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    OMC Out Board Controls - What are these ???

    I have a set of 1989 OMC controls hooked up to a 1989 Evinrude 120 HP out board. There is a fast idle lever on top, a deadman/safety kill switch on the side and keyed ignition switch at the back. My questions are these:<br />1. Below the keyed ignition switch is a black dial type switch (about...
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    Champion Spark plug number decoding

    Does anyone know the formula for decoding Champion spark plug numbers/letters. I would like to know the difference between plugs recommended for sustained high speed use and sustained low speed use.<br />Cheers<br />Mike
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    8HP battery charging

    I have a 92 8HP and I want to know if I can run a set of charging lines off it to charge a trolling motor. It has a marking on the housing for what looks like a set off leads but there are no lines coming off the motor to this point. Can I run my own lines? Does anyone have a motor electrical...
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    KICKER MOUNTING PLATE - 8hp honda tiller

    I want to mount an 8HP kicker/trolling motor on the back of the boat. Boat is an 18 1/2 foot smoker craft Magnum with an Evinrude 120 on the back. If I mount the motor on the transom I can end up swamping it with even minor swells. So I need something that will allow me to raise it a little...
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    spark plug gap and plugs - 92 8HP honda 4 cycle

    My original owners manual is not specific on this topic and says "refer to dealer". <br />Does anyone have this info to provide:<br />spark plug type?<br />spark plug gap?<br />any updated plug types?<br />Thanks<br />Mike
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    1989 EVINRUDE 120 VRO - HARD TO START COLD

    I HAVE AN EVINRUDE 120 VRO THAT I FIND DIFFICULT TO START COLD. ONCE IT IS GOING IT SEEMS TO RUN AND IDLE FINE.<br /><br />THE ONLY TIME IT IS HARD TO START IS WHEN IT IS FROM COLD, I.E. NOT STARTED FOR A DAY OR SO.<br /><br />HISTORY:<br />WARM COMPRESSION AT WOT IS 135-140 FOR ALL 4...
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    2 stroke oil recomendations

    I am cosidering switching a 1989 evinrude vro 120 to synthetic 2 stroke oil. Does anyone have any recomendations or advice about this.
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    SPARK PLUG GAP - 1989 EVINRUDE 120 VRO OUTBOARD

    CAN SOME ONE PROVIDE ME WITH THE PROPOPER GAP FOR THE SPARK PLUG. I HAVE A NEW SET OF CHAMPIONS BUT THE MANUAL IS UP AT THE LAKE. I PHONED THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THE GUY ON THE PHONE DIDN'T SOUND TOO SURE OF THE GAP SIZE HE GAVE ME.<br /><br />SPARK PLUG GAP - 1989 EVINRUDE 120 VRO OUTBOARD
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    Used Boat Guide or Lemon Aid - site or Book

    Used Boat Guide or Lemon Aid - site or Book?<br />Does anyone know of some sort of 'Lemon Aid' site that rates used boats and motors (dating back to the late 80's if possible) I would really appreciate hearing about it.I am looking for info that rates different brands of boats (makers) and...
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    Used Boat Guide or Lemon Aid - site or Book

    Used Boat Guide or Lemon Aid - site or Book?<br />Does anyone know of some sort of 'Lemon Aid' site that rates used boats and motors (dating back to the late 80's if possible) I would really appreciate hearing about it. I am looking for info that rates different brands of boats (makers) and...
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    Scout (Evinrude) Trolling Motors - 1989

    Does anyone have any information about these motors? Any links or sources of information would be helpful. Thanks in advance.<br />Mike
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    1989 Smoker Craft 182 Magnum - Specs and info

    1989 Smoker Craft 182 Magnum - Specs and info<br />Does anyone have any info on these boats. I have been searching the web for some time but can find nothing specifically about them. I would be interested in a vintage 1989 brochure, specs and , consumer reports, reliability reports etc. Other...
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    1989 Smoker Craft 182 Magnum - Specs and info

    1989 Smoker Craft 182 Magnum - Specs and info<br />Does anyone have any info on these boats. I have been searching the web for some time but can find nothing specifically about them. I would be interested in a vintage 1989 brochure, specs and , consumer reports, reliability reports etc. Other...
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    ALL BRANDS OF TROLLING MOTORS

    DOES ANYONE HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF TROLLING MOTORS THAT DATES BACK TO THE LATE 1980'S? I THINK I AM LOOKING FOR A TROLLING MOTOR THAT STARTS WITH THE LETTER "O" (POSSIBLY ORION) AND WAS STANDARD ON A SMOKER CRAFT 182 BRAND BOAT IN 1989. THE NAME ON THE MOTOR IS DIFFICULT TO READ SINCE IT...
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    Is a 1989 Evinrude 120 VRO a good motor?

    Hi All, I'm looking at an 18 foot aluminum fish and ski boat with a 1989 Evinrude VRO 120. The boat and trailer are in good shape and the motor seems to be as well. Compression is 135-140 all cylinders, water pumps well, and it shifts properly (haven't tested it under load yet).<br />I'm...
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