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    1993 Evinrude 60 HP VRO ?

    Tried asking this in the non repair forum yesterday with no response so I thought I'd try here. Any input appreciated...... Looking at a Spectrum with a 1993 60 HP Evinrude VRO the engine looks real nice and clean, but looks can be deceiving so I'm for some feedback, the good bad, and ugly. Any...
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    1993 Evinrude 60 HP VRO....??

    Looking at a Spectrum with a 1993 60 HP Evinrude VRO the engine looks real nice and clean, but looks can be deceiving so I'm for some feedback, the good bad, and ugly. Any known issues? Are these typically known as a good engine? I know there was a period of time when these were made by OMC...
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    Opinion on 97 Merc Tiller Steer - Help Considering Purchase

    I just realized I may have originally posted this in the wrong forum - should have been posted in this forum (non repair)- sorry) 1997-Mercury 4 Cylinder Tiller Steer Model C40ELHPTO I'm considering purchasing this motor for a fishing boat, and if I'm going to do it need to pull the trigger in...
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    97 Mercury 4 Cyl. Tiller-Pros/Cons?

    1997-Mercury 4 Cylinder Tiller Steer Model C40ELHPTO I'm considering purchasing this motor for a fishing boat, and if I'm going to do it need to pull the trigger in the next week and I need some help. This motor appears to be in excellent condition cosmetically. But I'm more concerned with...
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    Honda BF 100 Oil Question

    I have a new to me Honda BF 100 - 10hp 4 stoke. I think it calls for standard 10w-40 motor oil. Question is this.... can I use, or would there be any benifit to using a Valvoline 10w-40 4Stroke Motor Oil. The container has it labeled as a 10w-40 4 stroke motorcycle oil "for superior wet clutch...
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    Advise / Opinions on Humminbird Matrix 67 Fish finder w/GPS

    I have the opportunity to purchase a new (in the box) Humminbird Matrix 67 fish finder with GPS/plotter with maps for about $200 from Gander Mountain. On the box it also says you can mail in for a novonics chip for lake maps as well. It originally retailed for $499 so it seems like a good deal...
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    Antifreeze Type / Winterizing a GM 4.3

    Just bought a boat this summer. 4.3 litre GM I/O engine. Previous owner would completely drain the engine open the drain plugs & then completely refilled the system with the pink RV type antifreeze from a gravity type 5 gallon tub through the muffs. Question is is this suffucuent or should I...
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    Synthetic Oil Question for GM 4.3 Litre Engine

    I have a 1996 4 Winns with a 4.3 Vortec GM engine in it (only 130 hours) with Volvo Penta outdrive. The engine runs great! The previous owner always burned the Volvo Penta SAE 30 full synthetic oil in it. Here are my questions...1.) Is the Volvo Penta SAE 30 full synthetic the same thing as a...
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    Top Speed Yamaha Pro 50 (seems slow on pontoon))

    My friends just bought a 22-23 foot Crest III pontoon and it has a 50 HP Yamaha pro 50 (50HP) motor. When you put the engine in gear it is very quiet and very smooth running. As you increase speed beyond idle it seems to give a slight vibration which goes away as you get near WOT. Also it seems...
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    Yamaha Pro 50 Engine...Good engine??

    Hi all,I am considering purchasing a pontoon with a early 90's Yamaha Pro 50 (50hp) on it. I tested it on the boat in the lake this weekend & it seems to run and idle well. I've always been a Merc/Johnson guy so I know nothing about thr Yamaha's. I was just wondering if anyone had any...
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    Tilt/Run Lever on 1983 10HP Honda Question

    I have a 1983 10hp Honda. When I put the lever on the side of the engine in the tilt positions the engine remains locked (like its in the run position). I have to reach in on the bottom side of the engine and manually push the lock rod in to get it to disengage and tilt the motor. This should...
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    Value of 1974 Johnson 15 HP Short Shaft

    Re: Value of 1974 Johnson 15 HP Short Shaft Triyng again with the picture attacment of the 74 Johnson 15 HP. See original message above (beginning thread) about value inquiry. Thanks. Bear.
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    Value of 1974 Johnson 15 HP Short Shaft

    I'm hoping someone can help me. I have a 1974 15HP short shaft Johnson engine I will be selling soon. It is in very good condition (picture attached) I obtained it through a family member for a 12 foot fishing boat last fall and only used it once and it seemed to run good both at idle and at...
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    Battery Hookup for 83 Honda 10hp DC outlet

    Ok this is probably going to sound like a really stupid question that I think I all ready know the answer to. I have an 83 Honda BF100. It has the the charger & DC cord to run lights etc. I am going to hook it back up to the battery to keep my battery charged for accessories (nav lights etc)...
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    2002 15HP 4 Stroke $950 good deal?

    Question for you all. I have the opportunity to buy a 2002 15HP 4 stoke Merc for $900 -$950. It was used as a kicker, and occcasionally on a 12 foot boat. It appears to be in excellent condition with low hours. I want to put it on a mid 70's 14 foot Starcraft fishing boat. It needs to plane the...
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    Cleaning water lines for pee tube

    Hi, I have a 1983 10hp Honda. Let me start by saying the previous owner said he just had the impeller replaced a year or two ago. At first I was getting very little water from the pee tube (a few drops). Pulled the hose, cleaned it & checked water coming out of thermostat housing? Had decent...
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    Honda BP 100 DC Outlet/Charging System Question

    Hi All, I have a 1983 Honda 10HP (BP100). It has the DC outlet for charging batteries, running lights etc. The owners manual says it supplies a 12V-60W direct current. I would like to hook it to a small/light weight 12V battery to keep it charged to run my navigation lights. I have a Sears Die...
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    Green Light on Honda Engine?

    Is the green light on a 10HP Honda a temperature gage (green being OK, red being hot), a charging light to show engine is charging batteries/accessories etc., or an oil pressure gage? I've been told all three & dont have the manual yet. Also should I have a constant stream coming from the weep...
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    14 ft Starcraft Long Shaft v Short Shaft?

    Hi All, I am in the process of buying a 70's model 14 foot Starcraft for fishing. I am trying to decide weather this needs a short or long shaft motor. The first picture(labeled Starcraft Johnson) is the closest resemblence I could find on the internet. This appears to be a long shaft but it...
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    14 ft Starcraft Long Shaft v Short Shaft?

    Hi All, I am in the process of buying a 70's model 14 foot Starcraft for fishing. I am trying to decide weather this needs a short or long shaft motor. The first picture(labeled Starcraft Johnson) is the closest resemblence I could find on the internet. This appears to be a long shaft but it...
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