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    1985 Evinrude 8hp No Spark

    I have had this motor for the past 4 years. It has ran pretty good for an ole' 2 stroke. I used it last summer and then put it in the basement for the winter. Two weeks ago I brought it to the shop to wake it up. I decided to have the carb serviced because I have had the thing for 4 years and...
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    86 8hp Mercury

    I am thinking about converting my outboard from a tiller to controls. Can this be done with this type of motor? If it can, would any used mercury/quicksilver control box work? Also, what type of steering arm would I need for this outboard. Any tips are appreciated. Thank you.
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    1948 Firestone 3.6 Hp Outboard Motor

    I just picked this motor up at a flea market for $40.00! Believe me, this thing is barn fresh! I have been spraying WD40 on some of the rusted out areas. I have kind of freed up some of the really rusted out parts. In the long run for its age it is really not in that bad of condition. But there...
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    2 Stroke 85 Rude 8 hp WONT START HELP!!

    I have had this motor for the past 4 years and i have had nothing but problems with it. Now it will not start at ALL. The past 2 years the motor has been very hard to start. It would take about 25 pulls before it would even start to turn over. Now, what happens is that about 25 pulls in the...
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    Control System (Throttle) for Evinrude.

    Hi, What kind of throttler/control system should I use? I have a 1985 Evinrude 8 horsepower. Would i use a red plug? Can you please post a picture of a good throttle to use. I am looking to buy used. Thanks!
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    Outboard Salvage yard

    Does anyone know of a good Outboard Salvage Yard in Massachusetts?
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    Evinrude 8 hp MANUAL

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 8 hp. I can't find a SERVICE manual for that motor. Is the 1986 Service Manual the same thing? Or will it make a difference?
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    Evinrude 8 hp Help!

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 8 hp. The motor has been sitting since October 20ll in my basement. I pulled the motor out today to try and fire it up for spring. I primed it and had the choke all the way out and started pulling and nothing happened the motor sounds totally dead. It wasn't even...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp

    I have a ? Can use CRC brake cleaner to clean out under the flywheel? I heard u could? It seems like it would be alot cheaper than electric contact cleaner. Thanks, Sean
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    85 rude 8hp manual

    hi i have a question? im going to buy a seloc evinrude jhonson manual 1973 1989 1.25 to 60 hp. do u think that will give me good info on my 1985 evinrude 8 h ? if not do u know a better maual thanks sean
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    1988 gray sunbird story

    Hi guys my dad use to own a 1988 19ft sunbird corsair boat tht was like gray red and black with the normal sunbird decal . It had an 3.0 130 hp omc cobra. The motor ran beautifully. the guy he bought it from named it the Irish Rover. We had for 11 years then my dad sold it to his work friend and...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp help!!!!!!!!

    Hi guys thanks for all the help before! Im having problems with my 85 8hp rude for some reason every other day the engine starts. My friend thinks its an electrical problem. Could it be the tdi box? Every other day it starts I think there is a ghost. One day it will run beautifully then the next...
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    12 foot Sea Nymph boat steering and throttle system

    hi i have an 1987 12 foot sea nymph alumminum boat with an 1985 evinrude 8hp i would like to eventually maybe put a steering wheel and throttle on it for cheap money. can i do this? if so i would really like an estimate of how much it would cost. thanks :)
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