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    1993 Mercury Trim unit

    Just picked up a trim unit from a 1993 Mercury. Motor runs and reverses, but the ram does not move. Have changed out the fluid, but still no success.. I am not the first person to open this unit, tool marking on internals and the drain was turned 90 degrees from factory position. Does anyone...
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    Shift Rod Length

    What is the spec on a 1988 Johnson GT 150 with a 20" lower. J150STLCC I am thinking it is 20 5/16" But I want to be certain before I drop the lower unit for the third time. Also, do I measure from the top edge of the lower unit casing, or the rubber/plastic cover around the shift rod? It...
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    What makes a Johnson GT?

    I recently acquired a 1988 Johnson GT 150? Anything special about this motor? It runs great and will make a fine addition to my boat, but the GT threw me for a loop. Is it basically a 150 in nice metallic grey paint? I have a new water pump and spark plugs on the way. Anything else I should...
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    Machine Shop in Central Arkansas

    Looking for a machine shop in Central Arkansas. My 1992 Johnson 115 ate a piston this past weekend, so I will need some machine work to get it back on the water. Anyone know of one? Also, what is the difference between resleeving a cylinder and boring a cylinder out? I know the end result of...
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    Yet, another Tachometer question

    I have an intermediate Tachometer, works sometimes, does not work others. There is no rhymn or reason, at idle everything will be working and all of a sudden the tach drops to zero, shift into gear and everything works fine again. I got the procedures for testing my rectifier, would a bad or...
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    1992 Johnson 115 - 2250 rpm's at WOT

    I have a new to me 1992 Johnson 115, Long shaft, Pwr T&T, ... (sorry, I left the Model number at home). The motor is installed on a 17 foot BassCat with a 21 pitch prop. I have replaced the plugs, cleaned the carbs, and run several gallons of gas with seafoam through the motor sitting in the...
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    Running out of ideas?

    1990 Evinrude 50 hp. If you read my half dozen other posts, you will remember that this motor has been a labor of love. Too date, I have replaced the waterpump and reassembled the lower unit. I replaced the plugs, switched from the VRO to a fuel pump and premix. I rebuilt the tilt and trim...
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    Rebuilding a Trilt and Trim

    I have a 1990 Evinrude 50 HP TE50TLESF with tilt and trim. Oil has been leaking from the ram for the last part of the fishing season. Well the weather has finally cooled off and I am going to correct the problem before damage occurs. I ordered an O-ring and seal kit from Evinrude. My manual...
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    Motor Cowl

    I have a 1990 Evinrude 50 hp that needs a little TLC. While doing my homework, I came across a 1990 40hp cowling for sale. This cowling looks VERY SIMILAR to mine, but it has different part numbers. Will it fit? It is cheaper for me to buy this cowling and swap the HP plates on either end...
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    1990 Evinrude 50 (TE50TLESF) Fuel problems

    When I first acquired this motor, it idled fine. But when you went to advance the throttle past 2500 rpm it died. I settled on the carbs as my problem area and rebuilt them. The top carb was relatively clean, but the bottom was FOULED seriously (black nasty crud, not vanish, but CRUD). After...
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    Timing - Help

    Is there a way to check/set the timing on a 1990 Evinrude 50 HP - TE50TLESF? My manual says I need to have the boat on the water with the motor running at 5000 RPM in gear. I am not a rocket scientist, but I can see me hanging on the back deck with the timing light in one hand, a death grip on...
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    Lower Unit for 1990 Evinrude 50 hp

    I have a 1990 Evinrude 50hp (TE50TLESF). My lower unit looks like it has been through everything (sandbar, rocks, and maybe even the garage wall). I am looking for a replacement, but I am concerned since my repair manual has a seperate section just for this lower unit. From reading, it...
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    Trim unit leaking oil

    If an outboard was laid on it side, would that cause the trim unit to leak oil? My "New to me" outboard was leaking oil from the piston. I am wondering if this is a new to fix problem or a result of the motor being improperly stored? The piston side of of the swivel bracket was covered in...
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    1990 Evinrude 50 (TE50TLESF) Lower unit

    My new motor came to me after the previous owner disassembled the lower unit to install a new water pump. While he had the motor apart, he passed away. So several months later when his wife is clearing the shop. She sells, the boat, the motor, and all the parts she can find. When I get the...
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    How to test VRO2?

    I have a "New to ME" 1990 Evinrude 50 (TE50TLESF). This motor came to be in several pieces. I have managed to get everything back together and rewired (thanks to posts on this board). But I am concerned with the VRO2 system. How can I check that the system is working properly? I have heard...
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