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    Evinrude 1985 8HP 2-stroke - electrical grounding issues

    Hi. My tender/ auxilliary motor normally is ultra reliable and gives me great peace of mind as a backup. Just lately though is will go through a period where it will just not start at all. Not even a pop. Leave it for a while and it's back to being old faithful. I would like to get to the bottom...
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    I am having a real problem trying to source a classic commander handle

    I give up with the apathy of local dealers who are unwilling to put in the leg work. I just want my boat back in the water and am unable to identify and locate my handle or a suitable entire replacement controll box. so.... In desperation I am looking for a replacement handle for a Quicksilver...
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    Replacement for mid 80's Quick Silver Commander remote control

    I have a '87 boat with original Quicksilver remotes on. See pic...courtesy Don S The bushings have gone and the handle just slides around the remote control box uselessly. I am looking for a suitable entire replacement with similar bolt hole pattern mountings, gear shift throws etc. I'm not...
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    1985 Evinrude 8 Hp 2 stroke - coil break down?

    My tender's Evinrude 2 stroke starts easily and runs a dream when in the flushing tank back at home. As soon as it is in the water and engaged into gear with a bit of throttle / engine loading on it will only run on one cylinder. If throttle is applied further the motor surges and dies as the...
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    Determining exact specs when no model / serial number present.

    I've been scratching my head on this one. I have a 1987 Sea Ray Seville 20 ft CC. It has a 3 litre in line 4 engine and a alpha gen 1 stern drive. The engine and drive have been repainted so many times, new decals etc that model and serial numbers are history and I have no records from PO's. I...
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    Alpha Gen 1 - Assembling upper and lower gear housings

    On the top of the lower gear case drive shaft there is an o-ring to prevent water ingress and rust issues on the splines that mate with the upper gear housing. However there is also a seal on the bottom of the upper gear housing for the drive shaft that does the same. One video on Y-tube says...
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    Greasing UJ's - How do you manage it?

    Hi. This will be my first post here so hello to everyone :) I am currently service rebuilding a Alpha Gen 1. Replacing all seals and bearings etc. My UJ is in good working order and so I would like to just grease the joints before assembling the top gear housing. The rear joint grease nipple is...
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