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    I got the "tar" out of my fuel tank!

    I had a problem with a thick tar that was built up in my fuel tank. It was slowly contaminating the fuel (turning the fuel a coffee color) and causing my motor to shut down with clogged carbs. Had to have them cleaned twice in two weeks!!<br /><br /> I discovered the fuel tank I have is...
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    "Cross-Flow" vs "Looper" What's the difference and which is

    I have a 1995 90hp Evinrude "cross-flow" and a 1995 130 Johnson "looper". Other then the hp rating I understand that inside they are totally different motors. What is the major difference? Fireing order? Is one built for speed and the other for power? Is one considered a "comercial" graded...
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    Is my 1995 Johnson 130 really a 115 or a 150?

    I just rec'd the factory shop manual for my Evinrude 1995 90hp. After looking thru it quickly it is evident that the same shop manual is used by both Johnson and Evinrude (no suprise there). It also covers several sizes of motors. The 90hp and 115, 150 and 150c. No comments, ont he cover...
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    How do you remove honey-like "tar" from gas tank?

    I have a 1983 17' Boston Whaler, Mntk. This is my first season with her. I have discovered there is a very sticky tar-like substance flowing like honey in the bottem of the tank. Yesterday i drained and removed the tank. put it on one corner and tried to get the sludge to run to one corner...
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    Is it "clutch dog clatter", "deaccleration knock" or someth

    I have a 1995 90hp evinrude salt water series. When coming down off of 3,500 rmp +/-, I hear a clattering. Cannot really tell where it comes from but it was suggested it could be the clutch dog. The boat is in the shop now with a fuel problem and they are going to test drive it today before i...
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    "ob", "jb" where did you put your fuel filter and which OMC

    I' still working with my 1995 90 hp evinrude. I have a "contaminated fuel tank" that was FULL OF "CRUD". Getting the boat back in the morning but need help as to which (what number) fuel/water separator filter I need. Also I'm putting it in a 1983 Boston Whaler 17' Mntk. Any good location...
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    Is there any to easily clean the carbs & fuel bowls?

    I'm still working with my 1995 90 hp envirude (Ocean Pro). I sucked some sludge into the carbs, that was in the gas tank. I had tried to suck out all the sludge out of the gas tank, but must have missed a glump or two. I'm sure the "gunk" is in the carbs and bowls. Is there an easy way to...
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    Puff of blue smoke and the engine rev's

    I have a "new to me" 95 90HP salt water Evinrude. She ran "like a top" once I got her going after sitting for a couple years. Had her out three times and burned thru a tank and a half fuel. Developed a chirping noise in the control box. It was suggested that I put 50:1 in the fuel until I...
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    "ob" I need you help again!!!

    You helped me figure out how to convert my 130 Johnson "smoking" VRO to a straight 50:1 pumper. I have not done that yet, but I know how to, and will do it soon, thanks to you. Thanks<br /> The question: I recently bought a little fishiing boat for me with a 95 Johnson 90 hp "Saltwater...
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    How can I check if VRO is working???

    Just got back from my first trip with my "new to me" 1995 Evinrude 90, salt water series. Once we got her up and running she ran great!! I had the depth finder on (a flasher unit) and the entire time we were out I thought the "ticking" noise I was hearing was the flasher going around. When we...
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    Hard to start and smokes like it was winterized!

    I have a 95 Johnson 130 and after she sits for a while (couple of days to a week) she is a real bear to start! Refuses to idle but if I can get her to idle she smokes out the marina. Once I get her away from the dock and get her up and running she runs great for the rest of the day, with no...
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    What can I greese the trailer's bunks with?

    I have a 20' Sunbird and trailer it on an EZ Loader. When the tide is out a bit too far it is hard to get the boat started moving off the trailer when putting her in. Other then waiting for the tide any suggestions? The ramp is a bit short! Thanks
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    Top off trim/tilt

    I have a 95 Johnson 130 that has a bit of air in the trim/tilt. What kind of fluid do I use? I read suggestions of everything from 10w-40 motor oil to dextron ATF. which should I use? Do I just remove the cap and fill it to the top or is there a "special trick" to filling the it, like the...
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    topping off trim and tilt

    I have a 95 Johnson 130 and the power trim/tile needs to be topped off (I hear air in the system).<br /> Do you just fill it from the top, till it is full? Or is there a screw at the bottem, like the lower unit, where I need to fill the unit?<br /> What fluid should I use? Reading the...
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