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    Mercruiser 4.3 overheats at idle only

    Mercruiser 4.3 carb, alpha one gen 2 (1995 model year I believe). Engine was originally raw water cooled but has an aftermarket fresh water cooling system in place. Hi guys, I'm helping out a neighbor with an overheat issue on his mercruiser. The symptoms are that the engine will run at a...
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    Rebuilding a 90hp v4 crossflow Johnson (1995)

    Hey folks, I'm looking at purchasing a 1995 90hp Johnson for a rebuild project. This motor is a 90 degree crossflow. I've completed a dozen or so rebuilds on loopers 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder without any problems. I'm wondering if these crossflows require any special tools or if they are...
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    QL78YC, QL82YC or QL78YC - E115ELED during break in

    A recent thread got me thinking about spark plugs. I'm about 4 hours into my break in and have replaced fouled plugs twice. I am running 25:1 and did quite a bit of idling during the first 4 hours. The plugs I'm running at QL78YC based upon the chart here...
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    Rebuilt Evinrude 115 - Rattle during deceleration

    Just took my newly rebuilt E115ELEDR out for the break in today and I notice a rattle sound when the engine is decelerating. It's smooth and sounds great during acceleration and cruise but when you pull back hard on the throttle there is a distinct rattle sound as it slows. The rattle stops...
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    Water in lower port side cylinder 96 Evinrude 115 v4

    Well, the fun continues. This is my freshly rebuilt E115ELED. I ran the motor last night for about 2 minutes at idle. When I pulled the plugs this morning I noticed oily water on the bottom port side plug. All other cylinders look good. I pulled the head to check it out and found this. Any...
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    96 E115ELED - OMS Pump - Can it be repaired?

    I just finished the rebuild on a 1996 evinrude 115. I found a little surprise that the previous owner left for me in that there is a fuel nozzle snapped off the bottom of the OMS pump. This is the fuel inlet nozzle that comes from the vapor separator pump. See attached pics. I am holding the...
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    Would you reuse rod bearings in a rebuild?

    I'm rebuilding a 96 E115ELEDR and just looked at the price of the bearing kits for this motor..OUCH! If the bearings aren't damaged would anyone here reuse them? My previous rebuilds of smaller motors I've always replaced every bearing just in case. This time cost is going to be a factor...
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    96 Evinrude 115 - Help figuring out why it melted a piston

    Hi folks, I've got a new to me 1996 Evinrude 115 V4 looper that I bought as a rebuild project. The motor has one low piston at only 30psi. The rest of the cylinders are at 130-140 psi. The previous owner stated that he was told it was the OMS/VRO that failed. I'm always sceptical of this...
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    1989 Johnson 140hp V4 Thoughts

    I am looking at upgrading to a 1989 140HP v4 Johnson. Does anyone have any experience with these motors and thoughts about what to check for failure or what to proactively upgrade? I have tons of experience with the 3cyl and below johnnyrudes but never had a v4 or larger apart. Also I'm...
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    Using an automotive inline fuel filter on an outboard

    Anybody ever tried using a standard clear plastic automotive inline fuel filter on an outboard? My 97 johnson 70 needed a new filter and I happend to have a brand new 5/16 auto filter that fits in nicely. Motor starts and idles fine but haven't had it out on the water yet. Reason I haven't...
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    Converting 55hp Rude from remote to tiller.

    Re: Converting 55hp Rude from remote to tiller. Here's what it looks like. Two bolts from the tiller bracket onto the steering arm assy. Here's your basic tiller arm with adapter plate. Here you can see how the two bolt holes line up on the steering arm. (remove the stainless steering bar...
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    Installing 1995 powerhead on 1997 mid-section (Johnson 70 hp)

    Hi Guys, I've just bought a 1997 Johnson 70 hp with a blown powerhead. I have a 1995 Evinrude 70hp powerhead that is rebuilt which I am installing on the Johnson frame. The Johnson frame has a power trim and tilt unit that uses the newer style connections from tilt unit to powerhead. Is is...
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    Evinrude 1979 70hp Powerhead is it compatible with 1983 Evinrude 70hp?

    Hi All, I'm selling my 79 70HP motor and one guy is interested but wants to swap the powerhead with his 1983 evinrude 70hp. Do you guys know if the powerheads are interchangable for these years? Thanks
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    Fiberglass cloth and roving questions

    I'm in the process of replacing transom, stringers and deck in my 17 foot runabout. Here are the supplies that I have already. 9 yards of 6oz cloth 50" wide. 3 yards of 24oz woven roving, 50" wide. 1 gallon of West Systems Epoxy 105 1 quart of West Systems Hardener 205 My plan is to use a...
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    1969 Slickcraft SS170v - Transom, Stringers and Floor rebuild

    Greetings Iboats! I used to be a regular member on here, mostly in the engine and prop forums, but here I am ready to do a complete rebuild on my boat. I discovered last year that water had intruded into the bilge and the stringers were not glassed over. I knew I would have to rebuild this...
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    120lb German Shepherd vs 25lb yellow lab puppy

    The neighbours 4 month old yellow lab puppy wandered over to to our yard this afternoon. I was outside cleaning out the boat with my 120lbs german shepherd. The video linked below captured the epic tug-o-war battle that ensued... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wUvgaJ1a3U
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    Woven Roving - Good for transom and stringers?

    This is a bit premature, but this winter I am looking at replacing the deck, transom and stringers in my boat. I came across a deal on a roll of woven roving. Basically half price. Is woven roving good to use for transom and stringer replacement? . Cheers
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    ANOTHER Ethanol Tale...

    Well, I have run my motor all season on ethanol free 89 octane gas from my marina. Occasionally on 91 or 93 octane ethanol free gas from the local gas station. Always ran perfect, never failed to start and always ran smooth from idle to WOT. Today, I went to check my crab traps and found that...
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    What's better for a kicker 4-stroke or 2-stroke

    This is something that I've been contemplating for awhile... A 2-stroke kicker or a 4-stroke kicker. I have a 2-stroke but have been considering a larger 4- stroke. Now I know that the 4 stroke will be quieter, more fuel efficient and produce less smoke; the question is can they stand up to...
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    Vancouver Spring (King) Salmon Fishing

    With the sockeye season closing and fall upon us I've started to target the largest of the salmon species on our weekly fishing trips. The Chinook salmon, or king salmon to some, can reach weights up to 100lbs! I caught this 16.5lb white spring on Thursday off the mouth of the capilano river...
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