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    OMC Controls - Alarm during warm-up

    Oil level (continuous beep beep beep) Need to know what wires to disconnect. The VRO has been removed. Do all wires heading to the VRO/fuel pump get disconnected? Is the fuel pump completely pulse//no electric? I’ve looked up some videos and nothing loads here. Fun Edit; I found my manual for...
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    OMC Controls - Alarm during warm-up

    So I’m rigging up a new to me 50 hp triple Evinrude. Supposedly it had a new impeller etc. Purchased from a backyard mechanic so I can’t really say I can trust that but the alarm starts going off within a few minutes on muffs or in the lake. Here’s the thing I don’t get; the telltale stream is...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Awesome R, great pix!! Boat looks killer, so does your lake. High and dry too!
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    How to remove mercury flush mount controls

    Disregard I found a video elsewhere.
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    How to remove mercury flush mount controls

    Hey guys. I need some help here I’m trying to remove the mercury controls on a boat I just bought because the motor is bad. I’m changing into an OMC. I really want to get this boat on the water this weekend but for the life of me I can’t figure out how to get this controller off without ruining...
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    Alternate controls to replace 1980’s to 1990’s outboard controllers?

    Thanks Chris. This is great to know. That’s what I love about this place. So definitely worth removing and going with an OMC controller.
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    Alternate controls to replace 1980’s to 1990’s outboard controllers?

    Thanks, are all cables not standard? The ends at the motor look the same but I did not compare side by side.
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    Alternate controls to replace 1980’s to 1990’s outboard controllers?

    Merc plug. Can the red plug be wired up in its place?
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    Shortening a Bimini top?

    Thanks Skipper Scotty (said in fun), I was messing with it tonight and I think I can do it. It’s tight but it might work, if it puts outward pressure on the side glass. I will shorten it a bit
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    Alternate controls to replace 1980’s to 1990’s outboard controllers?

    Hey am I crazy to think that a mercury controller cannot work on an Evinrude motor? No hold on a second here, I’m not looking to walk into a cannon fight with a pocket knife. The reason I’m asking is I’ve been considering a recessed controller instead of the box mounted controller. I’m trying to...
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    Shortening a Bimini top?

    I picked up a used Bimini top in decent condition. But it is 5 or 6 inches too wide. I am considering shortening the frame by 2 1/2 to 3 inches per side. This will mean that the fabric hangs down the side two or 3 inches more. I have no means to hem it. Aside from blocking a little bit of side...
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    Alternate controls to replace 1980’s to 1990’s outboard controllers?

    Thanks! I’ve not been able to find any with or without T&T on either kijiji or marketplace (the control boxes with the red plug that is) I’m seeing aftermarket controllers but not ones with the red plug. I did locate controls that are panel recess mount bun no harness to dash ignition. Would you...
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    Can we talk about 4 stroke mercury’s from the early 2000’s?

    And a new mystery; the model number is 50elhpt but it is NOT A tiller. Does this make sense?
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    Can we talk about 4 stroke mercury’s from the early 2000’s?

    OK something inside the powerhead on this one.. I started doing a compression test And it turned over just slightly until it went clunk. Solid clunk. My guess is a broken rod or bent valve. Any thoughts on where I start looking? Should I pull the head??
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    Alternate controls to replace 1980’s to 1990’s outboard controllers?

    I’m hearing that the thumb PTT control switch is obsolete and people are hoarding these controllers. Does anyone know if there are any aftermarket switches available or even aftermarket controllers out there? Or if none available, are there kits that allow for up down dash mounted switches...
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    Can we talk about 4 stroke mercury’s from the early 2000’s?

    Thanks Scott. Is that optimum or factory comp? What’s the low range of acceptable? Say 120?
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Not sure yet. The seller took it in on trade on another deal and didn’t want it. He only knew it had been stored at a Marina for a few years unused due to an expensive motor problem. I’m going to do a comp test and if that and spark checks out, I’m going to try and fire on muffs. If it runs, and...
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    Can we talk about 4 stroke mercury’s from the early 2000’s?

    Thanks for the background and insight on these. When it comes to a full rebuild, I assume 2 stroke is most cost effective to rebuild? (2Stroke = Less parts to replace and handle, less machining costs and easier set up/tuning?)
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks R. It’s on the small side but we’re on a small lake. The photos look exceptional but it’s a little more long in the tooth than it appears. I’m hoping some scrubbing will revive the bench upholstery. The cover back there has been missing and it’s a bit grotty. But this boat might be all...
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    Can we talk about 4 stroke mercury’s from the early 2000’s?

    I bought a boat tonight. I knew the motor needed repair or replacement so I considered it as a part out motor as I have a few 2 strokes to run on it for this season. But on the way home I started thinking about digging into it to see what’s wrong with it. I don’t know anything about these...
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