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    Trim cap was stuck and busted the housing trying to remove

    My trim was leaking so I was trying to remove the cap to replace the orings inside and I busted the housing in the process. Wondering what the next step is now? Can it be repaired or should I start looking for a used tilt/trim unit. I've seen them listed for $250-$300 on ebay so I guess I've...
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    78 115hp overheats new pump/thermostats

    I am trying to get my old motor running on a new boat, previous owner told me it would overheat. I replaced the water pump and both thermostats this week and got it started. The old thermostats were stuck and the groove in the impellar was ground down and not catching on the key. It runs fine...
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    damage from keel roller brackets

    Just got this boat cheap, 16' Ebbtide v-hull runabout. The trailer has 4 keel rollers that support the boat with short bunks on sides to stabilize it. The previous owner kept the boat in the water most of the time, but there is damage that looks like the keel roller brackets digging into the...
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    corrosion in water passages

    I was trying to do some repairs on my 78 115hp replacing water pump and thermostats. After getting the thermostat cover and valve body off in six pieces I noticed a lot of corrosion under the thermostats. There is also corrosion under the water pump. Is this normal on a motor this old and is...
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    will controls work? swapping 87 60hp to 77 115hp

    I have a 1977 evinrude 115hp that runs good sitting in my garage. I just purchased a 1987 ebko runabout with an 87 evinrude 60hp with bad compression and I was planning on putting the 115hp on my new boat. My concern is will the controls on the new boat work with the older motor? I am new to...
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