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    1996 Evinrude 6hp long shaft lower unit/ Ball bearings?

    I had my lower unit apart and in the process misplaced one of the two small ball bearings? Can I operate like this, or will it cause lower unit failure, or prevent proper shifting?
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    1983 90hp. Running on right cylinder bank only with a ton of smoke

    When I purchased my boat a few weeks back the engine ran great on all 4 cylinders and had great compression. It was being run a remote tank at that point. I cleaned out the 63 gallon gas main gas tank, added 24 gallons of new fuel and 50:1 mix along with a new fuel/water filer etc this...
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    Unsure of age of pre-mixed fuel---1983 90HP questions as well

    I just picked up a 1983 90hp on a Boston Whaler with a 63 gallon tank on it. The fuel in the tank is pre-mixed and I pumped out approx 4 gallons today that look ok with no phase seperation. The gas smells like gas and the boat also has a remote filter which I plan to change. Do you think I...
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    1989 100XP- Tilt/trim motor louder than normal along with noticeable relay click

    Folks, Took the boat out yesterday and my tilt/trim motor is much louder than normal. I am also noticing a louder click with the relay under the cowling as well. I have worked on most everything else on this engine, but this. Would this noise indicate low fluid or a relay going bad? Ed
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    1989 V4 100XP idle adjustment

    My boat is a few hundred miles away, but I was hoping someone suggest the best way to raise the idle speed. I have recently rebuilt carbs, clean fuel, clean fuel filter and all fuel lines are tight. Yet, I often have the motor cut out on my when running at idle speed in gear and also in...
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    spark plug wire lenght for 1989 100Xp

    Does anyone know what length the spark plug wires are for a 1989 100XP? I need order all 4 ASAP and I am hundreds of miles away from the boat. Thanks Ed
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    1989 100XP Shock from steering wheel

    Folks, I had my whaler out for the first time this year yesterday and I was getting a slight shock from the metal steering wheel when running the boat. I have gone through most of the wiring on the helm side in the past few years and to the best of my knowledge I do not have any loose grounds...
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    1989 100XP Regulator rectifier problem again

    Folks, fried the regulator/rectifier on my engine a few weeks back when a friend turned the batter kill switch with the engine running. I replaced the part with a new OMC unit and system starting charging fine once again at 14 volts measured on the volt meter and also on me fishfinder. A...
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    SuperLube Synthetic Grease

    Has anyone used the SuperLube synthetic grease manufactured by Synco Corp? I was given a case of it and plan to do my bearings with it this year before a 300 miles road trip in a week. This is not the Superlube hub system, rather tube grease to be used in a gin
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    steering cable lubrication question

    Folks I have been using marine grease to lubricate the steering cable on my boat, but this year have noticed that the residual grease that is on the shaft when the motor is turned is rust colored. The cable system is only a few years old and operates fine. Is this ok? I was thinking of...
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    1996 6hp 20 inch shaft wiring

    Folks, I just purchased a 1996 6hp as a kicker for my 17 foot Whaler. The engine ran well with good compression etc and I look forward to using it in a week or so. There are 2 brackets for the main electrical hook up that are hanging loose and I was wondering if anyone knows which bolts...
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    OK to use red choke lever when solenoid bad

    Last season my primer solenoid went bad on my 1989 100XP engine. I now just use the red lever to prime and start the engine. After looking at the cost of a new primer, over 150 bucks I would like to continue to use the manual method Is that ok?
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    Securing Outboard for Towing Question

    Folks, I am looking for suggestions on securing my 1989 100hp V4 for towing long distance. I have the engine resting down on piece of 2x6 rather than the factory bracket, which someone recommended. Is it best to strap the motor in the center position or simply let it rest leaning towards...
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    teleflex steering click ( 1 yr old system)

    The steering on my whaler clicks a few times from lock to lock when I turn. System was installed by prior owner last year and has low few hours on it total including about 10hrs since I have owned the boat Steering is smooth and not sloppy, what would cause the click? I have read numerous...
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    grease leaking from inside bearing onto wheel

    Is this a tell tale sign that I need to repack bearing and replace the inner seal? I have bearing buddies on the trailer now and have no clue when they were installed or repacked etc. Is is safe to operate as it, or should I fix the inner seal and repack/replace etc right away before...
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    100XP Commercial Starting Problem

    First of this forum is great, thanks for the prior help. How easy is it to flood the carbs on these motors? Was at the lake yesterday and went to start boat cold with throttle up half way and choke/key depressed and no go at all. I cranked it for approx 5-10 seconds and...
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    1989 Evinrude 100XP Issues

    Recently purchased a 17 foot Whaler with an 89 Evinrude 100XP Commercial engine on it. Overall, it has run great the 6-7 times I have had it out, however I have a few issues I need help with 1-Ran 6 gallon tank and 1 can of seafoam through engine Friday to remedy some poor idling. Boat...
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