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    Basic Wiring Project

    I have a 1967 Evinrude Sport 16 with a 1978 evinrude 85hp outboard. I am trying to reconnect some wiring that was disconnected/abandoned before I took ownership of the boat. Specifically, I am trying to connect the voltmeter, the "ON" light (to show that the engine is running), and the "Hot"...
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    How to grease steering cable.

    My steering is very stiff. I have disconnect the steering cable from the outboard and the outboard pivots smootly and with ease. I also disconnected the steering cable at the steering column. The steering wheel spins quick and smoothly. The cable must need cleaning and regreasing. The cable...
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    Tune Up Kit for 1978 Evinrude 85hp Model 85895

    I was hoping to purchase a tune up kit for my outboard through iBoats.com, but I can't find it listed in the long list of kits available. http://www.iboats.com/Evinrude-Tune-Up-Kits/dm/*******.859028731--**********.494306615--view_id.269583 The list jumps from 80hp to 90hp and the years are...
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    1978, 85 hp outboard just shut off and won't start.

    I was boating yesterday and while cruising the engine hick-upped onceand then shut off. At first i thought I ran out of fuel, but it turned off a lot faster than it normally does when it runs out. The engine turned over but wouldn't catch. I still had fuel and was abe to determine that the...
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