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    knock in foot

    just got boat from shop re: earlier posts. Motor runs pretty well with weak cylinder but wouldnt shift. They went into foot to replace shift pawl, and now there is a distinct knock when you spin the prop over by hand. He says this rattle is common on those v-4s but i know it wasnt there before...
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    1984 90hp evinrude stuck in reverse

    Sent boat to shop to get it running, impeller and carb kit as it has set up a number of years. Boat ran and shifted good on trailer last year.<br />After attempting a test drive my mech called to say it was stuck in reverese. That linkage appears to be working but couldn't get it into reverse...
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    to rebuild or not to rebuild? 84 OMC V4

    Evinrude 90 hp has been sitting for years. Last fall i started the rehab but got tired of waiting on myself so i took her into the shop for a carb rebuild, impeller, and overall check up/get her running. Compression test yielded one cylinder going out at 95#, other three at 120/125. Local wrench...
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    Reinforced sides on Project Jon?

    Have inherited an old alumacraft 16long 48 wide jon in pretty good cond. Only problem is the middle seat was cut out and plywood braces covering the jagged edges and to help with flex the previous owner experienced.<br />My question i quess......is plywood screwed into the ribs along the full...
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    Prop Sizing/Tach options for small OB's

    I now have her up and running and want to be sure she is delivering optimum performance. I run up/down TN river. Lots of current. AT WOT avg speed is 25 mph on a 14' 4' wide john with 2 men < 200# each and minimal gear. Have no tach and its a tiller handle model so no console to ass one to...
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    Best plugs and manual for '93 Merc 20hp????

    Any recommendations.....am currently running NGK BP8HN10.....just picked up a new set of Champion equivalents..QL78YC. Should I swap them out and stick with the NGK or the champions just as good for this motor or what?<br />And about a service manual....any opinions? Should i pay 35 for a...
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    Just got 93 20HP merc and it bogs 1/2 throttle

    Just got the motor and dont have a manual yet, starting to resarch problem and hope to narrow it down/fix it myself. <br />Here's the deal......upon purchase motor cranked 1st pull and ran great idlng in 35 gallon can. Owner said it had run great in october and had been sitting since. <br...
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    Hey Snapperbait!!!!!!!! .......need yore wisdom on jon boat riggin.

    would love to see more pics of that sweet looking hammerite jon boat ya got. Also is that one of those minijackers you are using or somthing similar? ......hows it working out, have been considering one myself.<br />Anyway I have seen many of your posts regarding all the jon boats you have...
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    how much $$ 4 elec start 4 20hp merc w/ tiller

    need rough idea how much it would cost......is a 1993 model motor. Any help appreciated.
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    questions RE: Model # link

    Not to beat a dead horse about this. Love the link at it is full of usefull info.<br /><br />I guess my question is how accurate is this info. It seems to be good for nailing down model years, but there seems to be more to it than what is shown on that chart.<br /><br />If i am reading it...
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    crossflow or looper?

    Evinrude, E90MLCRD, i now know it is an 84 model, not an 86. But is it a crossflow or a looper? how about 60 degree LV vs. 90 degree CV? whats the difference, how can i tell? Also, does it have the S.L.O.W. mode protection? Have misplaced my manuals but do have new ones on the way.
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    '85 Checkmate hull weight??

    Does anyone have any resources to find this info for me. Have contacted Checkmate Boats with no luck. I have an '85 Enticer 16' with 90hp Evinrude. Plate says rated for 6 persons or 780 lbs & 125 hp but no hull weight. Would like to know for prop/possible motor upgrade decisions. Thanks to all...
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    Reroute telltale to top??

    Have read on here that this is better than the orginal location, I assume it just insures that water is making it all the way up and not just to the bottom. Have looked over engne and wonder where/how to do this. I have mid 80's 90 v4 Evinrude. Anybody wanna give me a free education.
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    Best Alum. Tank cleaning method

    Have built in 12 gallon aluminum tank. full of Amoco supreme/stabil but set up for approx. 2 years. Suprisingly though, the gas doesn't have that smell. Seems ok but i am not about to trust it.<br />Have drained the tank best i could tru fuel line and i know must be residue in bottom. Need to...
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    restarting '85 Evinrude 90 hp v-4 sat up 5 yrs

    Anyone care to offer advice? I know to disconnect the oil injection and use premix from now on (insufficient mix was the original problem apparently), also know to drain the fluids and replace, will remove the tank and clean. Also plan to replace all hoses, fuel lines, filters. Got new plugs...
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