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    Starting fluid

    When reading threads, I often come across the advice saying that one should not use starting fluid in a 2 stroke engine due to the lack of lubrication. I have a starting fluid that has lubrication in it and is recommended for marine engines. It does not specify 2 or 4 stroke but I assume it is...
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    adding a tnt switch

    Motor is a 77 140 hp Evinrude. The remote control has a tnt switch but there is no switch at the back near the motor. I have a waterproof spdt togle that rated 250v 15amp. Is this switch heavy enough to operate my tnt motor? Thanks in advance. This is a great site. I really appreciate the...
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    No spark on 77 140 hp Evinrude 140783S

    I'm beginning to trouble shoot a no spark condition and the first thing I run into is a question about the starting RPM. I have no rev counter and the tach is not working so is there some way that I can I use the frequency position on my DVOM to measure the engine RPM? I am fairly familiar...
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    wiring diagram for 77 140 hp evinrude 140783s

    This is a new motor to me. Does anyone have a wiring diagram that applies to this engine? Thank You
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    interior trim

    Fixing up an old Charger. It has raw fiberglass edges on the interior. See picts. Where do I find this stuff. Is there a marine catalog available with general fix up stuff in it?
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    1969 40 hp johnson 40ESL 69R Carb puking gas!!

    This motor is on a 16' stick steering bass boat, circa early 70's. I put her in the water for the first time last week and it ran great for about 10 minutes. Ran at low speed for about 3-5 minutes to clear no wake zone and then at full or close to full throttle from then on (smooth, quiet...
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    69 Johnson electric shift operation question

    Should I be able to do this? With engine idle: 1 turn on the key and put the shift lever in forward or reverse 2 Rotate flywheel manually 3 See prop turn forward or reverse (right now if I do this, the prop does not turn and I am wondering if this is normal) or does the engine have to...
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    69 Johnson cooling question?

    I'm pretty new to this stuff and don't know exactly what to look for. Per the seller, there is a new impeller in the engine. I got it started and was worried about cooling so I shut it down. I could see some water coming from the big hole about 4 inches below where the cover mounts, The hole...
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    Motorguide Trolling Motor ID?

    New old boat came w/ trolling motor. It has been painted blue and I'm having trouble finding the seral number. I found one on the bottom of the indicator head (other end of the shaft from the prop) that says 2L683130. I thought that would be the SN but when I search in part stores, it is not...
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    1972 40 hp Johnson fuel question.

    Just got this boat. Doesn't start under normal condition. Will start with some priming (squirt a little gas into the carb throat). In checking fuel, when I pump the primer bulb, I can get fuel to the hose on the input side of the filter/pump but no fuel comes out of the pump/filter. To me...
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    charging batteries

    My new (to me) bass boat has 3 batteries. One for starting and accessories. Two for the trolling motor. The two for trolling are wired in parallel. Is it ok to put the charger on with both batteries connected or should I open the circuit between batteries and charge them separately?
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    charging batteries

    My new (to me) bass boat has 3 batteries. One for starting and accessories. Two for the trolling motor. The two for trolling are wired in parallel. Is it ok to put the charger on with both batteries connected or should I open the circuit between batteries and charge them separately?
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    steering cable removal

    My new (to me) boat is a 95 Hydro-Sport Z260 with a 92 90hp Evinrude v4. The steering is murder. Very difficult to turn either direction. Probably the steering cable. I can't afford to have the cable replaced and want to do it myself. The marine dealer that gave me an estimate to replace it...
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