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    Hull Drains

    Hello All, I just picked up a 1989 waverunner, noticed there were no drain plugs for the hull. I have a 1993 waverunner and they seem to be identicle. I have been thinking of buying the fittings, drilling the holes and installing them in the same place as the 1993. They both seem like they...
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    1993 Seadoo VTS Trim

    Hi, As you can tell by previous post, i'm new to PWC's. So here is my question... 1993 Seadoo XP VTS: When I adjust the trim from the up/down switch, should the motor continue to run when max travel on the trim is reached? or will the motor continue to run until the switch is released...
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    Seadoo Oil Injection

    Hello Everyone, I just purchased a 1993 Seadoo XP. What does everyone think about removing the oil injection system and just use an oil/fuel mix? What would be the gas/oil ratio? I have read and been told this is a wise thing to do on the older models to eliminate the possibly of the system...
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    What am I missing???

    Hello everyone, maybe someone can answer this problem. I have 1975, 135HP Evinrude Strangle (not original owner). The problem has always been hard starting. I have posted this before and have done a number of things, rebuilt carbs, adjust choke, timing, throttle, compression check, ect. Nothing...
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    Clymer or Seloc Manual?

    Anyone have a recomendation as to which is the better manual, Clymer or Seloc? Or is it worth the extra cost to get the original factory manual? Thanks in Adavance! John
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    Porpoising Waverunner

    Hello, I have a 1993 waverunner WR500, that porpoises at higher throttle speeds. Any recommendations if or how i can try and eliminate it. Adjustments, things to check, aftermarket parts? This is my first pwc, so not sure if this is an inheirent characteristic of this model. Thanks in...
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    1977 35 Johnson Gear Case Interchange

    Hi, I have 1977 35 h.p. gear case that is cracked. 35EL77C Does anyone know what years and H.P.'s will interchange? This is an extra long shaft, does this matter with the housing, or just switch out the drive shafts? Also, any places where I can find one. Just the case or complete. Thanks in...
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    1975 135 Evinrude Carb Sync Difficulties

    Hello, I bought a 1975, 135 Evinrude recently, so I have no real history on it. It did start and idle but did not see it run in the water. Compression was 115-120 in all 4 cyclinders, so i figured it couldn't be all that bad off. I noticed the lower carb was leaking out the front when tilted...
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    Power Problem at Throttle-Up

    Hello Everyone, I am having difficulty with a 1975 Evinrude 135hp after about 2k RPMs. I have recently bought this motor so I have no history with it. This was my first in the water run with it: Cold starting is a little difficult. Starts, shuts off. Once warm after about 2 or 3 minutes the...
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    Weights of Motors?

    Anyone know the weight of a: 1974-75 Johnson 4cyl 135hp 1963ish Evinrude 4cyl 75hp Speedifour Thanks in Advance!!!
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    1963 75hp Speedifour Carb Float

    Hi, I have a 1963 75hp Speedifour, that with the help on here I have managed to get running and replaced the water pump. I took it out for a test on the water yesturday and though it ran it had a loss of power. Pulled it out of the water to check. In checking the spark plug, all were very dry...
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    1963 SpeediFour

    Hi, I was given a 1963 SpeediFour, without a manual though. Before I go buy one I would like to see if i can at least see if it will run. The motor turns over but no spark. The coil wire on the side of the distributer going to the wire harness than to the control box that would mount to the boat...
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