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    !988 150xp evinrude problem list

    Need some help guys. Got my motor running and WAS pretty proud Papa. All downhill from there. Last week ran 60 mph, idled perfectly and all was well. Yesterday.......ouch. Hard starting when cold. Had to keep choking until she decided to run. Ok at that point. Ran like a raped ape out to the...
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    1988 150xp evinrude blown gasket

    The gasket between the powerhead and the exhaust plenum downcomer was blown out today after "sea trials" today. Engine ran crappy, poor idle....stalling, no guts and ate fuel like WOW! All kinda black oily reside just below where the gasket blew. Would recircing exhaust gasses cause that much...
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    Remote Control Question

    I have a 1989 Javelin Bass Boat, 18 foot. The engine controls are nothing like what is diagrammed by several sources including evinrude data. The shift lever is mounted on the side of the boat and there is a separate key panel for the start/stop/choke functions along with the deadman switch. The...
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    Exact year of my motor?

    I am not sure of the year of my motor. The number on the "button" on the head/block is........ E150TXCCA. It also has a 150 XP decal on the engine cover. Is this a better motor than a regular 150? More hp or better performance? I have been told that it only means that I have a longer shaft and...
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    Warning buzzer

    Where is the warning buzzer located on my motor? 1988 evinrude 150xp v6. I haven't heard it yet,,,,,a good thing.....but I want to check it out for proper operation. The VRO has been crippled by a former owner and I want to be sure that the buzzer works under a high temp signal. Also, my t-stats...
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    Electric fuel pump replacing VRO?

    I have a 1988 150xp Evinrude that has had the Vro removed and runs on premix fuel. Is there any reason(s) that an electric pump could be used in place of the crippled vrpfuel pump combo? Thanks, Dennis
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    1988 150xp electrical testing

    I need to test various electrical components on this motor. I have the guides and specs. It calls for a stevens #77 meter. I have several automotive meters---flukes, snap-on, mac----- and am experienced on their usage(master certified tech). Do I have to buy the stevens or will my meters work. I...
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