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    basic value of a broken outboard

    I am the proud owner of an 85 90 hp crossflow motor with a broken ring on the lower port piston. There are several things that have recently come up that won't allow me to do a rebuild and am going to put it on CL. Any ideas what to ask? Not set in stone, but a reasonable amount. Things that...
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    where to next?

    1985 90 hp cross flow. Have 117 lbs compression on three cylinders and 85 on the bottom port cylinder. If I pull the head what should I be on the look out for? Does the entire power head have to come off to correct the low compression?
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    counter rotation question

    there is a counter rotating evinrude on craigslist that would fit the bill for my boat. Are there any drawbacks to running one cr outboard?
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    how long does it take to melt a motor?

    my 1985 90 hp was parked in my driveway two weeks ago, it was flushed at that time and the pee trail was highly visible. I went to start it today and it fired up but there was no sign of water circulation by way of pee stream. I ran it for about a minute, in a water trough and got nothing...
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    another tach/trim gauge question

    I have an 85 90eltco that I am having a hard time getting a tach to operate. first question: how many poles does the alternator have, I am under the impression it is 12 which in turn has the dial on the back set to 6, is that correct. question 2: three wires are battery/ground/sender. do the...
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    Another tachometer question

    I just purchaseda Faria tach for my 1985 90 hp evinrude. the last tach showed no sign of life no matter what I did. question is; it is recommended that a voltage regulator kit be installed with this tach according to the paperwork. How does one find out if there already is or is not one?
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    what are loopers and the other style?

    I don't know the difference and have seen the term "this motor is a looper" so many times I just had to ask. What is the difference tween the styles? Please excuse me if this is a dumb question but I don't think there are any of them.
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    thermostat 1985 EL90TLCO

    is there one for this motor? I can't seem to find one on the parts manifold, just a water passage cover. Also, the manual shows a bubble back but this motor is a flat back, is that correct?
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    connector compatibility

    the wires on the two plug connection going to my tilt and trim unit on the back of the motor are disconnected. Since the part is obsolete is it ok to just use knife or plug in connectors in lieu of same? Also, can I use a momentary toggle switch instead of the t/t switch on the control handle...
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    changing throttle/shift cables

    on a scale of 1-10 how hard a project is this? Any pointers to make it easier? this is an 85 90hp evinrude
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    repair of push together plugs.

    I have a wire that came out of one of the electrical connection plugs on my 1985 90hp evinrude. the wires (2) (black) run to the tilt and trim junction on the rear of the motor. is there a way to re solder that into the plug,
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    factory manual ?

    I have been unable to find a factory manual specifically for my E90TLCOS, which is an 1985 90 hp evinrude. I found manuals that cover 48 hp to 230 hp, 15 to 200 hp, but not one for mine. Any recommendations? I've already been at OldOutboards.com and it's not available there either.
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    throttle cable replacement E90TLCOS

    back again with more questions; I want to replace the t cable for this motor, it's on an 18ft boat and the length is not an issue but finding a cable that fits is. I have been unable to find a part number or cross reference. I've also been unable to locate a "how to" video or something...
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    tachometer connection 3 wire 1985 90 hp evinrude

    from the control box there is a three wire mini harness running to the back of my presently non working tachometer. Present wire connections are: grey to the light post, red to the ignition post, white to the ground. I know this can't be correct and think it should be: Grey to sender...
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    Sea Trials, list the necessaries

    Aside from a towing company policy, what would be the run down for the first time launch? Gas, check, life jackets, check, coast guard package, check, vhf radio, check, Any other suggestions?
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