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    25 hp Evinrude problem

    Ok, here's the deal, i have a 1998 25 hp evinrude model # E25ELECE, 2 cylinder. The problem im having is the motor runs flawlessly for quite some time, could be anywhere from 30 min- 2hrs then it will just give a couple hiccups & just die & it wont restart for mabye an hr or so...but amazingly...
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    "Help Lower Unit"

    Trying to get the lower unit off my 1998 25hp evinrude. I got the five bolts on the lower off, but the lower unit only comes down about an inch and stops. Im in the process of doing this right now. Please help! Thanks in advance!
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    250 efi surging

    I have twin 2003 250 efi merc 2 strokes. My stbd motor runs great. The port motor runs great to about 4600 rpms, from 4600 to WOT the rpms drop to about 3000 rpms. I can back off throttles and give it gas again, and it will run fine till it gets to about that 4600 mark, and sometimes it will go...
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    "Smartcraft guys"

    I have a pair of 2003 250efi 2 strokes. With the sc5000 smartcraft. Last yr i got a message "Trim ckt lo" on the port motor, the mess dissapeared after about 3 hrs. Now this yr i been out 3 times & the message stays on. The motors and trim work great, i havent noticed anything out of place. How...
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    Smartcraft

    I have a pair of 2003 250 efi mercs, i keep getting an alarm for "trim ckt lo". All my trim accessories work fine, motor trim & trim tabs. What does this alarm mean? Also, how do i fix it & clear the alarm? Thanks!
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    "Smartcraft"

    I have an alarm going off on my smartcraft, the display says Trim ckt low. Can anyone tell me what this is, and how to solve this issue?
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    Merc Zero effort controls

    I have a dual merc zero effort throttle. The trim switch will only let the motor go up & not down, is there a switch in the head of the throttle? and if there is how do u acsess it? I have 2 switches at the helm to control up & down also, and they work fine, it's just alot easier to use my thumb...
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    2003 merc 250 efi impeller change

    My 250 merc has been starting to get a little warm and the pee stream isnt quite what it used to be, so im thinking its time for an impeller change. It's been 3 yrs since its been done by a local mechanic, and the bill for that was quite high. Been told it's actually a fairly simple repair. I...
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    Opinions on mercury 250 EFI

    Anyone have opinions on a 2003 250 efi 2 stroke? Any probs with them? Or something to look out for...etc..
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    250efi getting a little warm

    I have a 2003 250 efi merc the motor always runs about 125 degrees, the last couple times out at first start up it approches 150 then cools back down. Could this be a thermostat, or impeller causing this? I have a strong pee flow. This is just a concern because this motor has never run that warm.
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    Lubrication for trailer bunks

    I have a 36ft center console that can be quite a pain to launch and recover on some what of a low tide with my carpeted bunks. I was wondering if the bunk slides help out at all, or would you guys suggest the liquid rollers that come in the spray can. Most of the bunk slides i been looking at...
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    Mixing synthetic with regular oil

    I have a pair of 2003 merc 250's efi and i usally run the quicksilver premimium plus 2 stroke oil in them. At a local marine supply store by my house their selling the penzoil premium plus synthetic blend for $10.99gal vs. the quicksilver stuff for $29.99gal, is it ok to mix the oils? & wouldnt...
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    Tachometer ?

    I have a pair of mercury tachs, the problem i'm having is when i first turn the key on the tach lights come on for about 2 seconds then go out. I checked the bulbs for a losse connection & there were no loose connections & i'm getting power to my console light switch. Other than that my tachs...
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    lower unit on 2003 merc 250

    Just got finished changing lower unit oil and noticed a very small amount of water intrusion, could this just be condensation from sitting all winter? And if i run the motor on the muffs & check the fluid again will i be able to tell if water is getting in there, or will i have to run it in the...
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    "spark plugs"

    Had a mechanic go over one of my motors today because of a high idle, luckily it was just a cable adjustment. When he was there he told me to get rid of the junk champion plugs that were in it and use a NGK BPZ8H plug, he said thats what he puts in most of the 250 efi motors, mine is a 250hp...
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    "Idle too fast"

    I have a 2003 250 merc 2 stroke saltwater series. The problem i'm having is when i first start the motor up it runs great, about 650-700rpms. But as soon as i give it a little throttle the rpms want to jump to about 1100-1200 and stay there. I'm afraid to keep using it this way in fear of what...
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    "Bad Idle"

    I have a 2003 merc 250efi, seems here lately the motor wants to idle at about 1300 rpms all the time, other than this the motor runs like a champ. Anyone have any ideas what might be causing this?
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    2003 250efi merc idle problem

    The problem i'm having with this motor is when i start it up for the first time it idles fine sometimes, but after i put it in gear and go back to neutral it wants to idle at 1200-1300rpms every time. Other than this the engine runs great. Any idea what might be causing this issue?
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    Idle too high on 250 merc

    I have a 2003 merc 250 efi. Seems the motor runs absolutly great other than ive been having an idling issue,when i first start motor up it idles fine "sometimes" but as soon as i put it in gear and go back to neutral it wants to idle between 1300-1600 rpms all the time. Any info would be greatly...
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    "Pitot tube"

    I have a 2003 250 saltwater series 2stroke the smartcraft beeps and says check pitot tube. What is it and how to fix it? Cant find anything on it in the seloc manual. Any info is greatly appreciated
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