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    Evinrude Identification

    Hello guys. I have got an evinrude 115 motor that Im not sure what year model it is. I believe it to be a 1982, but not positive. Can anyone help?? Here are the numbers. M#F115TLCTE S#JO282534. Also, can anyone tell me what year models are about the same. Im looking for a trim system and would...
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    Fiberglass help...

    Does anyone know if you can order sheets of fiberglass?? I am re-doing the floor in my boat and I want to do it with no wood if possible. Thanks guys.
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    Re-Powering options

    Im getting rid of my sterndrive twin 165 mercruisers, adding a bracket and putting outboards. My boat is a 25 ft. Wellcraft Cuddy. Large boat for 25 ft too. I have been thinking of going with 150's or 200's.. Anyone have any reccomendations as far as horsepower. Th bracket is rated for 600 hp. I...
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    150 hp Evinrude VRO

    Hey guys, I have a bad VRO, and am thionking of doing away with it. The people who I have talked to tel me that I need to add 2 fuel pumps to do this?? Im not sure about the reason for 2 of them though.. I would have to disconnect the wires to the alarm, add fuel pumps, I assume Id have to plug...
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    1991 Evinrude 150 XP Manual???

    Hey guys, Im going to find a manual tomorrow for my engine. What brand do you find most informative?? Thanks in advance.
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    1991 150hp XP wire getting extremely hot

    Ok guys, I have a 1991 150 hp Evinrude XP. There is a terminal block with 5 terminals. The #1 terminal wire gets scorching hot, this would be the tanish colored wire that goes into a black box located under the back of the flywheel. Any ideas what would be causing this??
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    Cooling system 165 Mercruiser.

    Ok guys, I have twin 165's which are straight 6's. I have ran them 3 times and the first 2 were excellent. However, the other day, I had a water hose blow and when it blew, it blew hard, there was a lot of pressure built up from somewhere but the temp never registered hot by the guage. I have an...
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    Mercruiser charging system..

    Hello, I have a question about the charging system on my boat. Its got twin Mercruiser 165's. Im not sure the volt guages are working, and I dont think the alternators are putting out either. How can you check the alternators to see if they are charging. they are 1 wire alternators. Thanks.
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    Mercruiser shifting problem..

    I have a 165 mercruiser with an alpha one outdrive. It runs fine, but I have to kill the engine for shifting from forward to reverse, or vice-versa. Can anyone help?? Is there a switch that locks it out or something?? Id appreciate the help.
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    1990 150 Evinrude..

    I have an 1990 150hp evinrude thats giving me problems. It will not fire sometimes, but other times it fires great. Heres what Ive done. When it doesn't fire, I can unhook my main connector, from the controlls to the motor and jump the starter and it will fire up perfectly. Once it fires the...
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    Fuel consumption

    Hey guys. I am just about to have my project boat water ready. Im just curious as to what kind of gas mileage I am looking at. I have a 1978, 25' Wellcraft offshore cuddy with twin 165 hp. mercruisers. Twin 250 straight six cylinder chevys. Ive been told it will be a gas hog.
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    SabineStalker

    Thanks guys. Mine is not sealed, I have it apart right now, looking at the gears inside. I have twin mercruisers on the boat. I have looked at the teleflex systems, but none was like the one I have except the BIG T. I cant find any numbers on the one I have, but its identicle with the big t...
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    Steering Helm

    Hey guys. I have had a project boat, 24' wellcraft offshore, for about a year. Its came a long way, but Im on the steering now. The rotary helm is a "BIG T" I think, it looks just like the big t, all others look different. Teleflex has 1 that I have found for about 200.00. The only thing is, the...
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    1991 150 Evinrude

    Im no outboard mechanic. My motor stalls between neutral and forward, and neutral and reverse, unless you jam it inn. Maybe need idled up?? If so, how do I do it. Also, is there anything to do to one to get a little better feul mileage??
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