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    Spark Plugs wrong type according to manual is it an issue?

    Hiya, The SP that are in my 84 25XD Merc are NGK BUHW although according to the manual it should be using BUHW-2, is this an issue?, what the difference between the 2? Thanks and regards Pete
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    84 Merc 25XD primer bulb going soft at high speed engine stalls

    Hiya, Had my boat out on the river today engine seems to be running a treat now only problem is at the top 3rd throttle the only way to keep going is to keep pumping the primer bulb if i dont it stalls as it dont seem to be getting enough juice to it otherwise, any ideas what I should do to...
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    84 25 hp Mercury runs at full revs as as its started?

    hiya, ive had a bit of jip with my engine so i bought some powerfoam to clean carb and engine, some clown who was with me really really revved the engine, it then cut out, now when i start it regardless of where the throttle is it goes mental at full revs for about 20 secs then cuts out, any...
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    Which year and which service book?

    Hiya, Could someone please tell me the year of m engine and confirm its a HP 25XD Also please tell me which service book I need Serial number is A958737 Regards Pete
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    Mercury 25XD old petrol sludge gotten into engine...help..!

    Hiya, I got a new engine tonight and the above has happen by the previous owner, he said it still starts ok but when you goto put any power it stalls, was ran with old petrol that had turned into gunge accidently. Any suggestions for me how to get this working ok or things to check, I havent...
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    Changing Control Cable Ends

    Hiya, Could someone please advise if its possible to change the ends of the throttle and gear cable ends, Ive currently got a 2 lever control box v old and v stiff, bought a second hand quicksilver single lever control box with cables, but the ends that fit on the engine are different, can they...
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    Evinrude 1974 6 HP only a 2 blade prop can I replace with 3 blade?

    hiya, Question as above bought a 2nd hand boat which has the above engine and prop, now everything I can find on this engine shows a 3 blade prop, can someone please tell me a part number for a 3 blade prop or is there an OEM version, also what is the approx cost for a prop and will I notice a...
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    I must have a Gypsy curse on me...I have another problem..hole in engine block

    Hiya, It just gets better dosent it..:'( Its a 1962 18 HP Ruddy and a bolt hole has sheared off where the electric starter motor mounts to the engine, its left a hole approx .75 of a cm square, is there a magic solution out there which i can smear over which will seal the hole, I tried...
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    Evinrude 1974 6 HP fuel pump rebuild

    hiya, i was fiddling with the fuel filter/pump, when the pump sort of fell apart :% , ive put it back together but unsuprisingly it dosent work correctly, when i pump the bulb to prime engine it all works well till the fuel thats been primed runs out then the engine stops, if i keep pumping the...
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    Help identifying engine and impeller

    Hiya, Im a boating noob, bought a speedboat less than a week ago, and now engine dont work, seller told me to flush motor with clean water after using it only said to make sure prop was submerged, yes you guessed it I burnt the impeller out, Ive managed to locate and remove the impeller, but can...
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