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    1987 XP150 backfire

    I have been having trouble with my outboard. I overheated it last summer and it would't start. I checked for spark and had fire on both banks. It still just backfired. I replaced the flywheel key, both thermostats,(they were melted) A new impeller and it started right up. Took it to Cave run a...
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    150 linkage problem

    I put in a new impeller on my 87 xp150. Now I can't get my linkage set right. I measured the shift rod before I reinstalled the lower unit and it was in spec. I have adjusted the cables til I am blue in the face and am not even close.I took out the pivot bolt that attatches to the shift rod by...
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    87 Rude linkage issue

    I put in a new impeller on my 87 xp150. Now I can't get my linkage set right. I measured the shift rod before I reinstalled the lower unit and it was in spec. I have adjusted the cables til I am blue in the face and am not even close.I took out the pivot bolt that attatches to the shift rod by...
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    1987 Evinrude xp150 temp switches

    I sure am glad I found these forums. They have helped me a great Deal. I went from an engine that would,t run at all. Now I am fine tuning it and it runs like a sewing machine. A Loud One!!! I replaced a flywheel key to start I have new thermostats and warning horn on the way. I may as well...
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    Water leaking out of thermostat housing on an 1987 XP150

    [I] have water coming out of the thermostat housing on one side. Whats the deal with this? Do I have a blown head gasket? Is my themostatr bad?
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    87 xp 150 just backfires,won't start

    Re: 87 xp 150 just backfires,won't start Ok, I checked tdc and it looked off, I pulled the flywheel, but the key did't look sheared. I put a new one in anyway and it started! However, I think the head gasket is blown on no. 1 cylinder. I have water coming out of this hole on the starboard side.
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    1987 Evinrude

    I have a 1987 Rude XP150 on a 17.5' Fish n ski. The warning horn has never worked right and I need to replace it, as well as both temp sensors. It never sounded when turning the key and caused me to overheat last summer. I tried rigging up a led light instead, but it just stays on. I am new to...
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    87 xp 150 just backfires,won't start

    I have a 1988 17.5' Arrow Glass with a 1987 Rude xp150. I bought this boat new and it has been great to me. I haven't had any problems with it until last year. The VRO pump was leaking. I replaced it withot a hitch. we were on a trip to Cave run last summer. I got into some grass and overheated...
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