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    fluid for *** trim 1993 48 hp evinrude spl

    Hi I check in the archives as to which fluid should be used in the trim and tilt... I have leak from the fill screw .. o ring time..( yet another problem with this SPL... ) Its a little confusing....... ie.... tranny fluid or 20w engine oil.... I have noticed the fluid is red thus...
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    Starter engages when you connect battery

    1993 48hp spl Evinrude... When I connect the motor to the battery the starter engages... the key isnt even in the ignition. is this likely to be the starter solenoid ??? I took the ignition switch off and same thing... or is it related to the bad ignition module I removed awaiting a new...
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    ignition switch// seloniod problem 1993 48 evinrude SPL

    HI ... I have this 48hp spl evnrude.... The ignition switch worked ok turned the motor on off etc.... kill switch worked tool..... until yesterdayl..... I was checking everything over after impeller change and carb rebuild. It started I sorte out the carbs so that it is running nice...
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    Evenrude 1993 48spl peeing on muffs without motor running....

    Ok I was testing the motor this am ... Put muffs on ready to test and water came straight out of the pee/tell tail with out the motor running... Am right in assuming the impeller as disintegrated..?? :blue:
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    1998 25hp yamaha 2 stroke water pump questions...

    hi guys... I have changes a few inpellers befor but this is my first time on this motor... 25MSHX.... Heres my problem... Changes the impellor and put it all back together.... started and pumped water better than ever. However, after about 2 mins... no water... Took lower unit off...
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    Watersnake trolling motor any reviews

    Hi there.... I am in the market for a new trolling motor... I have seen advertised the Watersnake brand... I was wondering if anyb ody has used or is using one and how do they rate to Motorguide and Minn Kota... I was looking at the bow mounted ...54lbs thrust.. Thankks for your...
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    Yahama 25hp 1998 impeller question.

    Hi ... Quick question.... I am sufffering from frazzeled brain syndrom... so I know I am missing someing simple... here goes..... My Impeller died.. I am trying to get the lower unit off.... However, My problem is disconnecting the shifter... The workshop manual I have is really...
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    quick question re prop rotation when in gear.

    Hi all quick question..... I was asked to day the following.... When a yamaha is put in forward should the prop spin freely in reverse ... and visa versa... friend thinks he may have a problem... as hos doent spin freely Thanks TONY
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    strange vibration ..... Yamaha 25 hp 2 stroke 1998

    Hi... Ok... heres my problem..... went to river today. emotor started first pull and idled really well... Ok.. put it in forward off we go... at about 1/2 throttle.. felt a hesitation and a wierd vibration... throttled back and it went accellerated boat up to 3/4 throttle and it was...
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    trailer wheel hubs bearings

    Hi... checking out the trailer today after hearing a wierd noise which started as i pulled the boat out of the water but went after about 1/2 mile if that... It was a high pitch squeak... I stopped checked couldnt see anything immediately... so continued home no further noise... Ok got...
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    1998 Yamaha 25hp 2 stroke... surging .. missfire

    Ok .. motor has run like a dream.. However, when we took it out last week it would die at idle. Ok... got home ... adjusted idle and it seemed to be ok. Out on the water today.. wouldnt start... carb flooded gas came out of the top when pumping primer bulb. sticky float i thought and...
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    stainless prop id ... A124 DC what pitch and size??

    Hi all... I have a stainless steel prop that was on a 1978 Evinrude 70 hp that i got for parts. Anyway...... I am trying to find out the pitch and size of the prop. The only id stamped on it ... are A124 DC I have searched with that id and found nothing I was wondering if some...
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    yamaha 25 hp 2stroke1998 Overheat alarm

    I have a 1998 Yamaha 25 hp ........ MSHX 25hp its a tiller 2 stroke pre mix pull start. Not electric start. Does this model have a Overheat buzzer?? if not is there a way to fabricate one. ?? Thanks TONY
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    Hitch lock.... question ..

    Hi all.... I have a simple question... I have a hitch lock which fits through the hitch locking the handle so it cannot be raised in order to hitch the boat to the tow ball. Now my question is this. Is it safe to use the lock instead of the pin that normaly goes through this hole as to "lock"...
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    2.. 6 gallon fuel tanks or one 12 gallon

    I there.... I didnt know where to post this realtivey mundane question. So I hope I have it in the right section. Ok .... I have a16ft skiff and 25hp yamaha.... at the moment I have two 6 gallon tanks.... I have seen the 12 gallon tanks and though I may gain some space in the back if I got a...
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