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  1. Dennis1958

    Live well information

    I have a live well that just has a single hole in the bottom that allows water to flow into the compartment when it's on the water. I would like to convert it to a live well that I can pump water in and fill and as well as aerate. Does anyone know of any video's or can you recommend any systems...
  2. Dennis1958

    Apecial Tool to rebuild carburetor

    I'm reading my manual to rebuild my 1996 48hp Evnirude and it says I need an Orifice Driver part # 317002 to replace the carburetor drain plug. Where can I get this tool and is there a substitute that will do the trick? Do I have to remove this plug to rebuild my carbs?I think I have to rebuild...
  3. Dennis1958

    Can I still run with low rpms

    The boat I just purchased a 1996 Evinrude 48 hp dosent run full rpms with full throttle. Does it hurt to run this motor the way it is. I was suppose to take it out next weekend and just go slow but I dont want to hurt the motor before I fix it. What are your thoughts?
  4. Dennis1958

    Cleaning carburetor is something weird?

    I have a 1996 Evinrude 48hp motor and I'm having trouble with speed when the throttle is wide open. Im trying to clean out the carburetors before going to the trouble of re-building them . I ran sea foam in the tank and I replaced the fuel line . I also sprayed some carb cleaner while the motor...
  5. Dennis1958

    Can I add a VRO pump to a 1996 Evinrude 48hp

    I have a 1996 Evinrude 48spl. I just got my manual today and noticed some motors that year got a VRO pump . Can I add one to the motor I have and not have to worry about mixing the gas and oil. I will be getting my parts manual soon but I dont think mine has one on it. The guy I bought it from...
  6. Dennis1958

    Online Video Training for Motor Repair

    I have posted a few questions and some postings have had links to online videos explaining repairs. They have been very helpful. I thought maybe if anyone would want to share other sites that might have these you could put their link here... I'm sure many would appreciate the information, I know...
  7. Dennis1958

    Tune up procedures?

    I noticed a posting that went through a tune up on a 3hp motor. Are the tune up procedures the same for any horse power motor? I have an Evinrude 1996 48hp that I just bought and I'm having idle problems .
  8. Dennis1958

    carburetor kit for 1996 Evinrude 48hp

    I'm waiting on a parts manual that I bought on ebay and wanted to investigate what a carburetor kit would cost for my model E48ESLED 1996 Evinrude 48hp SPL motor. Can anyone help me with a number on what that part would be?
  9. Dennis1958

    Breakdown of Motor parts and purpose

    Does anyone know of a site that has the breakdown of the parts on a motor and their purpose. Im definantly a novice at motors but Ive heard of many parts but for the first time Ive heard about a powerpack and it might be effecting my motor. What in the world is a powerpack? Is there a nice...
  10. Dennis1958

    Running motor out of the water

    Is there any harm in running my motor out of the water as long as Im hooked up to my water source using ears and I see water coming from the pee hole? It is pee hole ...right? ( I hate that term ) I was told only run my motor that way in extreme cases.
  11. Dennis1958

    Using Sea Foam

    Someone has told me to run a tank of gas using sea foam to clean out my carb.... Are there any adverse effects running this product through my motor?
  12. Dennis1958

    Recharge half drained battery?

    I went out for 5 hours the other day and rean my troll motor. I was going to reharge my battery but thought I would ask....Is it best to run the battery down before recharging or can I recharge anytime it's a little low? Thanks
  13. Dennis1958

    96 Evinrude 48hp Spl ... no speed

    I just purchased a 1996 Evinrude 48hp spl and took it out for the first time yesterday. It started fine but when I tried to take off it wouldnt pick up any speed. It leveled out going about 10mph. It is my first big motor and in trying to find out what might be the problem I did a search on...
  14. Dennis1958

    I need a paint reccomendation

    Im in the process of decking my boat. I'm using marine grade plywood and I will be putting carpet over that. Any suggestions on what paint to use to seal would be appreciated. I saw an Epoxy paint at Lowe's but it was for concrete only. They had an exterior porch paint but Im not sure that will...
  15. Dennis1958

    battery location

    I'm decking out a Lowe 18' Deep V boat. I was intending to place the troll motor battery towards the front about 3 feet in front of the driver and 5 ' back from the front of the boat. My brother told me I should put it in the back so my boat would plane better and he also said if I got an...
  16. Dennis1958

    Decking a boat and water run off

    I'm getting ready to deck my aluminum boat in the next two weeks. I will be using marine grade plywood and had a couple questions. Should I seal the plywood with a paint ..if yes.... what kind and where can i purchase it and finally..... I was going to try and fit the deck tight to the side of...
  17. Dennis1958

    Wiring layout at ground zero

    I have a Lowe Deep V boat Im decking out from scratch. Im trying to determine how best to wire my boat before I deck it out. I will have a troll motor in the front which I was thinking of putting the battery for that under the front deck instead of all the way in back. I will have 2 depth...
  18. Dennis1958

    Buying a Fishfinder

    I'm looking at 3 different fish finders right now. The Hummingbird 565 the Lowrence x125 and the Eagle 320 (not color) The eagle is $145 and the hummingbird is 199 After a rebate I would get the x125 for $199 as well. 199 is my limit..any thoughts or other suggestions for my price range...
  19. Dennis1958

    compare Fishfinders

    I'm looking at two different fish finders right now. The Hummingbird 565 and the Eagle 320 (not color) The eagle is 145 and the hummingbird is 199 199 is my limit..any thoughts or other suggestions for my price range. Thanks
  20. Dennis1958

    Is a Treated Deck ok?

    I would like to use a treated plywood deck on my 18' fishing boat if possible. I can get this at the local hardware store but if it will fail in 5 years then I will do it the hard way and use marine grade. Has anyone had problems with treated plywood failing after a few years?
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