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    Questions for shallow water outboard jet operators

    Hi all. I've got a couple very basic questions geared towards someone new to purposely running skinny. Gonna give yall some context first. I typically fish the Snake River in Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon. I've heard it's comparable to the Susquehanna among many others. Rocky. Sketchy...
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    2 MDI Transducers, 1 head unit???

    Hi yall. Ive searched high and low, asked everybody i know. Cant seem to get a solid answer. New Ultrex with built-in MDI is going on new boat. Shopping for graphs. Humminbird. Clearly I need a DI compatible graph. But, I need to run a transducer off the transom so I have data and GPS while...
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    07 Tohatsu 3.5 4stroke...overheating?

    Good day yall. So long story short, ive got a new to me 2007 Tohatsu 3.5hp 4 stroke long shaft tiller. Seemed to run fine at time of purchase, but the man had limited time so I checked compression and all the obvious and purchased it. From what I was TOLD, this motor was a dock navigator on...
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    Tach setting, '95 48hp SPL

    Quick and simple. Old post is lost and burried. New to me 1995 Johnson 48hp SPL. Purchased a tachometer from the shop when I bought the motor. Dial on the back was set to 5 when I picked it up, but it was an after hours accessory install done in a hurry. I dont seem to crest ~4700 RPM @ WOT...
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    Outboard smashed into rocks, help plz

    Motor: 87 40hp Evinrude E40ELCUD long story short. Was out catfishing at night, wasnt paying attention, drifted off GPS course only by a few feet and came slamming into 6 inches of water going roughly 25 mph. Broke a nice chunk of skeg off, prop is beat Next morning, starts up, give it full...
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    83 Rude 15hp, help

    Good afternoon folks. Will try and keep this short and sweet. Took on another repair for a friend and have run into quite an issue. 1983 15hp model E15RCTA Original complaint was poor idle and water not being pumped thru the pisser hose. After a quick inspection, it was obvious the hose had...
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    Random No-Start Condition

    Hi guys. I have had this issue occur in the past. Thought I had it resolved, but apparently not. Motor : 87' E40ELCUD , running premix. I go to start motor with normal procedure, and it just cranks. No start. Starter engages. Fuel gets pumped in. History: Bought boat/motor this winter and...
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    Building a bow-mount for trolling motor

    Hi guys. I know this is a very common subject. I've spent hours pouring over the internet looking for ideas, haven't found anything specific enough that relates to what im working with. I own a 87 Mirrocraft Northport Troller. Similar to the photos. I Have a casting platform at the front...
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    Extending elevated casting platform

    Hi guys. So. Im already planning on doing some upgrades come winter time. I have a, 1987 Mirrocraft Northport Troller. Similar to the one pictured, except mine has a steering wheel and console on the right side in the middle of the boat. That, and mine has hideous baby blue 80's carpet. That...
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    Quick questions; Lower unit gear oil, drain plug gaskets

    Couple quickies. 87 Rude 40hp. E40ELCUD. Just did gear oil swap on lower unit for the 1st time since I've owned it. The OMC shop gave me 2 clear whitish washers for the drain/fill plugs. The ones on my plugs were a black rubber type. Different. So, i didn't switch them out. Was i given...
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    Latest issue 87 'Rude...motor wont start at all now

    Hi guys. Yes, this is my 3rd or so post lately here. Finally getting this motor dialed in, have no other resources, so i appreciate y'alls patience. 1987 Evinrude E40ELCUD 40hp w/vro (Electric start, factory OMC steering setup, etc.) So anyway, I was on the river for...about 8 hours...
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    Quick help please. 87' blown oil pump? PICS

    Going to make it short. Have made a couple other posts but this is a new issue. Just went and grabbed the boat for tomorrow and found oil leaking all the way down the back of my motor. Appears to be coming putting the mouths of my carbs. Smoked like crazy last weekend in the trash can while...
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    Installing Lower Jet Unit, 87 Evinrude

    Hi guys. This is another thing iv been wanting to do. Haven't found any information online that pertains to this motor. I bought a boat with an '87 Evinrude 40hp, E40ELCUD. It came with an additional lower jet unit. All red, has the same mounting platform to bolt right onto the lower...
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    87 VRO bypass, running issues.

    Hi folks, First post here. Have been reading posts for a few weeks now, searching thru as much info as I can. Ill try and keep it short. Just bought my first boat, an 87 Mirrocraft with a 40hp evinrude VRO, all original OMC hydraulic steering setup, etc... Motor model number i believe is ECLUD...
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