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  1. tnduc

    1991 Evinrude 90 HP will not idle

    I am working on this motor that has sat for a couple of years. It has new spark plugs, fresh gas and fresh oil in the VRO tank. I am able to get it to start but it will not idle or run for very long unless I keep activating the choke. But if I do not keep choking it the engine will die...
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    VRO/warning horn issue

    I am getting my boat back in shape after sitting for a couple of years (1991 Evinrude 90hp). One problem I have is that when I turn the key, before starting the motor, the warning horn comes on and stays on. Following the advice I got here I started checking the sensors around the motor. The...
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    Overheat alarm 1991 Evinrude 90hp

    After being stored for over a year I got the boat out and cleaned it up. I got the motor started after about 15 minutes of trying and it ran well. Water was shooting out of the telltale like it should, idle sounded right, overall everything look good. After steady running for 5-10 minutes the...
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    Replacing trailer in driveway

    I have a 1991 17 ft. center console on a trailer of the same age, which spent most of its life in saltwater. I am inland now, and had the boat parked for about a year. I took it down the road to the boat ramp and back home and found that the rear frame section on both sides are bent way down...
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    Fuel Filter

    I would like to install a fuel/water filter. I have a 90 HP Evinrude and would need to install the filter in the splashwell area of the boat. I see several different ones for sale here on iboats, which would be the best? Thanks.
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    First Full Day on the Lake...

    After spending my life living on the coast and fishing/boating saltwater rivers and bays I got my first taste of lake boating since moving to Tennessee. I got the boat running (thanks to help on this board) after a minor electrical glitch and took the family out on the lake. Found a cove to...
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    Motor won't start

    Decided to take the boat out today after it has been sitting for 3 weeks. Went to start it at home to be sure, no start. Checked the battery, charged up for about 2 hours to full charge. Made sure all connections were tight. Turn the key, and at first got the starter spinning but not engaging...
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    Motor won't start

    Decided to take the boat out today after it has been sitting for 3 weeks. Went to start it at home to be sure, no start. Checked the battery, charged up for about 2 hours to full charge. Made sure all connections were tight. Turn the key, and at first got the starter spinning but not...
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    How to drive a $400K boat...

    http://www.thehulltruth.com/gulf-coast/290857-hold.html This just boggles the mind....
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    Difference in freshwater from saltwater?

    We just relocated to TN from the TX coast. My boat has always been used exclusively in saltwater. Yesterday took the boat to the lake and noticed a performance difference. It took more throttle to get it up on plane and keep it there. I know all about the buoyancy difference in saltwater...
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    kingfish

    I got invited to do a little offshore fishing today. We went to some of the rigs and trolled and drifted ribbonfish for kings. I caught 3 kings up to 25 lbs. What a blast! I inshore fish all the time, but now I have offshore on my mind. Now I just need to convince my wife I need a bigger...
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    A good weekend...

    Went to Port Mansfield this past weekend to fish a tournament. I caught a nice 30 inch red (got to use my tag before it expires this week), a 22 in red and several specks 16-20 inches. They were all hitting the Gulp! hard, bending popping corks and tearing the lures. Also hooked into a giant...
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    Good grease gun?

    Does anyone have a suggestion for a good grease gun to use on my buddy bearings? I've broken every one I have owned in a matter of months. Thanks.
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    Ignition noise

    When I turn my ignition to "on" it makes a little whistle or beep and then stops. Today, while flushing the motor after a day in the bay, the beep continued intermittently while the motor was running and switch at the "on" position. Any ideas? It has never done this before.
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    Handheld GPS

    I have been wanting to get a handheld GPS which will work well on the boat, in the car, hiking, etc... After doing my homework, which included opinions on this site, I bought a Lowrance H2O. Just using it around town it updates quickly and tracks properly. Can't wait to get it out on the...
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    Fishing SC

    I recently checked the SC saltwater fishing regs online out of curiosity to see how it has changed since the 10+ years I left there. Strangely, the gafftop and hardhead catfish are off limits- must be thrown back. Anyone know the reason for this :confused:? The waters were loaded with the...
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    Water under deck....

    I just checked under the deck through the cover where the gas tank sender is and found water there. We have had very hard rain the last several weeks, so I was expecting to see the water there. Well- how do I get it out? Something cheap or homemade I can use. The boat is a 1991 Sunbird CC.
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    New Ingition Switch Problem

    I just installed a new ignition switch purchased on this site. The switch is the 3 position, push to choke OMC switch for my 91 Evinrude 90hp. First of all, the wiring diagram did not match up with the actual switch I received. So, after several trial and errors the switch does almost...
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    Need new ignition switch

    I need to buy a new ignition switch- the plastic part the nut threads onto broke. I can still work it- just a pain to do so. Anyway, this is for a '91 Evinrude 90 hp V4. I checked the marine store here, but am not sure which one to buy. The one I have is a push to choke, 3 position. Thanks...
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    Starter problem

    I had a "starter" problem today on my '91 Evinrude 90HP. Was starting up the motor cold, when on the third try I heard the starter spinning. I took the top off and saw that the start cog did not go all the way up to engage the flywheel. I manually moved it up, hit the switch and it spun the...
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