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    Issues with timing I believe maybe

    So I rebuilt all 6 carbs boat starts fine stays in quick start drops off the slowly accelerates. I did lync and since. E200TXECM 1998 200hp. I replaced the flywheel from a previous post. Set timing and checked all carbs and firing on all 6 cyl. When it start reving up it goes up to 12--1500rpms.
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    E200txecm flywheel

    What would cause the flywheel key sheer? Twice this year it has sheered .
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    not firing

    E200TXECM 1998, I had a problem several weeks ago when flywheel key was sheered, replaced key also pulled head gaskets just to check. All looked good. Put everything back together ran compression check and 5 are at 90 and one is 85. Started it up and set timing all was ok. I left the battery on...
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    Transducer

    I have a 50/200 Lowrance transducer mounted to the transom and would like to get a shoot through 50/200. What is everyones opinion? I have the HD-5 lowrance
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    Capacity Plate Info

    Good morning, I have a 1998 Neptune Sunbird 23-8 CC with a 200hp evinrude. My capacity plate has worn off and I was wondering if anyone on here had this boat. I need the information off of this plate to get a new one. The Coast gaurd inspected my boat and failed it due to non readable sticker...
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    new parts only firing on 3 cylinders 1998 e200txecm

    Good afternoon, I have been slowly putting the motor back together weather permiting. I pulled the heads and found sand packed into water passage's. Cleaned them all out, checked walss (Mechanic checked) all good. Replaced head gaskets, power pak, coils, plugs, new wires rebuilt carbs, replaced...
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    Cowling insulation

    Is this insulation used for noise reduction? Could you replace with 1/4 foam insulation board? Mine after 14 years is breaking down bad and holding moisture. I can get 2 new pieces from Evinrude for big dollars minus the 3rd largest piece but was just wondering if any thing else could be used...
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    Kite Fishing

    Can you use any type of nylon kite for kite fishing?
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    Question about piston and block

    Engine is an E200TXECM 1998. I removed the heads to replace head gaskets and saw the corrosion and lower water passage stoped up. Just looking for advice. I cleaned everything up and other than the metal wear they look good. I pulled the lower end to replace water pump due to low water flow...
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    Heads Question

    Good afternoon everyone.I was wondering how often should the head gasket be replace? Motor is a 1998 Ocean Pro 200hp. I have no problem on overheating but did pick up sand this last season. I am replacing the water pump, rebuilding the carbs, new coils and power pack. I had trouble on the last...
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    starting

    Hello, Just a couple of questions. I have a 1998 E200TXECM A coupleof weeks ago the boat was running good then it shut off, Tried starting it again and it would start then shut down. Thank god for sea tow. I was having the warning horn going off for low oil. I have disconnected the oil lines...
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    Ignition coils

    I have checked the coils and all readings on the spark side show 239ohms. Manual says at least 259ohms. Will the lower ohms cause miss spark or not a strong spark thus creating miss fires and shut off of engine. Next question is I have the low alarm continues to go off yet I have disconnect the...
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    did hub spin in fly wheel

    How do uou tell if the hub in flywheel moved? Do the key way and 2 notches on the outside line up or does the key way face say 2 oclock and the 2 notches on outside face 4 and 7 oclock? just courious.
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    wont stay running

    Took the boat out today and it started fine and ran good. We stoped in one place and when my wife started the boat it would'nt stay running. It would start sputter some and then cut off. I tried pumping the ball, giving it gas when started and it would rev up then as it came down it would shut...
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    seems like its going to SLOW

    Good afternoon everyone. I am having a problem and i'm getting close to cussing. I wrote earlier about a fuel problem and got good answers. I cut the pick up tube off so about an inch above bottom i relocated the pump ball and it all seems to be better and actually boat got a little more rpms so...
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    Water seperator

    I have read that the water seperator should be before the check valve and also after the check valve. Which is correct? Also should filter be installed below height of fuel pump but above the fuel tank height? thanks for all the help. The engine is a E200TXECM
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    Fuel Tank

    I have a 103 gallon fuel tank with a Moeller pick up tube.The anti siphon valve sometime pick up debris from the tank and clogs up once in a while. . Can I install a filter before the anti siphon valve to trap debris. I have a Evinrude E200TXECM 1998 engine. I was thinking this filter would be...
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    Converging ring

    What is the purpose of the converging ring on a 1998 E200TXECM ? I am replacing the lower end and one of the parts is converging ring. i noticed thers is not one on the old unit. Possibly broke off.
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    Lower unit

    has anybody heard of or used gearcases from Sterndrive.cc Engineering?
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    E200txecm 1998

    Last saturday we had a problem with a trim coil so I removed cover and found the lower half of the cover full of water. Is there a drain tupe or and opening or a siphon to keep this water out. This possibly caused many other problems for me. I look in all my MANUALS including Evinrude and cant...
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