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    Why I prefer an outboard

    yesterday it was 70 degrees hereand now its in the driveway "wintrized":D
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    does this motor run backwards?

    i look boat stuff all the time and i was checking this out. in the 1 photo it shows instructions on running and think it is saying to adjust the timing and turn the flywheel the other way? is that how it works:confused:
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    backwards battery let the smoke out

    today i did a stupid thing and hooked my battery up wrong on my 94 15hp evinrude.:doh: smoke came out and i switched it back. the motor starts and runs, but is not charging the battery. i'm guessing the smoke came from the rectifier:confused:
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    1968 Larson All American

    still trying, this is better
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    1968 Larson All American

    i will have some grinding and sanding to do now, but it feels solid already:D
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    1968 Larson All American

    poured some seacast today took all of 10 gallons, thought i was going to have over a gallon left but maybe the rounded bottom took more:confused:
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    1968 Larson All American

    so it looks like they have to be uploaded as attachments and i can only edit my last post? another upgrade?:laugh:
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    1968 Larson All American

    maybe i can only edit my last post? think the forum is having issues?
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    79 evinrude 85hp crossflow, running bad

    sunday I was waiting my turn at the ramp to take the boat out and the motor stalled, it restarted but stalled again, would not idle:blue: so when I got it home I pulled the plugs they were dirty and the gap was almost 50:eek: so I bought new gapped to 40 and installed this evening. after I was...
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    had a bad day, admiral says shes done boating

    :facepalm: she was complaining all day, then i hit a wake spilled her water in her purse, the dog kept whineing, hes getting old, idiots at the ramp, then my motor started acting up, didn't want to idle, so I need to fix it. on the way home she said she was done boating, and was acting like I...
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    how can i find my old started threads?

    was looking to review an old thread of mine but no longer see an option for started threads?
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    run in with police memorial day

    1st time I was brave enough to boat on a holiday, it wasn't too bad, I did notice few people waved, normally almost everybody does. I did get stopped for inspection which never happened before, but it was actually cool and they gave me this sticker and a neat whistle. no sucker though, I think a...
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    Happy Easter!

    :D:D just wish everyone a Happy Easter! I hope to get on the boat today. Anyone else going Easter boating?
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    Can someone give me some info on a 25 hp evinrude?

    Re: Can someone give me some info on a 25 hp evinrude? the cowl looks like my 85 hp and its a 79' parts are available
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