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    45hp Commercial Year?

    I all, I bought a mint Department of Fisheries and Oceans 45 Commercial long shaft electric start tiller. They removed the model sticker. Any idea on year? Here it is.
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    What do I have?

    So I have done the regular serial number lookup. Serial number is 0D229404. It shows up as a 1993 40hp Jet model. Sold to me though as a 1989. But all those show up as 4cylinders. This is definetly a 2 cylinder. Anybody have any ideas. It runs well regardless. Just bought for a project jet...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 odd running condition

    Good day all, 1994 Bayliner 2252, well maintained 4.3 and Alpha Gen II. Running 15p prop and will pull up to 4400-4600 WOT @ 27knots. I have an odd condition that I can't diagnose. I have strong spark, good timing, good fuel pressure and supply. - The condition is that while coming on step...
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    Pre Alpha to Gen 1 swap?

    Any input on a swap would be helpful, this is a failed leg from a 1976 Starcraft. Number on the transom assembly is 55894. Can a Alpha 1 bolt up to this? Suggestions would be helpful
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    55HP Transom Bolt??

    Hello All, Does anyone know what this bolt is? It appears that its supposed to be there. Thanks
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    Merc 470 Maintenance = Fun / Went Fishin

    Goodday, Went fishin and hunting, Kusawa Lake-Yukon. One other boat all weakend. Bear in camp, etc.etc. Season comin to a end.
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    Shift cable routing? Port engine or Starboard?

    Hi All, About to change my shift cable. After reviewing the instructions on Sterndrives.com I am confused. I have 1979 alpha drive. The control cable comes from the port hand controls and back to the shift plate. Thus the end points to port. The drive cable comes from the outdrive on the...
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    Updated Shift Interupter Shwitch? Does somebody have a picture or other info.

    Hi All, I have a 79' Alpha One and 470. I see that a updated shift interupter is available. This requires a new shift mounting plate and new trim pump. Does anyone know of any additional info or pictures of the new plate/mounting configuration? I found this kit on www.Sterndrives.com Thanks,
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    Shift cable drag/amount. Effort required to shift by hand during adjustment?

    Hi All, For those that have had a new cable installed and performed a adjustment. How much effort was/is required to shift the leg while someone is turning the prop? I have a 1979 alpha one and 470. I am sure the cable is sticky etc. This of course creates the as discussed shifting issues that...
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    Alpha One/470 Shift and trim pump question.

    Hi All, I have a 470/Alpha One. LEG #5360867 ENG #5224580 Can anyone tell me what years these are based on numbers? I have attached photos of trim pump, which one is it, there are 3 different ones? Can anyone tell me which part number I may have to order for the circle shift block piece...
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    Power / Fuel / Pitch

    Hi Guys, Here is the info. 1977' 16' Sidewinder-1983 150 V6 Johnson- 23 pitch prop(to much) Max speed i achieve 50MPH, But I think that my rpm is way to low maybe 4000? The prop is way to much pitch. Here is my problem, I am assuming that I am at to low of RPM already. The boat will seem to...
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    Ring End Gap? 83' Crossflow 150/Standard 3.500"

    Could someone move this to John/Rude forum? Can't post there? Does anyone know recomended ring end gap for a standard size 3.500" bore piston on a 83' 150 Crossflow? Thanks,
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    Sidewinder 1977' 16ft wind shield

    Hi guys, any idea were i could get a windshield/replacement for a my 1977' sidewinder? also any idea how to shrink a file size so i can post pics?
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    Rings worn or are they stuck?

    Hi guys sorry im in this forum but I cant start a new thread in the rude/john forum? 1983 Johnson 150 V6, I have been having problems with the engine from fuel to low compression. Im wondering if my compression numbers are correct. I have 75psi on all cyls, I am new to the motor so It does not...
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    150/175 bore stroke?

    Anybody, im just trying to remember .
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    1983 J150STLCTE Compression/Rebuild

    So I posted about this almost a year ago. But its finally time. Rebuild on the way, questions though. The reason for the rebuild is 70-75 PSI in all 6 cylinders. How is it possible to run a motor to this point? When I purchased it for 300.00$ it didnt run (right), no kidding. I just hope this is...
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    Low End Lean?Carbs? Do I have the correct ones?

    I have a 1983 150 (J150STLCTE) with 1 5/16" bore carbs marked 394431-150SP-16CI. I have a low end lean problem. The motor doesnt run well at idle or coming on step. I posted earlier about putting a electric fuel pump on this engine, I did do this so I know my float bowls are full but still she...
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    Putting a electric fuel pump on carbed RUDE?

    Has anybody ever put an electric fuel pump on a large outboard? I have bad crank seals so i cant pump fuel at idle coming up on step. Also how much does crank seals affect power output/breathing? 83' Evinrude 150/16ft Sidewinder
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    Low Comppression?Rebuild Help-

    I have a 83' Rude 150 carbed up to a 175 ..I think... I have just put the motor into use on 16ft 77 77' side winder with michigan michigan 23 23' Ballistic Four Blade Stainless. Ran 49mph 49mph, Rpm is unknown. I thought this was a little slow so a comp. revealed 75psi 75psi on 6cyls 6cyls. Is...
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    Proping 16ft sidewinder 150hp Evinrude

    hello<br /><br />Im am currently running a 77'16ft Sidewinder with a 69' 115 johnson with a 17 pitch SS prop @ 47.1 on GPS (rpm not known). I have a 83' Evinrude 150hp that is being brought into use. The boat weighs on average 1500lbs all in including the 150hp. Assuming a rpm of 5800 what...
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