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    1984 Evinrude XP 150 Primer Bulb

    When I pump the primer bulb on this motor it never gets hard, it's pumping fuel ok. It does have the electric primer on this motor. Should it get hard or does this indicate some other issue. Primer bulb was replaced thinking it was the bulb and the new one does the same thing.
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    silverado 4.3 v/6 towing 2k bass boat ??

    Whats ythe opinion out there I,m having trouble in hot weather with the a/c on going up hills this is a 08 model. would the 4.8 v-8 be better anyone out there could you share your experience. Thanks in advance
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    84 xp150 evinrude leak at exhaust anode

    Right above the speedo pitot there is an anode with to bolts holding it on . the anode looks fine but it looks like I have unburnt fuel /oil leaking at this point , do you need to replace this anode. Also the leak itself and the unburnt fuel and oil is this a problem. I would appreciate and...
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    84 XP150 Evinrude leaks at pitot connection

    Looks like oil and gas mix is leaking at the lower end where the pitot is hooked up. This looks dark black or brown in color , the lower unit is clean as a pin. Could this just be unburnt fuel and oil. Could it be unburnt fuel comming thru exhaust. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Any...
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    24 volt trolling motor wires running HOT!!!

    After running my 12/24 volt trolling motor on high speed at 24 volts for approx 5 minutes I just reached down and touched the plug wires from the trolling motor to the connecter at the front of the boat. OUCH!! those wires were HOT HOT HOT. I went to the back of the boat and the positive cable...
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    1984 Evinrude XP150 Thermostats

    Looking to replace my thermostats, I have a factory manual and dosen't look to difficult. Anything to look out for or something I should know before attempting to do this. I would appreciate the help!
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    What is this 84 XP 150 Evindude

    On the starter side if you look thru to the powerhead there is a Rubber nipple that is secured with a nylon tie strap, while the engine is running this nipple is spinning looks like with the speed of the motor, is this someting for mechanical tach, or speedometer it has me totally puzzled. I...
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    84 Evinrude XP150 Temp Issue

    Either on the muffs or on the water the right side cylinders looking from the back of the engine run cool to the touch and the left cyls runs hotter to the touch, you would not want to leave hand on the left side very long but I don't think it's overheating checked with infra red sensor and...
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    Quad seal trim Cyl Install 84 evinrude

    Quick help, is there any special way the quad seal goes into the trim cylinder end cap on a 84 xp 150 rude. Kit will be here today. Any help would be appreciated.
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    1984 rude xp150 hot one side of cylinders

    Looking from the rear of the engine the left side cylinders are running hotter than the very cool to the touch right three cylinders. This was on the muffs , good cool stream from the pee hole, any thing to check or should I run it in the water, this was the first time I started the motor from a...
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    PIN WRENCH 84 rude TILT CYLINDER

    Any body no where to get a spanner wrench to remove the cap on the tilt cylinder at a resonable price. Also I have a showa tilt cylinder and I have the kit coming, after rod removal is it a simple matter to reseal and reinstall. Any help or possible photos of this repair would be appreciated. I...
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    Help!! Tilt cyl leak 84 rude xp150

    Looks like it is possible to move the top cylinder pin out of the way and swing the cylinder down without removing the whole unit. I have a spanner wrench to get the top cap off , does the whole assembly come out at once , I have the kit ordered. Once the piston is removed is it just a matter of...
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    84 evinrude tilt cyl leak xp150

    Looks like it is possible to move the top cylinder pin out of the way and swing the cylinder down without removing the whole unit. I have a spanner wrench to get the top cap off , does the whole assembly come out at once , I have the kit ordered. Once the piston is removed is it just a matter of...
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    Overheat Horn 1984 evinrude xp150

    I have a xp150 v-6 1984 I have checked the overheat horn at the control unit by ground the horn using the key method and also have tried to ground the leads comming of the two sensors at the top of both cylinders at the head. And no HORN, by what I have seen this horn is in the control box my...
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    1984 evinrude 150 overheat warn horn

    I've tried the horn warning test at the console with the ignition on and at both rear sensors and its a no go. Looks like the horn is in the control box. Are these hard to replace or would it be better to let a mechanic do it. I know the control units can be tough to work on. And one more...
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