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    Waterpump/LU Replacement worries...Permatex

    Hi All, On Sunday I replaced the waterpump on my 1988 EvinrudeXP 150. My Clymer manual calls for OMC adhesive to be used to glue the waterpump housing with the inner cup and to use on the mating surface of LU when installing back to the motor. Being that it was Sunday and I didnt have OMC...
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    Is saltwater okay for Evinrude XP?

    Hello, I have a 1988 Evinrude XP motor that has been used in fresh water only. After I fix my ignition issue I would like to occasionally run it in the ocean. Would the saltwater cause much harm to this motor as compared to the oceanrunner? Im assuming its not as salt water resistant. Just...
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    What Would Cause...

    Hello, Which ignition component would cause intermitent spark on one bank then on the other? Sometimes both banks fire, sometimes only the starboard bank fires, and sometimes the port side bank fires. At first I though it was only the port bank and changed the powepack but the issue swithed...
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    Ignition Issue 1988 150xp...Please help!

    Hi all, so I have been having issues with intermitent spark on one bank and then the other. It comes and goes. When it drops a bank I pull on powerpack/stator/timerbase wires and it somtimes comes back. Im pretty sure its not the coils or powerpacks. The connections are all good. What provides...
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    Can a power pack only work when cranking?

    Hi I think Im getting warm on my motor issues but have a... QUESTION: Is it possible for a powerpack to work when cranking the motor and not to work after the motor starts? I have a 1988 Evinrude Xp VRO 150hp V6 that has been acting up. It would start and idle fine but would lose power and die...
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    Timing Gun Question

    Yesterday I was doing the link and sync on my 1988 Evinrude 150. I took out the timing gun with it hooked up to the top cylinder on the starboard side and the light didnt strobe. So I switched the clip to the top cylinder on the port side and sure enough it worked. I was under the impression...
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    Engine Driving Me Crazy!!!

    Hello Everyone! I Have Posted About This In The Past So Forgive Me If You Have Already Read About My Issue. I Have A 1988 Evinrude Xp Vro 150hp Motor That Will Run Great At Idle But As Soon As I Get On The Throttle It Will Start To Die Out Unless I Pull Back On The Throttle. Sometimes It Will...
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    How To Simulate The Motor In Water

    Hey Guys, Im Trying To Diagnose My 1988 150 Hp Evinrude Xp Vro. It Stalls Out When Under Load So I Was Wondering How Can I Immitate The Boat Being On Water When Its Actually Sitting On The Trailer??? Any Insights Would Really Help. Thanks To All!
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    1988 150 Evinrude Xp Vro Stalling At Open Throttle

    Hey Guys! I have an issue with my 1988 Evinrude XP VRO that I was hoping maybe some of you here can help me on. Basically (or not so basic!), the motor runs nice in neutral and at idle when in gear. BUT as soon as I get on the throttle in gear the motor wants to stall and will die if I dont...
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    Need Help for Evinrude XP. Stalling on Load

    Hi all! I have been pulling my hair trying to figure out what's wrong with my 150 hp 1988 Evinrude xp vro. On sat I was running it in Lake Havasu and it ran like a charm all day. Sun morning I took it out again. The only thing different that I did was add tc3 oil to the oil tank. It ran alright...
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