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    95' Evinrude 70 Quik-Start question

    Recently when starting the engine cold at the launch I noticed that quik-start feature is not engaging for long enough to even confirm whether its working on cold startup. Once warmed up for 30 secs or so after a brief fast idle out of gear, the engine runs great. Warm restart is instant.So I...
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    95' eviunrude 70 E70TLEOR charging system

    Recently replaced stator and timer base due to erratic idle and goooey tar dripping on top of power head from stator. Engine runs good from idle to WOT. However, the console volt meter now reads around 14.7 to near 15 volts from 4000 rpm to WOT. At idle and trolling speeds it reads 13 or so...
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    95 evinrude 70 hp timer base and flywheel trigger magnet air gap.

    Anyone happen to know whether this gap can be adjusted when installing a new timer base? The existing one shows signs of rubbing. Could be because the flywheel trigger magnet epoxy had fractured loose allowing it to be hand removed. The alignment notch however was still aligned with the factory...
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    My latest refurb

    Here's a recent shot of my refurbished FZR 1000. Bought new in 93'. Been in storage for some 5 years.Fresh carb overhaul,new chain and sprocket set,fork seals,coolant flush,etc.. the usual. Screams like new again. You can get a peak of my 15ft. Dauntless in the background.
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    What happened?

    Did the oilspill thread go up in smoke?:confused:
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    survival story ..you guys hear about this one?

    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,544721,00.html
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    Attn: all golf fans

    How about that Tom Watson!:eek:
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    ram water live well intake question.

    Anyone have any idea how much lift and pressure a 1/2 inch transom mounted ram water intake tube would deliver underway at around 40 mph? I recently rigged up a small portable live well but haven't water tested it yet.the Intake tube is bent slightly forward and cut as to form a forward...
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    Flag display:acceptable or not

    Is it considered acceptable display to hang the American flag for Memorial Day on a lofty exterior wall as long as the union is placed to the upper right as viewed when hung vertically.Our usual flag holder is in need of replacement but we still do have a decent flag.
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    Repair forum deserters

    Is it just me or are there more new members lately that abandon their original threads in the John/Rude and other repair forums and never return to follow up on their original problem.:cool:Makes a guy feel like not investing as much time assisting if we never get feedback on the issue.It does...
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    Question

    Anyone know of an active political discussion site where mostly sane and some insane individuals can opine on current events?
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    any illeagles in your area?

    Just wondering if ingested rat poison has adversely affected any birds of prey in your area.:DSorry for any confusion.
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    Been away..back now

    Haven't posted for some time but plan on picking the pace up soon.Notice some changes to DC guidelines.Probably a good thing.
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    Steaking News!

    Anyone hear the tidbit about a high end steakhouse refusing to serve OJ in the news today?How long before Jesse and Al come to his aid?I mean,this is clearly a case of racism.:rolleyes:
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    Icons

    How do you post these things after a comment and not on the thread title?
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