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    Kill switch

    I have a chance to buy a working 1989 Evinrude 8 with the stop switch in the tiller handle. I was told the stop switch is bad and that they had to cut the wires for the motor to run. I can buy a stop switch but it costs 98.00 which is more than the motor and probably not worth it. Can I just...
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    Bad fuel pump?

    I have a ?75 Evinrude 25hp, model 25552B. I was having trouble with my carb flooding. I rebuilt the carb and replaced the float. The engine started but died after 10-20 sec. I adj. the float because gas was flowing out of the carb. The carb seems ok now but the motor only runs for 10-20...
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    Carb problem after rebuild

    I have a '75 Evinrude 25hp. I rebuilt the carb using the Sierra kit including the float and replaced all the fuel lines with the proper hoses. I set the float accoreding to the instruction. It started but after running for 10 sec. stopped. I was able to restart a number of times but it dies...
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    Installing Float valve

    I'm rebuilding my carb on an '75 Evinrude 25 (Model 25552B). I bought the Sierra kit that inlcudes the float from Iboats. The new part contains a "spring" that seems to fit on the top of the little pin that's above the float. It's part # 33 in the diagram. My old one doesn't have a rigde for...
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    What year Evinrude?

    I've been searching but can't quite determine the year of my motor. I found the numbers stamped on the motor. It's a 25HP and I think it's an 85. 25552B E0002403 Thanks!
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    What year is this Mercury?

    I'm looking at a 2-stroke Mercury, but the seller is not sure of the year. He gave me the serial # as odo71881. Can you tell the year and if so, are parts generally available? Thanks!
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    Year and HP of Evinrude

    I was told this outboard is a 20HP 2-stroke. Can anyone look it up? How do I know if parts are available? Serial # from motor: 18102FE05120 Thanks! Dennis
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    Outboard squeaks when it rotates

    My Tohatsu 8 started squeaking when I rotate it. This didn't occur until I lubed it. Any ideas?
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