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    2004 Mercury 75HP 4-Stroke - Need advice on best gas treatment.

    Hi All... I just got a very clean, hardly used 75HP Merc and I want to make sure the gas stays clean and doesn't clog the carbs. I had the tank taken out of my boat, cut open, cleaned like brand new, all new fuel lines and I'd like to keep it that way and not have a bunch of carburetor issues...
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    Anyone know what this part is called

    Hi All, Anyone know what the black housing around this throttle is called and where I might find one? Thanks for the help!
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    90 hp Impeller Housing Bolt Torque

    The OEM and The Claymmor manuals say to torque down the 4 impeller houseing bolts to 60-84 ft pounds. Is this right? Seems rather excessive, since the housing is made of plastic with little brass inserts where the bolts go. I'm afraid to break the bolts or strip the case. Please help.
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    Changing Water Pump,,, Need advice

    Hi All.... I am changing a water pump for the first time ever on an outboard (1990 90hp rude) and I'd like some advice, if you would be so kind! (I have the origional service manual and the claymore manual)<br /><br />1. Are there subtitutes that I can use and buy at NAPA for these items (I...
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    Gear Oil Color & Paint

    Hi All.... I am just changing the lower unit oil on my Evinrude 90HP (model #VE90TLESB). 2 Quick Questions:<br /><br />1. Here's a picture of the oil that came out of the lower unit. Does it look ok?<br /><br /> <br /><br />2. What color is my engine paint? I'd like to do some touch up on...
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    How to Troll for Salmon in River?

    I am interested to see what the best method for trolling for salmon in estuaries and rivers in the Northwest. Presently I am using a 3 way 12" leader and a 5 oz cannonball sinker , 9 inch leader with a small dodger, then another 2' leader with a cut plug herring or a bluefox spinner.<br /><br...
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    Starter not working 50% of the time

    50% of the time when I am trying to start my 90hp Rude, I turn the key and hear a single beep, but it does nothing. After a few trys, It'll engage. Anyone know a solution? Thanks!
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    WD40 in Carbarator?

    A friend of mine told me he sprays WD40 in his Carb. a few times every season. Says it cleans it up like new. He says he'd never pull his carbs off before first trying the wd40 magic clean-out. Since I trust the experts on this board more than him, I want your opinion. Would you spray WD40 in...
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    "Must-Have" Tools?

    Hey guys... never forget, Christmas is coming and if we want to avoid the usual ties, singing bass (trout and barracuda) and underwear, we need to have a list and check it twice.<br /><br />Since we all love our boats and lord knows they need a good winter fixin', let's develop a list of tools...
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    Trolling a 1990 90hp? Is it ok?

    Is it ok to troll, (i know it's not too fuel efficent) a 90hp rude for long periods of time? My engine idels fine at 800 rpms and seems to troll at a perfect speed for Salmon fishing. I haven't had the time or $ to buy a kicker. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing any kind of damage...
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    Water Pump Confusion

    Are we suppoed to replace the whole water pump every season, or just the impeller? If just the impeller, how often should we change the whole pump?
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    Any Central Oregon Coast Fisherman Out There?

    If you live near the Siuslaw River the salmon are running strong. My neighbor and his father caught 5 the last 2 days. Smallest 18 pounds. Largest 32lb.<br /><br />Anyway, If your an oregon Central Coast Fisherman, drop a line. I'd be fun to fish with ya!
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    Repairing Hull Scratches -- How to?

    Hi All.... I have a 17.5' Seaswirl center console. It's a great boat but has a few scratches on the fiberglass hull(you know the ones you get from rocks and little misjudgements, nothing major. One is about a 1/4" x 1/4" ding. I can see the fiberglass, but it's not leaking. Mainly just looks...
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    1985 - 7.5 hp kicker... will it work?

    Hi Ya'll... I need your expert advice. I have a 17.5' Seaswirl with a 90hp Evinrude. I need a kicker motor to troll and limp back to dock in case of 90hp failure. There's somone in town (small town) selling a 1985 Evinrude 7.5 hp motor. He says it runs perfectly. Comes with manual, extra...
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    Service Manual For 1990 Evinrude 90hp?

    Anyone know where I can get the origional service manual for 1990 Evinrude 90hp? Sure would come in handy. Thanks all!
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    Salt or No Salt?

    Hi All.... this is probably noobie moronic question #101, but in the used boat I just bought... 17' Seaswirl Center Console, I have an Evinrude 1990 - 90 hp... that seems to be in excellent condition. My question is: I live in a coastal town with 17 lakes and a port to the ocean where the...
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    Help (New to me) boat sat for 2 years

    I just bought a used 1990 Seaswirl 17' center consol boat with a Evinrude 90hp motor. It has been sitting for 2 years. The older gentleman who owned it said he had just had it in for service before he stored it. The boat looks perfect. The man I bought it from is maticulas about his...
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