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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    So when I get it all back together, I will do this. The one thing I will say though is that what I see in the past is that no matter what I do, the motor fires, the starter gear drops and then the starter keeps going until I let off the key but the motor never gets beyond that first fire. In...
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Thanks for the tachometer suggestion, I was able to cancel the wire one and am getting the laser one instead. Also thanks for the link and sync instructions. Hopefully I can find the time to get it all back together this weekend.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Yep, it's an E50TLCUD. (I have it memorized at this point) Also, I need to get my hands on a tachometer. I know the plug on the controls is for one. If you guys know any sneaky tricks to see the rpms I am all ears. To be honest I haven't really dug into it yet. Edit: I am going to give this a...
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Thanks. Reading through the manual now on link and Sync, it's kinda complicated.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    I'm refreshing myself on how to do a link and sync for this motor (E50TLCUD). How can I tell if it has "fast start"?
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    I tend to agree, they're not perfect but they're not obviously broken either. I'm going to spray and carb charger on them and call it a day. Other than that idle circuit I still need to inspect in the carb, any other suggestions of where to look? Best case scenario I won't be about to do...
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Wow new reed valves are pricey. Can I just reverse them?
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Yes it's fine.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Verified the spark jumps 3/8" so no problem there. I have nto yet inspected the idle circuit pointed out by Crosbyman. Inspected the reed valves, a few of them have a very very slight amount of light passing through them. Honestly doesn't seem like the smoking gun but wanted to get your...
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    After doing some research, I should check to see if there is any air and fuel coming back out of the carbs before tearing it apart. I do faintly recall there is. Is it normal to have any air or fuel coming out?
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    I think I can handle that. Those bolts probably are not seized. Will have to buy a new gasket though.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Cool. Scratch that off the list. I also found this gem in the shop manual, not sure where half those things are:
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    I'm either not understanding what to test or not using the multimeter right. None of the segments register anything.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    How do they look? Seem fine to me. I will say that it is working just fine from an observational standpoint. It spins plenty fast, and when the motor catches it disengages.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Sure I can do that, I have two different manuals to follow for details. So basically you are thinking the starter is not spinning fast enough?
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Thanks, I have been meaning to test the spark jump. I have on order the tool to test that, it should be here by the weekend and I will give that a try. I should have done it sooner. I noticed the original flywheel key was a little bent the first time I took off the flywheel. I have since...
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    No, I have not simutaneously while starting but I will try. I'm usually alone when this happens so I have tried pumping the primer ball then going back to the console and turning the key. It's typically soft (but not collapsed) when I first grab it, and then it gets firm right away. I'll take a...
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Honestly guys I have tried all of the above and more when it comes to pushing in the key.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Cold start - on the muffs, I open the gas tank vent, squeeze the bulb until firm, turn the key - it usually starts. But if it doesn't, I'll push in the key briefly and that ususally gets it going. Raise the idle lever and let it warm up for a few minutes. Usually in about 30 seconds to a minute...
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Crosbyman, thanks that is a lot of good information you have provided. The engine model is E50TLCUD. On the third rebuild I removed the plug and cleaned all of the top circuit. I was not aware of the side channel, I figured the small inner tube was how the fuel made it to the idle circuit? I...
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