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    How to build a fiberglass live well

    Hello Everyone I have a Key West 1900 Sportsman center console. Want to build a removable fiberglass live well that will fit in front of the console. It needs to be about five feet wide, eighteen inches deep and eighteen inched tall. I have done fiberglass repairs and copied one small part...
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    Aftermarket Fuel Injection?

    Hello Everyone I hope everyone had a very good Christmas and I wish you a wonderful 2009. A friend of mine thought he saw an aftermarket fuel injection kit for various OMC outboard products. Is anyone aware of this product and who makes it? Thank you for you help and suggestions. Grits
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    Plans for Bost Rotisserie?

    Hello Everyone Somewhere, in the last few months, I saw a set of detailed plans. for sale, for a boat rotisserie. I contacted the seller and then forgot where and who they are. Does anyone know where I can find plans for a boat rotisserie? Thanks for you help. Grits
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    T-Top Plans

    Hello Everyone I am considerating fabrication a T-Top for my 19' Key West Center Console? Is anyone aware of a supplier of good plans or even better a kit? the welding would not be a problem but some of the bends I have seen, on good looking T-Tops would be a little more difficult. Thank you...
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    Replacement Material for Sound Blanket in Engine Cover

    Hello Everyone, I am replacing the sound blankets on the inside of the cowling of my '93 120 Evinrude. The original material was foam about 3/8" thick. Is anyone aware of a better material for this purpose. I would like to knock down the howl as much as I can. The OEM parts run abut $45...
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    Replacement Material for Sound Blanket in Engine Cover

    Hello Everyone, I really did not know the best place to start with this question so here I am. I am replacing the sound blankets on the inside of the cowling of my '93 120 Evinrude. The original material was foam about 3/8" thick. Is anyone aware of a better material for this purpose. I...
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    Best Gasket Sealant?

    Hello Everyone I am getting ready to assemble my 120 after painting. Will ya'll recommend a gasket sealant for sealing the gaskets between the adaptor and the powerhead? Thank you very much for you input. Grits
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    Fuel Flow/Mileage Gauge???

    Hello Everyone: I really need help on this one. I have a 19' center console equipped with a Humminbird 797. I would like to install an fuel low meter that will calculate mileage so I can maximise my efficiency. I am running a '93 120 Evinrude I do not think I will have the option to utilize...
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    Proper method of Decal Installation?

    Hello Everyone! If you looked at my other other thread, you know I am getting ready to shoot the base-clear on the cowlings of my '93 120. I have the OEM decal set plus two white "Evinrude" for the sides of the cowling. I was not able to find the epaulettes for the sides. Mine were trashed...
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    Progress on my '93 120 Evinrude-Coatings

    Hello Everyone! I am in the short rows on my motor. It is down to bare metal and part if it is primed. The hard part, as I have already posted, was getting it apart without breaking anything other than a few bolts. The good news is I got all the broken bolts out and the motor is clean. I...
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    Do these plugs serve any purpose?

    Hello Everyone Pictured are two plugs on the side of the shaft on my 93 Evinrude 120. Are they leftovers from the casing or are they actually pins? Thank you, Grits
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    How do I Get this Sucker Apart?

    Hello Everyone! I am getting closer to painting my '93 120 Evinrude; however, I have run into a couple of stubborn parts. In the images below, you will see the bottom of the midsection of the motor. I cannot find an exploded view of this part of the motor. It looks like a press fit. In...
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    Ideas for Insturment Panel-Material and Finish

    Hello Everyone! Does any one have any suggestions for a new instrument panel for my Key West 1900. The existing panel is 11"x11", has a crack and is faded. I would like to replace the panel, gauges, and add some switches. What would ya'll recommend for material and finish. I thought about...
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    Two Arkansas Traveler Jon Boats

    Hello Everyone Here is a photograph of two Arkansas Travelers that have been in my family as long as I can remember and I am fifty-four. I have used these boats duck hunting all my life. Only the Lord knows how may thousands of ducks, duck hunters and, of course, dogs, these two old girls...
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    Please Check this Image-Do I have a Leakie Head Gasket

    Hello Everyone I am in the process of repaint my '93 120 Evinrude. The motor seemed to run okay before I started the project; however, I have not owned it long and have nothing to compare it to. There is a lot of corrosion and discoloration on the bottom of the starboard head. Below, you...
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    Anit Corrision Compount for Electrical Conections?

    Hello Everyone! I am in the process of restoring a Key West 1900 and a '93 Evinrude. The boat was used in Salt water for twelve years. I have found a corrosion that is white and chalky in many connections. Is there a anti corrosion compound available for electrical connections with a marine...
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    Removal of Mounting Bracket Assembly from the Motor Shaft-93 120?

    Hello Everyone! I am removing the mounting bracket from the shaft of the above mentioned outboard. I am in the process of painting the whole motor. I also have to rebuild the tilt-trim due to a hydraulic leak. With the motor still on the boat, I attached an engine hoist and removed the six...
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    Best Undercoating for an Outboard?

    Hello Everyone! I am getting ready to paint my '93 Evinrude 120. I have the PPG urethane speced my Evinrude. I am considering using either, epoxy, urethane or Feather-Fil (a polyester). Two different coatings a specified. A base coat and clear for the cowlings and a single stage for the...
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    Difference between '93 120 and 140?

    Hello Everyone, I have a '93 120 HP Evinrude. I was going through the shop manual for the motor and it appears the 120 and 140 are both 2000cc. If that is the case, what are the differences? Thanks, Grits
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    Pulling a '93 120 Evinrude

    Hello Everyone, I have a '93 120 on the back of a Key West 1900. I want to take the motor off the boat. There is no hook or loop, for lifting, on the motor. Where do you hook to it to lift it off? Thank you for your help. Grits
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