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    Scraped bottom

    Thanks everyone
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    Scraped bottom

    Thanks, even in its current state it seemed fine, i like to cruise but also at times just go slow. Not making any high speed passes by any stretch of the imagination
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    Scraped bottom

    Hey how do i identify my prop in order to buy a spare (or make current one a spare)
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    Scraped bottom

    Thanks guys. Gotta learn somehow, lol
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    Scraped bottom

    I *think* i hit bottom with my evinrude 50 outboard (15’ sunbird) yesterday going through a necessary shallow channel by the boat launch. Was going just barely fast enough for headway speed, heard kind of a light thud and the engine stalled. Proceeded to enjoy the rest of the day, several hours...
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    Air silencer cover

    Thanks, I was thinking RTV because the original gasket was glued in place (also difficult to remove) and of course the paper portion was deteriorating and pieces were getting sucked into the carbs. I ran it today with no gasket, seemed fine. There are 3 big 1” holes in the side of the cover...
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    Took it out today for several hours. All is well
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    Seems fine I didnt run it for long but the actual telltale, which is a rubber tube coming from under cowling, has a nice solid stream. I also have a spray coming from prop hub and also a spray from the fitting on the leg (see pic) so i think everywhere that needs water is getting it.
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    97 Evinrude 50 choke solenoid

    Which rollers are you referring to? I did find one forward of the picture that was busted. Its a yellow sleeve. Stupid thing is like $30, it seems to run fine as is.
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    Thanks, taking it out tomorrow. What is that hole for anyway?
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    One says normal and one says not normal. Anyone else? What is the hole for? I have a strong stream at the telltale tube coming from the upper part of motor so i know it is pumping well
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    Air silencer cover

    Thanks, i went ahead and did that.
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    Telltale on lower unit?

    This on a 97 Evinrude 50. Small hole where lower unit meets the motor. The hole looks machined but i cant tell for sure. It shoots a steady stream of water when on muffs. Normal or no?
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    97 Evinrude 50 choke solenoid

    Seems to run fine on muffs, yes. I believe that red primer switch is for emergency use only? I can hear it click when i push key in
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    Air silencer cover

    The paper gasket on my 97 Evinrude 50 air silencer cover began to fall apart around the bolt holes due to fuel and oil. I found small pieces of it that at the bottom of the cover that are likely to get sucked in thru the carburetor. I am wondering if it would be better to use a black RTV, or...
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    97 Evinrude 50 choke solenoid

    Hey guys. Just noticed my choke solenoid manual valve only turns about 90 degrees. The manual somewhat implies it should turn a full 180. Is something wrong here?
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    15’ boat weight

    Thanks everyone. I will haul with the truck.
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    15’ boat weight

    Hey all, what do you suppose my ‘95 sunbird spirit 150 weighs? It’s a 15’ fiberglass hull with an evinrude 50 o/b. It sits on a single axle galvy EZ Loader trailer that i believe to be original to the boat. Reason i ask, i have a ford escape i’ve acquired which has a 1500 lb tow capacity. We...
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    Evinrude 50 impeller

    Impeller fits into insert quite tight (blades bent back) before even dropping it on to DS. This seems to match pic in manual although they are not great pics.
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    Evinrude 50 impeller

    Thanks Chris. Yes the key is wedge shaped. Took a few tries getting the impeller to seat onto it. It is however the same key design that came out of it. Everything is oriented correctly. Yes i have the D shaped o ring in the cover. The manual states to install impeller into the insert, install...
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