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    suzuki dt140 (1988) runs but then dies. no spark after engine runs a few minutes

    As stated above my dt140 runs for a few minutes and then slowly dies and wont restart. ive had to swim it to shore last 2 times taking it out. Im wondering if the sensors, water flow, oil or temp will kill the engine as a fail safe. After I get the boat home and let it sit for a few hours, the...
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    1988 dt140 coughs at idle about every 5 seconds

    as stated above, this motor coughs about every 4-5 seconds. i have changed plugs, readjusted the floats (per the manual), thoroughly rebuilt the carbs, and adjusted the idle air screws on the carbs to 1.5 turns (per the manual). still no relief for the coughing. causes the engine to die at idle...
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    thinking of converting OB to an I\O on older boat

    I have a 1958 glassmagic 18' skiboat. I am in the process of restoring it and have been tinkiering with the idea of ditching the outboard and using an I\O setup from a donor boat. I have also thought of using a jet ski motor and pump for propulsion. I have thought of a 4.3 v-6 setup. but dont...
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    1986 110hp - differences in rectifiers 35A - 9A

    this motor uses the 35A water cooled rectifier. it has been tested as no good. i have a spare round 9A rectifier from my 79 140. can i screw this one on with no bad effects. i know they physically mount differently. i dont want to burn something up or maybe start a fire if there is an issue...
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    i think i have bad gasoline. my have burnt #1 piston

    can 2 cycle mix become stale? today i filled up my 6 gal fuel can from a tank i had pulled from another boat. this tank had about 10 gals of 50:1 mix that had been sitting in it for about 6-7 weeks. i added about 4 gallons of old gas to about 2 gallons of new gas in my red plastic tank. i...
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    5200 fast cure-question about cure time

    i am going to replace my drain tubes first thing in the morning and am planning on using 5200 fast cure. here is the dilemna, the cure time is 24hrs, but i want to be in the water about 8 hrs later. i am curious if i dont let it cure for 24hrs, will i be ruining my work? i am impatient to get...
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    prop spline count for 1978 140 hp???

    is this a 15 spline prop shaft or 13 spline? i need to get a new prop and every thing on ebay is for a 15 spline. i cant get to my boat for several weeks so that is why i ask. thanks in advance.
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    1975 115hp dies at WOT after running for a few minutes

    this is a 1975 115hp, rebuilt carbs, fuel pump and known good fuel line. recently link and synched. i also use 2 6 gallon portable tanks. 1. after launching, i head out and hit the throttle. after about a couple of minutes running at WOT, the engine bogs and dies, suddenly. the first time this...
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    QL77jc4 vs l77jc4 what is the difference

    my buddys out board has 3 L77jc4 adn 1 Ql77jc4 is there a difference in the plugs? if so is there enough difference to warrant changing them to the QL's?
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    can 2 6 gal tanks be tied together or 'tee-d'

    i am working on my buddys boat and he asked if 2 6 gallon tanks could be tee-d together to draw fuel from both at the same time in an effort to balance the weight. the boat is a 15ft bass boat and runs a 1975 115 hp. we are trying to keep the boat balanced while fishing. thanks. i dont see why...
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    free boat in dallas/ evinrude sportman on CL

    here is a link for a free boat http://dallas.craigslist.org/boa/605251533.html
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    '72 selectric control wiring question

    can anyone tell me what the black\yellow wire on my "new" selectric remote control goes to, or what purpose does it serve. (1972 85 hp engine) i bought this control with a chopped off cannon plug thinking it was for a black plug harness. maybe it was for the yellow plug? this control has a...
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    carb interchangeability 85hp - 140hp

    i have 2 rebuilt carbs from a spare 1978 140hp, the number on the bore is 1 3/16. can i put these on my 1972 85hp? the bore is 1 on the 85's. i know they will fit, but will it flood out the engine? or cause driveabillity issues with a bigger bore? thanks, in advance.
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    selectric control interchangeability-'72 85hp

    i bought a 1972 85hp evinrude with no control. can the selectric pushbutton be used with this motor? the harness was cut several feet from the motor, so i have the internal and several feet of the external wiring harness including the black cannon plug. now, i just bought a selectric unit like...
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    link & sync trouble (1978 140hp)

    i am having a ***** of a time getting the cam follower and cam to line up correctly. call me ignorant, but it seems like the instructions in the manual leave quite a bit out. maybe i am overthinking this. anyhow, the idle speed screw is out of whack, the throttle cam is out of whack, and the...
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