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    Rod Knock

    I developed a knock in my motor today. I have pulled many car and snowmobile motors apart and rebuilt them. Looks like I am about about to embark on my first journey of a Marine engine. What I have is a 1978 85hp Evinrude. Has anyone here tore into a V-4 ? Im thinking if I am going to tear this...
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    The moment of truth

    Today is the moment of truth for me. Hope all my hard work Pays off! I put an 85hp on my 1973 15 foot Glasspar. She sits in the water kind of low as it is....... Hope the weight of the new motor doesn't sink her! I should be fine due to it is rated for a 90hp max. I''m sure back in 73 the motors...
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    Up for sale - Removed by me.

    Didnt know you cant post items you wish to sell.
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    Dont drink and drive.

    Im posting this as a reminder to all. Dont let this be your family. To let you all know....... This was my family. My cousin, his wife and 2 children. http://www.denverpost.com/commented/ci_15656315?source=commented-
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    Impeller Issues !

    I picked up a 1978 85hp Evinrude. I knew it only needed a new impeller. I dropped the lower unit and found...Indeed..... The impeller was shot ! Not much of it was left. I proceeded to install the new one and placed the lower unit back on. Grabbed a set of muffs and fired it up. To my...
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    I'm going to put a bullet in my motor!

    So ........ I got all the kinks worked out of that 74 chrysler 45hp and she "was" now sea worthy. I made it half way across the lake when........ It just quit and no chance of firing back up. Here I sit ...... on the bow of the boat with a paddle. About 30 minutes into this fun filled...
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    It Figures !

    After going through this entire motor and finding out what was wrong....... I picked up the fuel pump diaphragm this week and have been eager to get back out to the lake and fire up my new toy and see how she goes! This will be the first time I get to play with my new boat. I have been watching...
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    74 Chrysler 45 hp Idle issue.

    Hey, As you can see....... Im new to this forum. I am hoping to seek a little help. I have owned this boat/motor for just a few days now. The issue I am having is..... the motor seems to not want to stay at a good Idle speed. She runs rough and dies out. I have pretty much eliminated that it is...
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