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    Strange warning buzzer pattern

    I have a 1987 Evinrude 70hp with the VRO. Normally there are 3 warning buzzer patterns...steady means overheat, 1/2 second on-off means no oil and a 1/2 second every 30 seconds mean low oil. But the buzzer is making a short buzz every 5 seconds continuously. But its a very short...
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    Which is cylinder 1, 2 and 3 on a 3-cyl Evinrude outboard ?

    Is cylinder 1 the top one and then 2, 3 down ...or is it the other way around?
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    Does the tach run from stator AC or is it DC?

    I am a bit confused. I am reading that the tach runs off the stator AC pulses? If so, why does a faulty rectifier affect the tach? If the rectifier takes the AC pulses and converts to DC, why would the rectifier integrity affect the tach?
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    70hp steady alarm at high RPM - not heat or VRO - possible fuel restriction?

    1987 Evinrude 70hp I am getting a steady alarm even when engine is just started and cold (I also have a temperature gauge) as soon as RPMs go up (just with high-idle lever up) that goes out when engine goes down to idle (so I doubt its a short) Pisser is good...tested temp sensor....tested...
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    What can you do on the water if an impeller fails?

    Is there any emergency procedure that can be done if this happens and there is no impeller to pump water up and cool the engine? For instance ..has anyone ever had an alternative water supply feeder with a bilge pump or something to at least force water thru the engine at least so you can get...
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    Is there any way to have a light to tell if the engine is RUNNING?

    I have a 1987 Evinrude 70 but I imagine this would be universal. I don't have room on my dash for a tachometer but I would like to have a LIGHT to simply tell me that my engine is running (not just ignition on...but engine is actually running) Since the tachometer connector on my boat feeds...
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    Anyone ever hear of "Nemo" blocks?

    I came across a whole box fllled with blocks, fiddles, pulleys, etc that my father bought a few years ago to build a sailboat...that never materialized and now I want to sell/give-away all this equipment. Most of it is by a manufacturer named "Nemo" and the colors are black anodized with bright...
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    What is the Temperature of a running 70hp?

    I want to install a temperature gauge on my Evinrude 70hp - I purchased the OMC temperature sensor and it screws into a threaded hole on the cylinder head, not far from the temperature hot warning sensor. When I plugged in the OMC temperature gauge (which shows 120-220 degrees), the needle on...
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    Not regulated at all?

    I have a 1987 Evinrude 70hp - I installed a voltmeter and noticed that when the engine is running I am getting way up around 18 volts!<br /><br />I immediately suspected a regulator problem but I was told there are no regulators on these outboards and the batteries just charge at that voltage...
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    cleaning rubber lining on outboard

    My Evinrude outboard has a grey rubber-like lining on the bottom of the cover that seals it from the outside world. <br /><br />After a few years it has developed what looks like moldy black spots. I have tried to clean this with Aurora anti-mildew and even a powdered cleanser. It has helped...
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    What setting for tach?

    I have an 1987 Evinrude 70hp (3 cyl) and I just purchased an OMC tach - what setting should I set on the back? I understand that the 3,4,5,6 etc does not mean cylinders - but number of pulses?<br /><br />Help!
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    Adding a temp gauge to Evinrude 70hp

    I have a 1987 Evinrude 70hp with a standard Temperature SWITCH. I had a strange horn problem last year (where the warning horn goes off steady even right after starting the engine yet nothing seems wrong - water, heat, oil, etc - turns out a faulty oil pickup sensor). I want to install a...
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    Motor dies shifting from forward to reverse (like brakes failing!)

    I have a 1987 Evinrude 70hp<br />The motor starts right up runs fine but dies when shifting from forward to reverse! <br /><br />This is no minor problem since you need to do this to quickly reduce speed while approaching a dock.<br /><br />The motor runs very well and has a great "punch" when...
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    Idle up

    I have a 1987 Johnson 70HP with a single throttle/direction lever, a tilt/trim switch and of course the fast idle bar. I would like to adjust the idle on my motor up a bit (when the bar is down) - is that setting INSIDE the control box or on the motor itself?
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    Tachy related question

    I have a 1987 Evinrude 70 HP Ouboard with powertilt and electric start.<br /><br />I woudl like to attach a tachometer - I was told that the wiring harness to the shifter may already carry the tach signals. Can this be? Where can I get a wiring diagram?
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