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    Difference between an Evinrude 88 and a 90 hp

    Marketing and decal.-----The original concept was no trim / tilt or oil injection on the 88 HP models.-----There is no difference between an 88 and 90 HP model.
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    Looking for opinions on a 2010 ETEC 25

    Facts for you.-----Many new 2 stroke outboards are in fact heavier than they were in the past.
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    Yamaha f115 tlry losing prime during idle

    Primer bulbs do not need to be hard when a motor is running !!
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    Looking for opinions on a 2010 ETEC 25

    ???---4 stroke E-tec ??----Where did you get that wild idea.
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    Looking for opinions on a 2010 ETEC 25

    I see a 2020 model 25 E-tec listed at 181 LBS.
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    4 HP Evinrude Water Pump

    Your location ?----Find a new / used housing , perhaps on E-bay.-----Then bust that housing making sure that the broken screw stays intact.----Use heat to remove broken screw.-----Easy fix here.
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    1967 Sea King 6hp - Low Compression

    I believe that is a motor the same as a CHRYSLER.------Your local MERCURY dealer might offer to help with parts.----Call them or look online.
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    4 HP Evinrude Water Pump

    The hole in the pump housing gets jammed with that white powder ( aluminum oxide ) and locks it up.---A few taps with a small hammer.----A bit of heat may help here.
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    40 hp evinrude outboard Shift Lever neutral switch

    What is the model # of your motor ?-----And are you 100% sure of how this all works ?
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    40 hp evinrude outboard Shift Lever neutral switch

    What do you mean by the " start alarm " ?-----If that is the overheat warning self check then I do not believe the issue is the neutral switch,-----I would say you need to split the control box and see why there is no power at the ignition switch !
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    Looking for opinions on a 2010 ETEC 25

    Have you looked at the weight of one of these motors compared to say a 1972 model 25 HP motor ?-----I believe in the order of 90 / 100 LBS heavier for the 2010 model.
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    Break In or Breaking?

    Are you referring to pistons with what are called --" pressure back " piston rings ???-----To me this all indicates that oil / lubrication in a 2 stroke is not well understood.
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    Break In or Breaking?

    It blew up ?--What actually happened ?----These motors will run all day long at full throttle with good oil at 50:1 mix
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    Break In or Breaking?

    Nope ----all Johnson / Evinrudes can run at 50:1 since 1964 model year.----But yes with a little extra oil the motor will last more hrs.
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    Outboard replacement

    Option 1-----I would apply for a new sticker.-----Option 2 ,--Contact TRACKER and see if they have a different rating for that boat today.-----I am refurbishing a 17' boat now that is rated for 150 HP ( before prop rating in the USA )------Putting 150 HP ( prop rated ) on it when done.------Will...
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    Outboard replacement

    Does the tag say----" maximum 80 HP " ------Or does it say-------" Recommended maximum 80 HP "
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    does this look like it had power tilt and trim?

    Those 4 cylinder 50 HP are just an excellent motor.------Hopefully it was treated right during it's 35 year life.
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    ‘89 150 gear set replacement?

    I am going to be blunt here.----Fitting gears is not the same kind of work as installing sparkplugs.------Agreed find a shop to help you !!
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    Second picture shows the typical damage from a broken piston ring.
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    ‘89 150 gear set replacement?

    It was clearly stated that you pull UP on the driveshaft !!
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