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    Need T-Top builder on Long Island NY- Mako 228 1984 cuddy

    I would like to put a T top and surround on my 1984 Mako 228 cuddy. I have seen some photos of work from Florida and Alabama but i am in New on Long Island and would like to find a fabricator here to have it done. I need new canvas now but i would like to have an electronics arch installed and...
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    can't prime fuel line

    I replaced the prime bulb and changed the water separator. I put 5 gals in the tank even though the gauge reads 1/4 tank. I cannot get the prime bulb to fill. When I took off the separator it was full. Cannot even get that to fill. When I cut out the old bulb the tank side of the hose had...
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    power drops as RPMs go up

    I have an '88 225hp evinrude. When I get to 2700-3000 RPM the power drops and the RPMs take off so the Prop is no longer taking the load. I had the water pump replaced last fall. Is something not put back on right. The mechanic took the lower unit and put it back then I put the prop back on...
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    Where is shift conntrol connector

    I have a general repair manual but the instructions for the disconnection for the shift control connector don't match the picture. I am trying to drop the lower unit- the water pump isn't working. Does anybody have a better shot of this part of the operations? Evinrude 1989 225 V6 VRO model...
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    can't budge trim tilt assembly pin

    I have a trim/tilt motor that needs replacing on a 88 225hp evinrude. I have the motor but can't budge the pin that holds the ram lifter in place. i have tried kroil and heated it but it won't budge. Any suggestions- can it be replaced without removing the pin? Steve
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    starter motor stays on

    I turned over my 88 evinrude 225hp vro and it sputtured and started then stopped. I reprimed and turned it over again this time when the engine quit the starter motor kept going. I shut off the key and pulled the lanyard kill switch but he starter motor kept going. I had to shut off the...
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