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    Yamaha F90 Rigging Questions

    Installing '08 F90 Yamahas. Don't have a rigging manual. Would anyone know where does the (+) and (-) battery cables attach on the motor side? I believe the positive cable attaches to the threaded bolt on the starter solenoid (located on the starboard side of the power head). Where is the...
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    2007 E-Tech "no oil" reading

    Have little over 50 hrs on a 115 hp E-tech. In idle after about 1 min. a "no oil" buzzer and warning light is present. Oil tank if 3/4 full (w/ xd100 sythetic oil) and there is visible movement of oil in recirc. tubes on power head. The EMM has been programmed to run on the XD100. My...
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    evinrude e-tech troubles

    Posted on this site a few months ago about an older evinrude. Bought into all the hype and went out and purchased a brand new 115 hp e-tech by the end of March. Went well for the first 44 hours. Thereafter, motor was running rough with hick-ups every so often. On my return to the harbor, I...
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    The Right Prop for the job

    Haven't posted in awhile cause.....I conceded and purchased an new Evinrude E-Tech 115 hp long shaft. At full throttle I am only able to achieve approx. 5000 rpms. The ideal range should be between 5500-6000 rpms. The current prop is an aluminum 3 blade prop that has 14.8 X 17 stamped on...
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    Evinrude E-Tec? Pros/cons

    Ok had enough of my motor. Going to trade in the gas hog for an upgrade. Any opinions on the new Evinrude E-Tec 115 hp? GPH, maintenance, any problems, etc.? BTW, I'd like to Thank everyone on this forum for their previous assist.
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    Is my leg and power head compatible?

    Head # E115TXCTE Leg# E115TLCRD I believe my head is an 83' that had manual trim/tilt while the 84' leg was power trim/tilt Would this affect my electrical system? Also, When replacing my STATOR does the part come w/ the timer base all in 1 assembly, or do I have to buy it seperate...
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    Tops out at 3000 RPM

    I have an 83" 115 hp evinrude (VRO removed and I mix directly in-hull galvanized tank) Went out today and the motor ran fine for about 20 min at near full throttle, my top speed on a flat day would be around 28-30 mph. Then it just bogged down and topped out at 3000 RPM at full throttle. It...
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    Fuel leak below top carb

    I have an 115 hp 83' evinrude power head on an 84' leg. Went trolling for 6 hours the other day. Motor ran well. Caught 16 small tuna for family and friends. Started up the motor today and noticed some fuel dripping from the bottom of top carb. It drips during idle from the plastic fitting...
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    Intermittent Tach.

    Would you believe it, when you just get one thing running another goes down. Sometimes my tach works and other times it doesn't. Checked the wires behind the console and everything seems O.K. I also recently installed a GPS, so I figured it might be some loose wires or something, no chance...
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    Carbon build up in 1 cylinder

    First off I'd like to thank everyone on this forum. With your advice I've sucessfully got my 83' 115 hp evinrude up and running. Kids had a great time on the water. Took it out the other day and it ran fine. However, I later checked the plugs and noticed that 1 plug had a lot of carbon build...
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    HELP!!! Trouble in compression difference

    posted earlier about my motor overheating. Changed the thermostats, deflectors, head gaskets, and water cover gaskets. Checked compression today: I got 118,120, 95, and 80 (uggh). When changing the head gaskets, I noticed that the cylinder w/ 80 psi. had some scoring inside. What to do...
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    Are thermostats necessary in warm weather?

    I live in Hawaii where the weather is warm year round. Between 70 to 80 degrees. The thermostats are bad on my 83' 115 hp evinrude V4. I was told that in our weather, thermostats are not necessary. Without thermos, would my engine operate effectively?
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    evinrude overheating

    Over the weekend I made a bone head mistake by running my 83' 115 evinrude in the river near the harbor. Shortly after entering the harbor the overheating buzzer went off. After inspecting it, I noticed some debris in the water pump intake screen. Today at idle, the heads became very hot. I...
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