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    Replacement instead of Vernatherm thermostats??

    I'm having overheating problems' with my 70hp VRO Evinrude, I bought a new thermostat but the diagram showing the assembly for a vernatherm shows one cup type washer but mine has two a big one and a smaller one,the big one has the same diameter as the rubber washer that sits onto the cup, so I...
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 overheating.

    Still having problems,the engine was running in the dock at mooring and it started to blow steam out the pee hole ,does this mean the head gasket has gone??
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 overheating.

    Hi again,my old temperature switch OEM number 0584152 twin tail has failed and I tried o a new one with a single wire and it didn't send the engine into limp mode when it overheated ,so I have manager to source a new one OMC oem number 0384088 twin tail and I was wondering if anyone knew if it...
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 overheating.

    Very True.
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 relocation of pee tube/pipe

    Thanks I'll check.
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 relocation of pee tube/pipe

    Hi all is I have read that it is possible to relocate the pee hose/pipe to help with water circulation and avoid air blocks, is there any diagrams showing how to do this and is it worthwhile? My exit pipe comes out the port side bottom of the engine around the back of the engine and out the...
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 overheating.

    Hi and thanks, its pumping great or so it seems but I took the thermostat out and tested it and the little pit on the top didn't move it is stuck flush with the top of the stat.(I think the stat is seized closed) It has a vernatherm type of set-up which has a number of parts, is there a...
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 overheating.

    Hi all I'm new to the forum so please bear with me. I will post about my problem later.
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    evinrude 50 overheat alarm

    I'm having overheating problems with my VRO 70HP 1993, I have taken the thermostat out to check it,she's pumping through the pee hole great but over heated while testing yesterday in the dock and stopped. When she cooled down I took the thermostat out and started her and it was pumping up to...
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    Mercury ELP-TO 60( 1995)

    Hi I have a problem with my Mercury ELP-TO 60 HP ,now I have just bought the engine and boat, the rod that comes out of the ram/piston has been disconnected, also the trim and tilt switch on the controls. I have tried the button on the engine side and the relays are clicking also there is power...
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    Mercury Engine serial number

    Hi, where can I find the serial number on a ME 30 ELP TO Two stroke Mercury engine? the plate on the transom clamp is missing. Thanks Bill.:blue:
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    Problems with my ME 30 ELP

    Hi all, I went down to the boat today to give the engine a run ME 30 ELP and brush the leaves ect from the deck. Got the boat over to the area that is used by the boat club for that sort of thing, filled a big tub with water went to fire the engine but nothing!! turned the key again and still...
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