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    changing t-stats

    My 79 85 hp Rude has had just about everything done to it except changing the thermostats. About how often should this be done? No overheating problems at all. Is it really as hard as it looks to do this?<br /><br />Dutch
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    Wrong prop for Rude

    I have 1991 16 ft Raycraft bass boat w/ a 1979 85 hp Rude on it. I took it out recently and noticed I could only get 4600-4700 at WOT. The motor has a 13X19 alum prop on it. The tach setting is right for the motor (6) and I've got her running smooth as silk. Max hp kicks in at 5000 rpm and I'm...
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    Safety chains

    I'm replacing the safety chains on my trailer and wondered how to get the correct length. I have a 16 foot boat and the total weight is about 1300 lbs. Has anyone tried the safety cables and should you use the s-hooks or quick links for hook up?<br /><br />Dutch
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    T & H Slide Mount

    I'm installing a hot foot throttle on my boat and wanted to add the slide mount for my dad and myself. I'm six-two and my dad is shorter so it's necessary. I found a great deal on www.boatus.com on the slide mount for $9.99 while supplies last. If you want to save a $ or two check it out.<br...
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    throttle cable

    I'm installing a T & H Hot foot throttle on my 15 ft 3 in bass boat. I want to order the cable myself so I can install it myself,maybe. I have a 79 85 hp Rude and have no idea how long the current or replacement cable length are. Anybody got any ideas on how to handle this?<br /><br />Dutch
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    Adding hot foot

    I'm adding a hot foot to my 15ft 6 in Raycraft with a 79 85hp Rude. Is it a job you can do yourself or should I take it to my dealer for a pro installation. I know you have to replace a cable but how much more length do you need? Sorry to sound stupid about this but the only thing I know is a...
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    trim controls

    I'm looking at adding trim controls to my 79 85 hp Rude. I have seen the foot trim controls,the kind that mount on your steering wheel and the trim handle that goes on the the trottle control. I was wondering if anyone here had has any advice on which one is best. I usually fish in rivers and...
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    carb rebuild

    I finally got too go fishing last week and check out my work. With the new impeller at WOT my 79 85hp Rude had water pressure of 22psi!! The tach worked great. But I think I need to rebuld my carbs. When she sits for awhile and you try to crank her,sometimes no problem, sometimes it might almost...
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    Seafoam

    I have twelve gallons of gas that's been sitting in my boat since the first week in June and i wondered if it was still good. Sent a e-mail to Seafoam's home office in Minn and this what it said:I see no problem with stabilizing fuel for 2 years. I have stabilized fuel<br />for 4 years with Sea...
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    Troll motor help

    Does anyone have any info on a website or store you can get replacement parts for a 91 Johnson troll motor. It runs great-with plenty of thrust but I don't have a direction indicator on it(previous owner says it fell off). So I can find myself literally going in circles sometimes. Or could it be...
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    Bilge pump

    I was testing my bilge pump on my V-156 Raycraft <br />and it ran great for a few seconds and then slowly<br />stopped running. It's like the battery was going down all at once(battery is fine). Now I get nothing when I flip the switch. Fuses are all good too. Did I burn it up or what? The one...
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    thermostat replacement

    On my 79 85hp Rude I have done just about everything to keep it running good that has been suggested on this board. I just changed the impeller a few weeks ago and was wondering when to change the t-stats? From what I been told the previous owner never really ran the motor , so I doubt if it has...
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    water pressure

    Last week I installed a new impeller in my 79 Rude. Got it back together and she was peeing water like crazy. My question is how much pressure should she have at idle and WOT? The motor had between 3-5 pounds at idle on the muffs.<br /><br />Dutch
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    impeller trick?

    Last weekend I TRIED to install an impeller in my 79 85 hp Rude. It's a good thing I did because two of the blades on the old impeller had broken off. Luckily they were still in the pump housing. My question is, should you put the impeller into the pump housing then slide it down the shaftonto...
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    troll motor indicator!

    I have 1991 Johnson troll motor that doesn't have the direction indictor on the top of the motor. The guy I bought it from said it had fallen off somewhere on the road. Is this the cause of my going around in circles when I want to use the troll motor? Im fairly new w/troll motors so this might...
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    The patient recovered!

    Thanks to the help I got on this board I installed the fuel water separator and there were no leaks,drips or errors. I finally got the boat out yesterday and it ran strong. The only thing that concerns me is the water pressure reading. I have a 1980 85hp Rude that only shows 10-12 psi WOT. I did...
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    fuel line size

    I recently bought a Tempo fuel/water separator and the fittings on it are 3/8. I currently have 5/16 line on my 80 85 hp Rude. Went to West Marine and couldn't find a fitting w/a 5/16 barb. The fellow at the store said they don't exist. I got two 3/8 fittings, so do I need to change the whole...
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    fuel/water separator

    I'm going to soon buy a fuel/water separator for my 80 85 hp Rude and I was wondering what brand would be best. I see the Seachoice,Racor and Tempo brand around and want to know which one you guys think is the best. Also how many GPH's would be best for my motor. With fuel today I think it's...
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    starter bendix

    The starter bendix on my 80 85hp Rude died. The top part of the bendix is eaten away and won't turn the flywheel. In my search for a new one I've found there are two starters for that engine. The one I have is a Prestalite model # 586283. The dealer can't find it and might have to "make" me a...
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    starter bendix

    The starter bendix on my 80 85hp Rude died. The top part of the bendix is eaten away and won't turn the flywheel. In my search for a new one I've found there are two starters for that engine. The one I have is a Prestalite model # 586283. The dealer can't find it and might have to "make" me a...
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