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Hello,
When starting my motor I am hearing a "ping". The starter is not driving the pin high enough to grab the fly wheel. It normally works after a few tries, but I have heard you can clean the brushes in the assembly. Any tips?
Hello,
I am having problems with low-speed running with my 87 90HP OB (VRO). If run my motor for 20mins or longer at low speeds the plugs are fouling and one of the cylinders may miss when I open it up. The problem is fixed if I clean up the carbon on the plugs.
Is this a problem with...
Hello,
I am looking at a used 1998 Evinrude 5HP motor to use as a kicker for my 17ft deep v fishing boat. What price would you consider reasonable to pay for such an item?
Thanks,
Jason
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I used my Honda 2hp 4 stroke as a trolling motor on my 17ft aluminum bowrider. I was unable to remove the sparkplug after 3 hours of trolling. The motor was working fairly hard at a slow trolling speed..Is it possible that the engine was running too hot causing the plug to become...
