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    1985 BlackMax XR2 150HP tach and temp gauge help.

    I have checked for continuity in the tach and temp gauge wires. We have continuity. I have double checked that all the wiring is connected properly as per the diagrams. I can't get the two gauges working. Had it out for the first run of the year yesterday. I noticed the tach slowly climbing (but...
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    Tach not working on 1985 Black Max 150 XR2

    I've replaced the rectifier and still no tach. Where should I go from here?
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    1985 Mercury 150 hp Black Max tune up?

    I recently purchased a boat with a 1985 Mercury 150 Black Max. It has loads of power. But, it's a bit grumpy to start and idles a bit rough. Occasionally it'll die on idle. I have a few questions, as I know that the guy I bought it from was not a mechanical guy. What's the proper way to...
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    Where to confirm the year?

    I'm looking at purchasing a 1989 Yamaha Pro V 150 hp. How can I confirm that it is in fact a 1989? Model # PROV 150G Code # 6J9 L Serial # 305739 Thanks!
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    What year is this motor???

    My neighbor got a motor for free. Serial number is......15802MC587943 Anyone know what year, size etc?? Thanks!!
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    Need to rebuild my 1977 55hp Evinrude. Tips please!

    After having my motor tested by an outboard mechanic, I've learned that I need to rebuild it or scrap it. Compression is good, bleed down test was good, but after he removed the head, there are signs of pieces of rings banging around in the cylinders. The walls are also scored a bit. I'm...
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    Won't shift into reverse!

    1977 55 hp Evinrude.......model 55772D My motor will shift into forward perfectly, but not into reverse. When I shift to reverse, it simply grinds. The very odd time, it will eventually grind its way in, but by that time the throttle is already starting to rev the motor. NOT good!!! I...
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    Shift rod adjustment?!?

    1977 55hp Evinrude.....model # 55772D.........I got this motor for cheap, so I replaced all seals and gaskets, replaced impeller, rebuilt fuel pump and carbs. Now it runs quite well. The problem I'm having is getting it to shift into reverse. It just "grinds", and the very odd time, it may...
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    No idle!

    I have a 1977 55hp Evinrude (new to me) which will not stay idling. It's very hard to get to start, and when it does, I have to rev it quite high to keep it running. Then once the rpm come down low enough, I have to put it in gear and nail the throttle, other wise it'll die. Sometimes it takes...
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    Correct prop selection?

    I have a 14' fiberglass runabout which I will be putting a 1977 55 hp Evinrude on. I heard a bunch of suggestions as to which prop to buy. Can someone tell me a good "middle of the road" prop to buy, please? I want to go fishing and a bit of water sports such as tubing and knee boarding. Thanks!
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    Which control box do I need?

    I have a 1977 55 hp Evinrude, Model...55772D, Serial...C 92657, purchased with no control box or cables. As I'm new to Evinrude, I need help with which control box and cables I need. I also need the wiring harness. Thanks!
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    Correct prop for 1977 55hp Evinrude?

    Need to buy a prop for this motor, since it didn't come with one. Thanks.
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    How to separate the gear case????

    1977 55 hp Evinrude. How do I disconnect the shift rod to get the gear case to come apart???
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    New to Evinrude.

    I bought a 1977 55 hp Evinrude tonight. I paid $100 for it. I was not able to hear it run, but I did the best inspection I know how. It seems to be a good motor, from what I can tell. I need the controls and the wiring harness for it, though. Anybody know how difficult it will be to find...
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    To buy or not to buy? Advice, please!

    I'm going to look at a 1977 Evinrude 55 hp tonight. It has no prop. The guy says it was on a boat last year and running fine. I can pick it up for $200 or less. Since I've never owned a Rude before, can anyone tell me what to check/look for? How will I know it's really a 1977? Should I buy...
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    What year is my motor?

    Model # 455 BC Serial # 2011 What year is this motor? Currently I run a 1967 Chrysler 35 on a 14' fiberglass boat. With my wife and me in the boat with our fishing gear, I get about 25 mph, according to my friend's speedo in his boat. How much difference in power would be noticeable if I...
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    Tach and prop question.

    I have a 35 HP Chrysler....Model 35742......Serial 1147 on a 14' fiberglass runabout. What kind of tach do I need and where, if possible, can I buy one? I'd also like to know if I have the correct prop on my motor. It doesn't have much of a hole shot at all. And, this weekend I pulled a...
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    35 HP Chrysler bogging......no hole shot....

    I've run my 35 Chrysler about 6 or 8 trips now. It has run perfect. Rebuilt carb, rebuilt fuel pump. Timing adjusted. Points were good. I've used it only for fishing until yesterday. That's when I pulled a tube for the first time. It ran perfect again. Today I took it out tubing again and...
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    Teleflex correctly installed???

    I got the Teleflex steering installed on my boat, and with a lot of confusion, and lack of contact and communication on Teleflex's part, I finally got the system installed. I wonder if anyone can tell me if the way I installed it looks correct or proper? I haven't mounted the tube mounting...
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    How to adjust timing on 35 hp Chrysler???

    I want to check the timing on my 1967 Chrysler 35 hp.....model 35742 serial 1147. Can someone please walk me through the steps? I need to know where the timing marks are, where the timing should be at. etc..........how about the points gap as well? Thanks!!!
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