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    Smoke after rebuild

    Ok... I bought a boat with a 1986 150hp evinrude. When the motor was checked out by a mechanic, it ran rough, compression was good, and he said it needs new fuel lines, rebuilt carbs, and a new vro. So... I rebuilt carbs, put new fuel lines on and bit the bullet and bought a new fuel pump...
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    Damage to keel

    Here are two pictures of a hole that is on the keel of this fishing boat. Any ideas about how to fix it? I really don't care how it looks I just want to make it water tight. Photos are on photobucket found here: http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu81/Japes15/
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    Another bad VRO

    Ok here it goes. I have a 1986 Evinrude 150 with a VRO pump that already has the oil part disconnected and premixing the fuel. The problem now is that when it runs the VRO is leaking gas. I was told it needs to be replaced which would be a $300 fix. Anyone out there know cheaper...
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    Gel coat?

    I bought an old bass boat and have a question about the paint. It has metal flake but there is some kind of clear coat that has almost completely come off. I can simply scrape it with my finger and it will flake off. Under the clear coat it is kinda rough and dull, so is this the metal flake...
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    Removing top cap, Ideas?

    I am just curious to hear the ideas out there about an affordable way to remove the top cap on a bass boat. If anyone has any good pictures or plans I would love to see them. Any info is greatly appreciated.
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    1986 Ranger 373v Project!

    Hey guys! Just got this 18ft 1986 Ranger 373v and looking to make her pretty again! The boat came with an 86' Evinrude 150xp that I had checked out before I bought it. Motor runs, compression and spark is good but the Fuel pump is leaking. I will rebuild the carb as well because it has sat...
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    1986 Evinrude 150xp, Manual?

    I am getting ready to buy a 1986 Ranger 373v with a 86' E150xp on it. Compression and Spark is good needs new fuel pump and carbs rebuilt. This will be my first project and I need a good manual. I have read that Seloc and Clymer are not as detailed as a factory one. Anyone tried a...
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