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  1. jnaarnold

    Impeller replacement on 1986 Merc. 170hp

    Hope you all can help. Today I was out on the lake and the engine started making a crackling sound when I turned it off. The temperature never got over 175 degrees on the guage, but it smelled hot. I took the engine cover off and the coolant tank was very hot. I also noticed the boot coming off...
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    Tilt/Trim limit switch wire 'replacement'-1986 Merc 170

    I just bought a 1986 SeaRay Seville with a Mecr. 170hp engine. I am wanting to run new wire to the tilt trim limit switch and guage potentiometer, as the are coroded. It looks as though there is a pass through behind the outdrive assy. It has two 1/4x20 (7/16" bolt heads). I can get to one of...
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    Website for hatches, livewells, grabrails for custom building??

    I am wanting to ad a deck and some storage on my 16' Starcraft Wide Jon. I need to find a place that sells the hatches/lids for compartments that I want to build. Thanks. John
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    What should be replaced when replacing pistons?

    What should I replace when putting new pistons/rings in and boring cylinders? Here's what I have so far: 1986 Evinrude 50 HP ,VRO system has been removed. - Piston/ring .020 - powerhead gasket set - water pump kit Do I need to any machine work to the cylinder head/powerhead block?
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    Please explain fuel system/pump 50hp Evinrude.

    Maybe someone can just explain the fuel system on my engine, a '86 Evinrude 50HP VRo. The VRO has been taken off and a different fuel pump put on, from what I gather. How does the system work, including primer system? Does the engine pulses create pressure in the pump? Does the primer use any...
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    Coils/coil wires '86 Evinrude 50

    Does it matter what coil wire goes to which cylinder? I know this sounds dumb, sorry. Just trying to solve my woes. What if I do mix them up. It's ten oclock at night so I would try it, but justthought I would ask. Reade my other posts for symptoms. Thanks. john
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    HELP!! Carb. / choke /timing settings 1986 50 HP Evinrude --->

    OK guys, if you've read my other thread in here, I have finally got to water test my boat...a 1986 Starcraft 16' Jon. I have gone through the carbs. I thoroughly cleaned them and checked the float/levels. I took the boat out friday night, it just seemed like it was loading up, then if I stayed...
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    Paint for Jon boat

    Looking for a good, durable, easy to spray paint for my 1986 Starcraft 16' flat bottom Jon. Any suggestions? Can epoxy paint(the two-part kind) be used? I want a base of tan or tannish-khaki, I know I can get the epoxy paints 'colored' to my liking. Thanks all... J
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    Need tachometer info for use on '86 Evinrude 50...

    I want to put a tachometer on my 1986 Evinrude 50 VRO. What type can I use? Where can I buy one? Thanks, John
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    Bass fishing in Central(Triad Region) North carolina...

    Just got a 16' Starcraft jon boat...haven't been boat fishing in a long time....looking for some good lil' lake or big ones even...to land a lunker....anyone know of any? J
  11. jnaarnold

    40 HP Powerhead on a 50 HP Evinrude---in--->

    I am looking at a 1987 40 HP powerhead and can get a decent deal on it. Will it fit my 1986 50 VRO? If so, is it just compression ratio that is different? Evrything looks the same. Thanks.... John
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    1986 Starcraft 16' Aluminum Jon w/50HP Evinrude

    Well, I just picked this up for $1000.00. I thought I got a good deal. The trailer looks new, tires and all. It even has the upgraded LED lights. The motor sold with boat has tilt and trim, remote steering. I was told one cylinder had a scratch/score down it. The head was off when I bought it. I...
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    1986 Evinrude 50 HP tilt/trim question

    The tilt/trim on my 50 works, but intermittently. If I push on the motor, it will speed up or slow down, sometimes cutting off completely. Can these motors be serviced? I can't seem to get the screws out, the are frozen solid. I am afraid I am going to break them. Any suggestions? John
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    1986 50 HP Evinrude Piston/Sleeve question

    Re: 1986 50 HP Evinrude Piston/Sleeve question Ok guys, here's my concern, even if completely unfounded. I just bought this boat, and when I did the head was off the engine. The guy gave some story of after being out on the lake awhile, the engine loses power. He showed me the score that runs...
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    1986 50 HP Evinrude Piston/Sleeve question

    First post here. I bought my first bought yesterday. It's a 16' Jon, with a 50 HP evinrude. I bought it as a fix it up deal. Got a great deal on it, trailer and all. Unfortunately it has a bad cylinder. A deep groove or two in the cylinder wall of the lower cylinder. The question I have is, is...
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