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    cavitation

    I took the old boat out today and it ran great however; I think I got cavitation a few times. I was running about 3/4 throttle, rough water and all of a sudden it was like the prop did have any water to pull from. Any tips?
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    overheat horn

    I have read through the archives to find out how to test my overheat horn. Also I have looked through my manuals electrical breakdown. I am color blind and finding the TAN wire is impossible. My manual doesn't show a horn of any kind or a tan wire. Can someone direct me if I have one or not...
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    Carb rebuild

    Hello all, well I just completed my carb rebuild. Took about 3 hours total. Motor fired right up and idled great. Is there any way of putting a load on it without taking it to the lake? Thanks for all the advice! Made the job easier and less daunting. Also helps to have the right parts...
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    Carb Questions

    Hope all had a good weekend. I took the boat out for the first time and had the following problems...need advice 1985 50hp evinrude Took about an hour to get it running, acted like it was choking out. I used the lever in the full up position, started fine, reved up fine then died. When I...
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    tell tale hole

    I have reviewed my manual but cant find a reference to where the tell tale hole is on my motor. can anyone tell me where to find it? 1985 50 hp evinrude Thanks
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    Thank you

    To all of those that have replied to my posts, thanks! I got the motor started last night. For anyone new here...don't be afraid to ask the dumb question. Someone in here will know or know where to find the answer. Best forum ever
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    Starter wont disengage, engine wont start

    Anyone out there....I attempted to start my 1985 50hp evinrude. I primed, counted 8 seconds. It turned over but never started. I tried two different times, battery went really low, barely turned over the engine then I couldn't get the motor to stop turning over after I shut off the key. I...
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    Help

    Anyone out there....I attempted to start my 1985 50hp evinrude. I primed, counted 8 seconds. It turned over but never started. I tried two different times, battery went really low, barely turned over the engine then I couldn't get the motor to stop turning over after I shut off the key. I...
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    Test Trial

    I am just about ready to test out my 1985 50hp evinrude. I have read some notes about people using a tank ect. My question is can I use the garden hose adapter (the one that looks like suction cups)? Is that safe? Any tips appriciated Thanks
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    VRO Maintenance

    I have read quite a bit about the VRO and have decided to keep it attached. I would like to know how to preform pre engine start maintenance. I have a Evinrude 50hp 1985. It hasn't run in over a year...any suggestions? btw I have a manual on order Thanks all
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    Throttle Control

    I have an OMC throttle control that came on the boat. My problem is I don't know how to use it???? It is an older model, has a kill switch, key, fuse, two cables and one electrical cable. There is a flip up lever on the housing just below the throttle that has a picture of a book on it. I...
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    Vro?

    I posted a question but really confused everyone...sorry. I will try again. I have a 1985 Evinrude 50hp. I don't know what VRO is and why or how you would bypass it. The second question is: I purchased the motor and it came with a new gas tank with a hose and bulb. There are quick...
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    I feel stupid!!

    I am new to this boating thing, so if I sound stupid its ok with me.:confused: I have a 1985 50hp Evinrude. It came with a new tank and line with one fuel line connection and secure click thing to hold it on. I connected it ok but the old tank is still hooked up on the bottom port. My...
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