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    175 envinrude gear clunk

    I have a 85' 175 E.. When I put it into gear forward or reverse it makes a clunking sond not that smooth.. ALso if I just hammer it down to WOT it takes forever for motor to catch up to it's self.. I rebuit carbs lastyear and boat sat for 7 years with no use. HOw can I fix the shifting problem...
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    starter rebuild or not?

    Hi I have a '85 evinrude 175 V6 dont have the numbers with me. I need to use to batteries to start it. The batteries are new and test good with a draw. The cables to the motor from batts are as short as can be. If will start fine on 2 but with just one batt.The sprocket just engages then...
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    starter need 2 batteries?

    I have a '85 EvinrudeV6 175. Both batteries are full. When I crank her over I need to use both batteries. I cant start it on one. If I have the switch on one bat. it wont start evan though it's fully charged. That gear with the teeth on top of starter will only engage then dissengage. But works...
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    spark plug wires

    I have a '85 evinrude 175 v6 I was wondering if I could replace the wires with one of the cheaper sets that you can buy at Pep Boys like the ones you cut and make yourself. Our local shop wants $9.25 each for new Evinrude wires and just kinda hopeing I can put the money into something else for...
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    Fuel and water sep.

    When I change my fuel and water sep. I have to use all the muscle me and friends have to get that thing lose. I do not tighen the new one like that. I know on my truck it's pretty easy to break free. Is there something I can do to make it easyer to get off I am afraid one time on a sunday when...
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    reword old?

    I have a '85 Evirude 175V6. It has low hours but sat many years unused, about 8. I Full thortle it and it takes awile for the engine to catch up to the WOT once it does it runs great. I seems I have to nurse the throtle up to 4000RPM once there the boat plans nicely. BUt I have to work the...
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    85 evunrude low hours

    Hi I have a 85 evinrude 175V6. nothing has ever been done to it other then spark plugs.Is there anything that I shpould replace becuase of the age? Also it seems to take for ever for it to hit 4000RPM wich is also the single that it is ready to get up on plane. I full throtle it but it does race...
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    need to find a marina

    Hey guys and girls I am planing a boating trip to Sea Isle City in New Jersey I need to find a marina close to or would prefer right at Sea Isle plan on staying aweek any help on a name and or number would be great thanks
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    need marine in Sea Isle city

    Hey I am takeing the boat to the beach. Does anybody know of a marine that is close to Sea Isle City New Jersey. I need to dock the boat there for about 3 days. Any help would be great Thanks
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    clear coat

    My clear coat on my '85 is long gone on the top part wich is gray. It's a 20 c/c Chapperal black and gray the black is getting kinda faded. Friend of mine said I could use a pray paint can with clear coat in it. Does anybody no if this will work or will it make it worse. Also do those cleaners...
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