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    88 Evinrude 25hp throttle questions

    Engine model E25RCCA Hi guys. I recently did some maintenance (new head gasket, new water jacket gasket, new plugs, new lower unit oil) and the next time I went out on the water, I wasn't hitting my normal speed. Typically I do 25mph in my loaded down 16ft v-hull and this time I was only...
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    Lower unit damage: what would you do next?

    I was out on the water yesterday at idle speed when my engine came to an abrupt stop. I started it back up and as soon as I put it into forward gear it stopped again. The prop seemed to be locked up, but eventually I was able to get it running by throttling up before shifting into gear, and I...
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    1988 25hp dropping one cylinder at low speed

    E25RCCA Been having this little quirk for a while. Engine starts on the first pull and runs perfectly with the throttle opened up, but once I drop down to "no wake" speed, the bottom cylinder will sometimes stop firing and I just putt-putt along on one until I throttle up again. Both coils and...
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    This was a new one...

    3 miles from the dock and suddenly the motor wouldn't start. Just a click from the solenoid. Broken mount on one side and broken bolt on the other. Only tool I had on board were needlenose pliers, but after some brainstorming I managed to get it back in place for one more start. Boats are...
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    1988 Evinrude 25hp. Hard to pull start and running really rough

    Model E25RCCA Serial R732740 First some background: Last weekend I was running back in to the ramp when my motor started vibrating harder than normal. A minute later it jerks and dies. Tilted it up and saw that the exhaust housing/midsection of my motor was cracked. Closer inspection revealed...
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    92 Mariner 150, slow throttle response

    Took my project boat out for it's first fishing trip last weekend and overall I'm happy with how it performed. It's a 1989 Wellcraft 18 Sport with a 1992 Mariner 150. I've done a lot of work to the boat, engine, and trailer over the last 10 months, so it felt really good to put it to use! There...
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    Bottom Paint for a trailered boat

    I bought a 1989 Wellcraft 18 Sport last August, and it has old, nasty bottom paint that is a total eyesore. The paint is a powdery blue ablative that comes off with any contact, it reminds me of pool cue chalk. I realize I don't need bottom paint since this boat stays on a trailer, but if I...
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    Removing oil pump drive on a 1992 mariner 150 V6

    Serial # OD177534 Hey guys. I decided to take the oil injection system out of my engine and bought the pump block off kit. But now I can't figure out how I'm supposed to get the drive coupler out of the powerhead so I can install the plug. It doesn't turn and there isn't much to grab ahold of...
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    Trying to bring a 1992 Mariner 150 out of hibernation

    Recently purchased a 1989 Wellcraft 18 Sport with a 1992 Mariner to work on as a project. When I bought it, the boat had been sitting unused for about 5 years and the motor wouldn't start. The starter would rise but couldn't turn the flywheel. I've made some progress and now have no trouble...
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    1992 Mariner 150 shifting/control question

    Recently purchased a project boat equipped with a 1992 Mariner 150, serial #OD177534. I was putting the prop on and noticed that it would spin freely when in forward, as if it were still in neutral. Reverse worked as normal. I popped the cowling off and saw that the cable was not pulling...
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    Fix up the single or go for a tandem?

    Recently purchased a 1989 Wellcraft 18 sport Center Console as a project boat. It came with a single axle trailer that needs work, but before I invest $400-500 into overhauling that one, I'm wondering if I should just buy a tandem axle trailer for it instead. Gross weight of the boat and...
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    Hatches for 1989 Wellcraft

    Hey guys, looking for new lids and hatch liners for this boat I'm working on and I can't find anything that fits. They are the two transom hatches on a 1989 Sport 18 Center Console. If it comes down to it I can make new lids, but I don't know what I'll do about the drop-in liners. The cut out...
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    No idle on 25hp Evinrude. Cracked fuel line?

    1988 25hp Evinrude Model # E25RCCA Hi guys. Having a lot of trouble with idle and low speeds on my motor. In order to keep it running I have to open up the throttle as soon as the engine turns over or it dies. In fact, it also starts better if I have the throttle opened up slightly when...
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    1988 Evinrude 25. Short to long shaft conversion

    Hi guys. Getting ready to install a gearcase extension on my 88 Evinrude 25hp to extend it to 20" and I'm trying to get a handle on the procedure. I have the full extension kit, including housing, longer water tube, drive shaft, and shift rod. One person said you have to remove the powerhead...
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