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Hi all,
I have recently re-wired my 1978 Mercury 20Hp 200 motor. Many of the wires had corroded and looked like a fire hazard. I also decided to change my ignition switch at the same time.
My problem is this:
On the first picture there is the wiring diagram. There was an orange wire running up...
Hi all.
I'm busy rebuilding my carb, and noticed when I primed the fuel line, there was gas coming out the carb. I have attached a few pictures of the float height and one other part from the kit that was not originally on my carb.
Can anyone please advise?
Thanks
Hi Guys,
I'm busy re -doing my carb, and noticed the needle on the attached picture is not in the middle. My first question is that normal? If not, how do i remove it? I've ordered a carb kit not sure if that part would be included...
Also what should i soak the carb in to clean it?
Mike
Hi,
I'm running an evinrude 25hp Ls electric start motor. I've read that the recommended spark plug is the champion QL77JC4. I went to my local motor factors and he supplied me with the equivalent NGK plug and told me they the exact same. He also told me that they were pre-set and didn't need...
Re: engine will not stop
I had the same problem with my 1990 25hp motor. I managed to figure out that the connector on the black/yellow (kill switch) wire was not making contact.
I bypassed that and it worked, I will try to find a picture of it.
Mike
Hi all, I'm looking for help.
I have bought a secondhand motor, in Ireland and the motor starts perfectly. The only issue now is that when I turn the key to the off position the motor still runs. Even if I pull the lanyard off the kill switch it continues. The only way I'm able to kill her is...
