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  1. Froggerman

    1990 48spl Evinrude Idles low

    My 48spl when idling the motor it idles so low that it sometimes cuts out. Or when i give it gas it is so low that it cuts off. Ive added my muffs and started it while in the driveway. I turned up the idles screw a little and it idles better. But when going to the lake and put it in the water...
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    1990 48spl Evinrude Pulse Equalization hose

    Re: 1990 48spl Evinrude Pulse Equalization hose Here is a picture of the elbow that comes out. Ive drawn a white arrow pointing to it. Almost center of the picture. What purpose does this tube do? thanks for your help.
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    1990 48spl Evinrude Pulse Equalization hose

    On top of my carburetor there is a hose connector **** that is L shaped, that is i guess pressure fit into the top of the carburetor. If im correct its called a Pulse Equalization hose connector. My question is this. What does this hose do, or its purpose ? Also the L connector has come loose...
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    Marine Carpet Situation

    Ok as you all know from my other posts im restoring a 12 1972 Gamefisher. Question is this. Im at the point of carpeting and have bought grey Marine Carpet. I have treated wood platforms and the livewell has a treated wood lid. When I wrap the carpet around and under, should I use some vinyl...
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    Fiberglass Creek boat Itchy

    Ok I got this 12 foot 2 man Fiberglass Creek boat from my BrotherInLaw and its been in the weather and not used for like 10 years. Its real sturdy and looks great however. If you rub it anywhere against your skin you get fiberglass rash. Guess this is due too weather and drying out and what not...
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    Marine Battery

    I need too purchase a Deep Cycle Marine battery for my 12 ft boat. The main usage will be my Motorguide Trolling Motor. I will also have an aerator, Cuda Fishfinder and Running Lights. Aerator will be turned on and off throughout the day but will not stay running. The fish finder will stay on im...
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    Paint

    Can someone tell me the difference between Marine Paint and The paint you buy for cars with the clearcoat. I was going too buy Auto paint and then some clearcoat from Advance Auto. but then saw this Marine paint you can buy from Lowes. Son works at lowes and can get a quart of marine paint for...
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    Another 12' Sears Gamefisher Restore

    I have been posting on 57Chris's post on his Gamefisher Restore. I love these forums and am learning alot and getting alot of ideas as too what I want too do with my boat as I move on with my restore. I felt since I wanted too post my steps and pics of my restore as it goes, that I should make...
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    Speed on a 67 Johnson

    I have a 6hp 67 Johnson and it has a 2 blade prop on it. Will putting a 3 blade prop on it make a difference in speed? Also there is a knob on top that is for High idle im thinking. It seems too do much of nothing when I turn it, while running wide open. It will shut down if I turn it clockwise...
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