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    Water in cylinders - engine seized?

    This is a follow-up to this post: http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...-block-cracked. Since this post, I've determined that the water leak was most likely coming in through the head gasket and I was planning on replacing the gaskets and putting everything back together. Prior to doing that...
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    Exhaust Filler Block Cracked

    I have a '98 Evinrude 115 hp with a rebuilt 2004 power head. My boat was stalling frequently and needed lots of gas when put into gear or it would stall. It intermittently had power loss. I keep the boat at a marina that requires me to have them perform all work on the engine. The mechanic told...
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    Trolling Motor Recommendation?

    Hi all, I am trying to determine the type of trolling motor that will work best for my boat. I have a 20 ft center console C-Hawk: http://images.boatsandstuff.com/nlarge/2012-c-hawk-20-center-console-hull-for-10995_21426240.jpg and I'd prefer bow mount, but my boat has a bow rail...
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    Inside the Hull Installation using Transom Mount Transducer

    I bought a Humminbird 597CI with a transom-mount transducer but I would like to install it inside the hull. It says in the instructions it can be done and I've read other posts from people saying they have done it. Question: Is there a noticeable performance difference between using the...
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    Fuel Leak Troubleshooting

    I just bought a new used boat with a 1998 rebuilt Evinrude with a 2004 powerhead. When I test ran it, it started up without hesitation and ran beautifully. Before starting however, I did notice that the primer bulb did not get completely hard after being pumped several times. After I took it...
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    1989 40HP Johnson - adjustment screws

    Hi, I have labeled a picture of my engine with letters... could someone tell me what the labeled adjustment screws are for? I would like to find the adjustment so that I can slide it into gear without it stalling. At the beginning of last season, I was able to gently put it into gear but by...
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    Johnson 1989 40HP starting problem

    Hi everyone, This is my first boat and I am having intermittent problems starting up. Once started, it runs fine and it will start back up easily after being turned off for a short period of time. Here's my starting procedure: 1) prime the bulb until stiff 2) ensure in neutral 3) lift high...
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    Ground Connections

    Just got a new boat... there are many disconnected wires and I'm tracing them to find out where they all go... There is no distribution panel.. looks like everything was connected directly to the battery with in-line fuses on some wires. Do I need to connect the negative battery terminal to...
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