evinrude

    i have an 89 evinrude 120. its a real pain to start when cold.....after it runs for awhile it will start instantly.....any tips on what to do to remedy this cold natured mule??
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    Evinrude trouble

    I have an Evinrude 120 model e120tlcem. i just bought this boat (89 stratos 279fs)and dont know a whole lot about it yet. when i tried to hook up the battery leads for the motor, the motor started to tilt forward and the motor (tilt) would not stop. i tried to lower the motor and it will not...
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