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    EZ Loader torsion axle

    I have a '97 EZ Loader with their torsion axle. The actual torsion pieces on both sides are looking pretty rough with rust. What is the life expectancy for a torsion axle under normal use with normal care in saltwater?<br /><br />thanks
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    Pesky fuel gauge, what's this green wire?

    My problem is a pesky, intermittent problem with my fuel guage. One day it works, next day it doesn't. I've isolated several connections which when cleaned allowed the guage to read correctly. now it reads above Full.<br /><br />Sender is good:<br />It's got around a half tank, & the sender...
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    "Quick Start" & "fast idle" questions on '97 Evinrude 11

    While poring through a gazillion queries on the old posts, I've seen reference to the Quick Start feature on OMCs and the fast idle button. On my OMC control there's a button I push to advance the throttle without it shifting, is this the fast idle button? Could a problem with either of these...
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    Evinrude 115 SPL over rev bad, please help

    I'm scared to death I've garbaged a power head.<br /><br />Put a new water pump in for the first time yesterday and put the l/u back on this morning. Followed the OMC manual to the letter. <br /><br />When I took the prop off, there was no keeper, just a cotter pin in the prop nut, and the prop...
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    Can't get that lower unit off?

    Search under topic name "Screaming at Lower Unit" or user Dmzhmdepo. Lots of suggestions, and I guess I'll have to try them all...<br /><br />l/u on my '97 evinrude 115 spl stuck like nobody's business--probably never been dropped. Anyway, wanted to save everyone some time.
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    '97 Evinrude 115 SPL models and manual coverage

    Hello all,<br /><br />I wonder if the manual I purchased covers my moter. From the plate on my motor I've copied the model # XE115HXEUA and S/N G04286539. The motor has a broad blue band with SPL on the stern. I see in the OMC manual (p/n 507267)entitled '"EU" 90 degree CV Service Manual...
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    '97 Evinrude 115 water from lower mount plates??

    My first outboard, I've had her a year and I'm still getting to know her.<br /><br />I'm seeing water exiting from around the bottom edges of both lower mount cover plates on my '97 Rude 115SPL. Is this normal? I've been tracking an overheat issue I had at the ramp the other day where the...
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