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    WATER SCREEN REPLACEMENT?

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 70 VTO. I need to replace the water screen because the other one is broken (hunk chipped out of it). I have a SELOC manual, but it does not give instructions on how to replace it. I know I have to remove the impeller and housing to get to it. I can tell that much...But...
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    ALARM GOES OFF

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 70 with VRO, on a Bass Tracker Pro 17. I took it out this past weekend for the first time since October. Went out, fished a while, started back to the ramp, just idling along slowly and the alarm horn in the remote control box went off with a steady/constant loud sound...
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    Motor Guide Brute 667

    Can anyone tell me if a Motor Guide Brute 667 (67 lb thrust) 45" shaft, etc, with foot control bypass is a good trolling motor? I have a chance to get one for about $150.00, gator mount and all. This is hand controlled but has a bypass foot control. What is that?<br />Thanks<br />Cal
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    Leaning Problem

    I have a Tracker 17' Bass Boat (Aluminum) with 70HP Evinrude. At slow speed it runs level and true, but the faster I go it leans to the left quite a bit, (port lisp). This is not a weight distribution problem because I have checked all that. What can be my problem?<br /><br />Cal
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    Battery Not Maintaining Charge

    I have an 89, 70HP Evinrude. I take the boat out with a full 100% charge and when I come back in, it is at 70% usually. Does this mean that something on the motor is not maintaining the charge like it should?<br />Thanks,<br />Cal
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    Minn Kota 24V ?

    I have acquired a boat that has a Minn Kota 48lb thrust 24 V trolling motor. Using 2 12 V batteries. Can anyone tell me the advantages of 24 V? <br />Also, it has a switch with three postions, = Run, Off, Charge. What is the Charge position for and how do I use it?<br /><br />Thanks.<br />Cal
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    STATOR QUESTION

    I have a 89 Evinrude 70. I can take it out to the lake with a 100% charged battery, use it for about 4 or 5 hours, bring it in and the battery will be at 70% or so. Does that mean the stator is bad on the engine? Is that what charges the battery when it is running? <br />Thanks<br />Cal
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    TIMING ? FOR JOE REEVES

    Hello: I have an 89 Evinrude 70. Was reading your timing instructions and was wondering what the spark tester was for and where you hook it up and what can you make it of? I set mine using your method but did not use the spark tester. What do I do?<br />It did not seem to make it run that...
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    1976 Evinrude 85 horse is it worth it?

    I have the opportunity to take on a major project given to me for free. This is the second one. It is a 1976 Stryker Bass boat (Tri Hull) with a 1976 Evinrude outboard 85 horse on it. It has been sitting for about 10 plus years. Is it worth me hauling off to undertake? Is that year of...
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    Thanks for everyone's help

    Thanks to this forum..I found/fixed all my probs. The trim and the tilt works great - bad connection and burned out tilt motor. And the electrical problem solved too - was a bad connection at the harness behind the dash. All gauges and lights now work....Thanks a bunch.<br />Cal
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    HOT TEMP GAUGE QUESTION

    With muffs on and engine running my temp gauge eventually pegs to 240...however; risers and manifolds are cool to the touch but block is pretty dang hot. Does this mean the engine water pump is bad? If the manifolds and risers are clear and getting plenty of water and staying cool does that...
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    ELECTRICAL PROBLEM

    85, V6, 3.8L, OMC 800 stringer. When I turn on my navigation light switch, my temp gauge pegs out all the way over, my fuel gauge jumps to full, my rpm gauge jumps to zero and my dash light quit working. This is with or without the engine running. One thing that may be contributing to this...
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    How long to wait before buffing out new paint?

    I painted the main wide stripe in my boat all the way around today, using acrylic enamal (metallic). It is already dry as can be...however; it is a dull look...Is this because I need to buff it out? If so, how long do I wait and does anybody have any suggestions on how to go about doing it?<br...
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    Upholstery Trim Fastning Question

    I'm not really sure how to put this...but I'm completely redoing the interior of my boat. Along the gunnels (sides) it has 1/2" plywood covered with vinyl to match the rest of the boat. I tore off the old trim and wood was completely rotten. These trim items were attached to the fiberglass...
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    Temp Guage Registering 240 (pegged out)

    This engine has sat for 5 years. Just got it running this week. Temp gauge slowly pegs out at 240 as the engine runs. The manifolds are warm to the touch...not hot at all. I checked the thermostat...works just fine. No water leaks anywhere. I have muffs on it with plenty of water flow. I...
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    steering, what did i do wrong or did i?

    I replaced the steering cable from wheel to stern today...3.8L V6 OMC stringer with Tru-Course steering. It works great, but I think the outdrive turns in the opposite direction. When I turn the wheel to Starboard (right), the stern is also pointing in that direction (in other words, the prop...
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    Rotted Wood or what?

    This is another post different from the last on redoing the interior of my 1985 Four Winns Horizon 19'. I ripped up the carpet from the deck, and there is plywood underneath, about 1/2 of it rotted. I didn't know they put plywood on top of the fiberglass. Do they? Or is this something a...
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    Help with impeller replacement

    I need to change my impeller, or think I do...it has been sitting for 5 years and not started until the other day and it seemed to be pumping ok...but I think it is safer to replace.<br /><br />My problem is this: I don't have a tech manual, just an exploded diagram and don't know where to...
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    Carpet of Skit-No-More

    I'm completely redoing my Four Winns 19 foot Horizon (1985) and instead of carpet I'm thinking I may put on this stuff called Skit-No-More by Evercoat. It is especially made for boats. It can be color tinted to match. Has anyone ever done this? Would anyone recommend it? It is much cheaper...
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    what kind of oil/fluid do i use?

    1985 OMC stern drive 3.8L, v6. What kind of hydraulic fluid/oil do I put into the tilt clutch assembly on the outdrive? I've already put in some stuff for stern drive tilt/trim motors, cleaned the clutches, tested the motor (it works), just get a clicking from the solinoid. Thought maybe the...
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