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    Champion QL77 plugs vs L77 plugs

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 88 hp. When I pulled the plugs out yesterday I noticed that 3 plugs were Champion L77LC4 and 1 plug was Champion QL77LC4. What is the difference in these plugs and would it have made a difference in performance?
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    New Control Cables or Extenders?

    If a want to install a jackplate and my cables are not long enough, do I have to replace the cables, or is there some way to extend the cables? Where can they be purchased? 1990 Champion Mean 15 and a 1989 Rude 88 HP.
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    Optimum Prop Slippage?

    What is an acceptable prop slippage?
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    What setup step is next?

    I have a 1990 15'6" Champion Mean 15 bass boat with a 1989 88 hp Evinrude. The engine is mounted with the prop 5-1/2" below pad which puts the cavitation plate 2-1/2" above pad. I am running 5100 RPM and 39 GPS. Slow hole shot, so I installed a Hydrofoil and it helped. Still need more RPM. Prop...
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    Next Setup Step?

    I have a 1990 15'6" Champion Mean 15 bass boat with a 1989 88 hp Evinrude. The engine is mounted with the prop 5-1/2" below pad which puts the cavitation plate 2-1/2" above pad. I am running 5100 RPM and 39 GPS. Slow hole shot, so I installed a Hydrofoil and it helped. Still need more RPM...
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    Correct OMC Water Pressure Gauge

    I have an "89" 88hp Evinrude and wanted to install a water pressure gauge. The dealership sold me a unit that is for 1993 and Later Evinrude/Johnson Models. It is a 60 PSI gauge and I think I need a 30 PSI gauge. Will it work on my engine or should I return it and try and find the correct one?
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    89 Rude 88hp RPM Question

    DHadley often refers to an engline lugging at 5100 RPM's, but my manual says that 5000 RPM is WOT. Should I be trying to increase my RPM's?
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    Pressure gauge on 1990 Rude

    I have a 1990 Evinrude 88 hp and would like to add a water pressure gauge. Is this possible and is it much trouble?
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    90 degree engine

    I own a 1989 88hp rude that has been refered to as a 90 degree engine. Will someone please explain what this means and what effect it has on power and speed?
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    RPM Follow-up

    I changed the tach and the new tach indicates 5100 rpm WOT (same as old tach). I go 41 GPS with a 13.5" x 18 Raker prop. The owners manual indicates 4500-5500 WOT. Do I need to change to a different prop to increase my RPM's or just stay with what I have?
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    Prop slippage

    What percent prop slippage is considered acceptable for a 16' bass boat powered by a 90 hp evinrude?
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    How many stator poles?

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 88hp. Model number E88MSLCE. It has two wires, (yellow wire and a yellow/orange stripe) coming from the stator. Can any one tell me how many poles it has? My new OMC/BRP tach has positions 1,2,3,4,5,6 to set and each corresponds to the number of posts on the stator. The...
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    Am I on plane?

    <br /><br />Do I need to have the front further out of the water to be on plane?
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    Water in Hull of Champion Bass Boat

    I have a 1990 Champion Bass Boat. After fishing one day, I pull the drain plug and water poured from the hull. I have since experienced the same problem every time I am in the water. This weekend, I plugged the inlets to the livewells, at the transom, and no water came into the hull. When I...
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    Quits on speed #6

    I have a 1989 Johnson 12/24V trolling motor model BF4Y that quits on speed #6 sometimes. After letting it sit for a few minutes it starts back. It does not do it on any other speed. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to check?
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