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  1. EricJRW

    1993 50HP Evinrude - Water pressure gauge connection?

    I was working on the motor yesterday and found a (small) disconnected hose. Turns out it's for my water pressure gage. I looked around for quite a while but could not figure out where it connects. Any ideas? Thanks, Eric My motor is model VE50TLETF PS. I scrutinized the telltale line and did...
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    1993 50HP Evinrude - Fuel pump is missing a screw, trying to find size

    Model VE50TLETF A housing screw (at the top) was removed in order to attach the pump to the air silencer. I'd like to replace the screw, and use the proper mounting holes (at the bottom). Anyone know what size screw will work? The boat is 60 miles away and if I can buy this before I get there...
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    Pontoon how to question

    We bought a lake house a few years back, complete with a dock. The owner made me an offer I could not refuse on the pontoon boat (details in sig) that hung in the sling. It did not come with a trailer. Now I don't really "need" a trailer in the "boat here and there" sense as we are happy with...
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    Building a shroud - Any advice?

    Re: Building a shroud - Any advice? Well it's been a while, but I built the box this past weekend... Only problem is when I finally took the boat out I learned ethanol has apparently fouled my fuel lines and now I'm replacing those (I already did the large lines, this weekend I will do the...
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    1993 50HP Evinrude Outboard - What size primer bulb?

    I was replacing fuel line this past weekend and noticed my primer bulb has a small leak (when up to pressure and squeezed). I figure (since I'll be replacing more fuel line this weekend) that I better replace the bulb as well. My dilemma is that the fuel line on the engine side of the bulb is...
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    1993 Lowe 185 Pontoon - Replace/repair door latch ideas?

    The door "latches" are nothing more than an aluminum rod (on the door) attached horizontally which them fits into an aluminum "tab" (for lack of a better word - it's a bent piece of Al that the rod fits behind) on the door frame (to keep the door closed). I've already had to repair one (bought...
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    1993 50HP Evinrude Outboard, ethanol has reared its ugly head

    Model VE50TLETF To make a long story short (initial symptoms omitted) I replaced all the 5/16" fuel lines on my motor this weekend. I did these lines because they felt particularly soft and I did not think about the smaller lines that go to the carburetors. Well after replacing the lines the...
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    1982 Suzuki DT2 fuel tank capacity?

    Curious as to the capacity of the gas tank. Recently got this motor running, took it for spin and it ran great. Probably ran for about an hour, maybe more, before I emptied the tank. When I filled it back up (from a semi-full 2-gallon can), I realized I should have kept track as to how much fuel...
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    Building a shroud - Any advice?

    My 50HP 2-cycle Evinrude really puts out a lot of noise... So much so that the aft seats are not a fun place to sit while underway, yet those are the best seats in the house (comfort and under the bimini). In the grand scheme of things, I don't think the motor is louder than it should be, it's...
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    What is this thing?

    It's like a prop at the end of a rope? NVM, just read the plaque (again). I did not think "log" meant what it did (and taffrail did not fit). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taffrail
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    Is there a drain in the lower engine cover?

    Some mud daubers built in various places under my engine cover. I was able to remove the bulk of the mud, but I'm wondering if I can rinse things off to get rid of the bits that fell to the bottom? Is it OK to use a bit of low-pressure water to rinse things out? Does the water have a safe place...
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    Fuel/oil ratio for a 1982 Suzuki DT2?

    Anyone know? I just got the motor running (bad condenser) and have since replaced the impeller too. I have not run it very hard, but want to make sure of my mix before I do. Thanks, Eric
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    Evinrude '93 50HP Tilt and Trim not working

    1993 50 HP Evinrude, model VE50TLETF. Worked last year, started flaking out this year. Reservoir is topped up. Tilt motor spins... Sounds like fluid is moving. If I help it up, by lifting while using power tilt, it will raise and stay in place. Underway trim does not work (engine does stay in...
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    Suzuki '82 DT2 - Water pump verification?

    I'm familiar with the concept on my Evinrude outboard to have the water stream to show that the water pump is working. I just got a 1982 DT2 to run (bad condenser), but this is the first time I've seen the engine run. I don't see any water streams above the water line, so either the DT2 does...
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    Any QL Volvo Penta prop owners out there?

    I'm just curious if you compared it to the TP Hustler? I wanted to get away from a single piece hub, and I liked that iboats is offering the QL with free shipping, so that means a $10 savings over the Hustler. But this "torsion rod" concept on the QL seems a little less straightforward that the...
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    1982 Suzuki DT2 parts?

    I've got no spark. I'm still in troubleshooting mode, getting ready to pull the flywheel. Once off, planning to at least replace points and condenser. Problem is my Internet searches are not turning up part sources. Any ideas for parts? Thank you
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    Multiple props, same over-rev'ing problem

    Since my gut is telling me this is not a prop problem (I've been through 3), I'm posting here in the Evinrude forum. If you deem this to be a prop problem, then please move it to the proper propeller forum (I know there is only one, I just wanted to say "proper propeller). Overview: After an...
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