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    Tuning High Speed / Low Speed needles 1989 48 Evinrude VE48ESLCER

    OK my motor is running great now, except it wants to stall out in neutral sometimes. Its a 2 carb system , 1 above the other..... both are set at 2.75 turns ... I believe my needles are wrong , just compared based off other setting of other motors lower amount of turns but this is assumption...
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    Flywheel does not want to move

    Created this new thread since I have a new issue... (1989 evinrude 48 spl - Just redid carbs and changed spark plugs and put it back together) Now the flywheel does not want to move when the starter hits it, which moved before i serviced engine. flywheel barely budges when i try to turn it by...
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    Replace those plugs on carb rebuild?

    Hello, I am about to do my 1st carb rebuild on my 1989 evinrude 48 spl (ve48eslcer) I have been researching youtube videos and have a few quick questions , I appreciate all and any feedback! 1. Replace those metal plugs or ignore this step? 2. Use gasket sealing compound or ignore this ? 3...
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    Aint Broke - 1989 Evinrude 48 SPL

    Hello iBoat Community! I own a 1989 Sunbird with original motor and trailer ( only 25 hours on the motor ) which i purchased about 18 months ago. My 89 Evinrude 48 SPL starts everytime in less than 3 attempts. No issues, other than it sounds and shakes like a harley davidson as you would...
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