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    Cable going to lower unttl 60 ELPT

    Hi I have a pontoon boat with a bigfoot 60 ELPT. I noticed a cble going to the front of the lower unit, looks like the top of the cavitation plate? What is this for? Mine looks damged like it was caught up in the tilt mechanism. I am sure its under warranty but seems like a dangerous spot to put...
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    2006 90 E-tec on Sylvan 820 Pontoon

    Hi All, I am considering purchasing a new pontoon boat and the dealer offered me a 2006 E-Tec 90. Can anyone share some tips on this engine? The dealer is a Merc shop and took this motor as a trade and really does not know that much about it. I have read that it can be mapped for different oil...
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    Considering a 2006 E-Tec 90

    Hi All, I am considering purchasing a new pontoon boat and the dealer offered me a 2006 E-Tec 90. Can anyone share some tips on this engine? The dealer is a Merc shop and took this motor as a trade and really does not know that much about it. I have read that it can be mapped for different oil...
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    Evinrude 50 HP prop looses bite

    Hi, I have a 16 ft Alumininum fish/ski boat with a 1986 50 HP Evinrude. Last time out I had a larger load than usual. When I went up on plane it felt like the prop was cavitating. The rpm's went up and prop lost bite. Is it possible that the rubber hub can go bad and cause this? At lower speeds...
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    86 Evinrude 50 HP alarm

    I Have an 86 Evinrude 50 HP. When strting up the motor for the first time of the day the alarm sounds constantly with just the key turned to the on position not even strted yet. After the engine strts and runs for a few minutes the alarm ceases. Also when trolling a get a few shorst chirps ourt...
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    86 Evinrude 50 HP water tube bushing

    Hi, On my 86 Evinrude 50 HP when I dropped the lower unit there wasn't any rubber bushing that goes on the end of the water tube into the water pump. The new kit came with a rubber bushing. Is it possible that this was left out at the factory? I have ran the engine for 20 years with no...
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    1986 50 hp Evinrude Shift Linkage removal

    Hi, I have a 1986 Evinrude 50 HP 2 cyl with VRO. It still has the original water pump and I figure its time to replace it. I have a Selco manual and all it says to remove the shift linkage is to take the bolt out under the carbs. I have lossened the bolt but the shaft will not come off. I expect...
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    86 50 HP Evinrude alarm

    Hi, I have an 86 Evinrude 50HP. Latley I have been getting an alarm, the constant on type. At first I thought it was the VRO system but after reviewing the posts here I guess its an overheat alarm. What is odd is that it has come on imediatly after starting the engine and with the key on and the...
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