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    Which way does the impeller go?

    I have a 2004 50 Mercury EFI 4 Stroke. I took off the lower unit to check the impeller and when I put it back together I was not sure which way the impeller went as it is directional. I put it in the way that is shown in this diagram: httpwwwboatchartscomCOMMON2578pdf...
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    How easy is Impeller Repair Kit for 2004 Mercury 50 4 Stroke EFI?

    I think I need to replace the impeller in my 2004 Mercury 50 4 stroke EFI. Any one have any helpful directions? I think I just need to drop the lower unit and proceed from there? Is there any thing that I need to do in particular? Thanks
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    Mercury 4 Stroke overheats at idle????

    I have a 2004 Mercury 50 4 stroke EFI with less the 5 hours on it. If I idle for more then 2-3 minutes the overheat warning horns sounds off. I notice that the water tell is not squirting out a steady stream of water either at idle either. If I shift into gear and get the rpms up a little then...
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    Need Help with 1989 Evinrude 60????

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 60 VRO 2 Stroke 3 Cylinder that runs great. It was rebuilt 3 years ago and has less then 10 hours and is still in the break in period. I am running the VRO and oil in the gas tank for the break in period. The warning horn in the throttle shifter is now going off at mid to...
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    Question about gaskets and sealing?

    I just rebuilt my 1989 Evinrude 60 HP 3 cylinder with VRO. When I put the gaskets for the exhaust manifold cover and the thermostat housing I did not use any type of sealant along with the gasket, such as Gell Seal 1000, RTV or Permatex. Is this going to be a problem? Thanks for the help.
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    How to set timing?

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 60HP 3 cylinder. I just had the powerhead rebuilt and need to set the timimg and synchronize everything. I have the repair manual but it is pretty vague. Does any have a good website or know how to do this. What special tools will I need? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
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    Need help with VRO!

    I just installed a new VRO on my 1989 Evinrude 60HP 3 Cylinder. Is there a test that I can perform to make sure that it is working correct. Is there a way that I can test to make sure that the warning system works. Thanks for the help.
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