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    Zip tie hose clamps?

    Hi, I have a new to me 2001 Optimax 225 that I am going thru for maintenance items and am going to be changing the 2 air compressor oil line filters. I have read multiple posts with folks stating ‘be sure to use the special Merc zip ties that will ensure a full circumferential seal. Sounds...
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    Optimax 225 air filter cover

    Hi. I have a (new to me) 2001 Optimax 225 with an air compressor filter located under the flywheel cover. This is the square filter that looks like those found in lawn mowers - no the new model round filter. Upon trying to change the filter I can not remove 2 of the 5 screws used to fasten the...
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    Starter bendix

    Hi. I have an Erude 88 that has developed recent starter issue that required my being towed in from sea. The starter bendix engages the flywheel but will not ALWAYS turn it over. Started no problem when I left the dock, nearly started it an hour after returning to the dock, but no luck...
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    Coincidence?

    Hi. Recently rebuilt my 1996 88SPL and after an hour or so of break-in I noticed a corresponding vibration and noise between ~2500 ? 4000 RPM which I attributed to upper main bearing failure. Well after writing in, reading a bunch of posts, doing a bunch of checks up top (compression, wrist-pin...
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    Upper main bearing play - 88 SPL

    I have noticed some side-to-side play in my upper end main bearing that I can feel and hear when I push / pull on my flywheel. There is also a noticeable noise and corresponding high frequency vibration that can be felt if you place your hand anywhere on the motor between 2000 ? 4000 RPM...
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    Upper bearing play?

    Hi. I have a 1996 88 SPL that I rebuilt this past winter and now have about 4 hours break-in time on her. I have followed the break-in procedure to a tee including oil pre-mix (no VRO). She starts, idles and runs great?no problems there. Now here is the concern which was not noticed until the...
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    Connecting rod cap install

    Hi, I am (attempting) rebuilding my '96 Erude 88 SPL. I am at the point of installing the rod caps over the crank bearings and am having a heck of a time getting the caps aligned with the rods such that the seam cannot be felt with a pencil tip / fingernail, especially on #3 for whatever reason...
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    88 Erude exhaust cover warped?

    I have a 1996 88 spl (flatback) that I am hopefully going to rebuild for various reasons. One issue I have is not being able to pinpoint the source of water found in the port side cylinders. Cylinder head & head seem flat with in .004" spec. Inner exhaust cover shows over .004" around the...
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    Water passage cover 88 SPL?

    Hi. I am looking to rebuild my '96 88 SPL due to a broken a ring on #1, missing a section of piston on #3 and have water on the plugs in #'s 2 & 4. Well I've got it completely apart and still have not found definitive cause of the water leak. I only see evidence of water in the port cylinders...
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    Outboard remanufactures

    Hi. Would anyone know where or how I might search for a list of known reputable engine / power head remanufacturers? Thus far I have been unable to find any such list. FYI, I'm located in the NE should that make a difference.
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    Does Evinrude remanufacture their own?

    Hi. My 1996 88spl has a cracked waterjacket as well as scored cylinders & missing mtrl from the pistons. As such I will be looking to replace with something plug & play so that I don't need to remove controls, etc., ideally just a power head. As I am concerned about what I have read on some of...
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    Water leaking- power head area, '96 Erude 88 spl

    Hi. I just replaced my water pump, exhaust cover gaskets & powerhead base gasket on my 1996 Evinrude 88 spl.Upon starting water seems to be pouring out of the area where the drive shaft engages the powerhead. At this point I'm not sure if the water is leaking from the powrhead / adaptor plate...
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