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  1. boataway

    Evinrude Sportwin steering linkage - need help

    Conclusion: I made an adaptor to get the single cable system to drive the cable/pulley bracket. I can still remove the outboard easily and even tilt. I used two pieces of 3/8 inch threaded rod welded by one piece of 3/8 inch rod. Bolts and washers hug the bracket "chain links" and a bolt and a...
  2. boataway

    Evinrude Sportwin steering linkage - need help

    Here's an attempt at better pictures. Also, do you see how far the cable is from the motor mount? It puts quite a strain when trying to get them closer. Thank you for trying to help me out!
  3. boataway

    Evinrude Sportwin 10 pull cord winding procedure

    The spring wasn't broken but DANG it's hard to get back in. I found this video that describes the problem I was having and how to fix it. I hope it helps someone in the future.
  4. boataway

    Evinrude Sportwin steering linkage - need help

    one more question: am I getting this kit for the adaptor or for the mounting arm? Because the steering cable is mounted to the transom by a mount similar to the one in this kit.
  5. boataway

    Evinrude Sportwin steering linkage - need help

    Thank you, Chris1956! I would have never got there by myself. Have you seen a picture of what I'm aiming for? I ended up finding one at marinepartssource.com for 144 and with a reasonably priced 2 day shipping, I should be able to get this ready before we head out for my kid's spring break...
  6. boataway

    Evinrude Sportwin 10 pull cord winding procedure

    can someone point me to the proper pull cord replacement procedure please? I wound the "flywheel" a bit to provide some extra tension, and wound the cord around but after a couple of pulls, the cord flopped at the last foot or so.
  7. boataway

    Evinrude Sportwin steering linkage - need help

    I got this Evinrude Sportwin 10 with a recent purchase of a Wooster Hellion boat (bucket list!) and can't make sense of how to hook up the steering cable to the outdrive. The unpainted tab with thumb screw comes off but I don't see how it would attach to the end of the steering cable (seen in...
  8. boataway

    hot water tank smell/replacement

    thanks for saving me hundreds! what a great community!!
  9. boataway

    hot water tank smell/replacement

    I have a Seaward F-600 water heater that is likely original to 2003. The water from it smells like rotten metal. 1) does this indicate that the heater has gone tango uniform? something else? 2) any experience with Kuma vs Seaward brand water heaters? there seems to be a ~$100 price difference.
  10. boataway

    HF 1.5w Solar Panel for trickle charge dual battery system?

    I disagree with some of the sentiment on this thread. Many trickle chargers are less than one watt and do just fine keeping the battery topped off, if that's what you are after. Average resting discharge rate is well below that level.
  11. boataway

    ~2003 JL Audio stereo remote compatibility

    Has anyone encountered a head unit compatible with the wired remotes from the ~2003 era from JL Audio Marine? Boat has one at the helm and one at the transom. My head unit is dying and I'm looking for a simple/affordable solution to replacement. If I put something else (company or even JL...
  12. boataway

    holding tank sensor (cap)

    My (2003 Sig 260) black water holding tank clogged and I had to animate the sensor/cap to get it cleared. Now I can't find a replacement locally. Does anyone have experience locating one of these? It's 3.5 inches in diameter and the tank is about 16 inches deep. I have a green scotch pad on the...
  13. boataway

    Potty tank sensor removal

    how do I remove the cap to the black water tank? I tried banging on it with a hammer and socket driver, and a huge oil filter wrench (kind of like crab claw pliers); both started to cause damage to the teeth on this cap. Is there a tool for this?
  14. boataway

    TaylorMade Vector Compact AC trouble

    Sadly, this did not produce a change. Still have three red lights on. And I tried different "types" of holding the power button down.. for example while flipping the circuit breaker on, while holding the fan button too...
  15. boataway

    TaylorMade Vector Compact AC trouble

    Thank you Pat. Will give it a try!
  16. boataway

    TaylorMade Vector Compact AC trouble

    I have the Vector Compact with Passport II (whatever that means). The display/control panel is showing three solid red lights (next to the cool, fan, and heat buttons). So far I have reset the breaker and unplugged both ends of the control panel wire many times to try and remove any oxidation...
  17. boataway

    Did I make a bad mistake?

    I ordered the goofy spark plugs now that I got a manual from Duke's dad. I could not find the female connector to the tan wire... Big Thanks to Mark for the input. I am replacing the water pump lower because it appears to have overheated and one of the gaskets was stuck to it, and there was a...
  18. boataway

    Did I make a bad mistake?

    compression numbers as requested: 2: 107 4: 107 6: 111 1: 105 3: 110 5: 104 I can't explain in words how relieved I am to see those numbers.
  19. boataway

    Did I make a bad mistake?

    funny, it says "150" on the cover. ouch.
  20. boataway

    Did I make a bad mistake?

    what should I undo so that the engine doesn't start when doing a compression test on this particular unit?
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