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    what does this weigh???

    how much would a mercruser 350 with a brovo outdrive weigh? thanks....james
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    will this prop work on a evinrude V8?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26456&item=2410541635&rd=1 thanks for any help. looks like a nice prop!...james
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    rev limiter on my V8...which one?

    how do i tell what rev limiter i have on my 1991 evinrude 250 V8? with the 4 blade prop on it now i can get about 6200rpm if i really finess it! DHADLEY is the expert on these monsters. i'm sure he has the answer!..james
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    does a 1991 evinrude 250 V8 have sensors?

    does my evinrude have all the sensors like a new motor?(oil warning,overheat andsuch) jist wondering...thanks...james
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    hard shifting after new lower unit?

    well, it's april 5'th and we are getting another winter storm here in connecticut.ice and snow! Damn, i wanted to work on my boat today! well, on my 91 evinrude 250 i had the lower end replaced with a used one(original was shot). after the change over, the shifting got noticably harder! i have...
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    water pressure and vro pump on 250 V8?

    when i bought this motor the water pressure guage didnt work.(i do have water going to the guage). i have bought a new guage but havn't installed it yet.what kind of pressure should i see with a new water pump? also, i have been hearing horrer stories from local evinrude dealers about this V8...
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    painting my outboard...what kind of paint and primer?

    my 1991 evinrude paint is in rough shape. i want to give it a new paint job. i would like to use a black metallic paint on it. where can i get these paints and aluminum primer.i looked in west marine and all i can find is oem spray paint. TIA....james
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    what kind of prop is this?

    on my evinrude 250 i have a 4 blade stainless prop. it has markings on the side that read Y1200 25 on one side of the hub and T80 one the other side. what kind of prop is this? it's got good top end but kinda lugs out of the hole. i want to step it down one notch for a little more low end power...
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    water leaking from midsection????

    i have a evinrude 250 V8 and on the lower midsection mounts,i have water leaking when i run the motor on muffs. is this normal? TIA...james
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    water pressure guage stopped working???

    when i went for a test ride before i bought the boat the water pressure guage worked. bought the boat and it sat for 2 months before used again. now the guage dosn't work! it's a 1991 evinrude 250 V8. i have good pressure coming out of the pisser and hub. is this an easy fix or do i need a new...
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    land &sea jack plate problems...any ideas???

    when i got to florida in february my jack plate went down then stopped working. wheh i got home, i started messing with it and got it moving again.i had to tap the motor with a hammer while trying to move it to bring the motor to life again. before that, the motor would just click when engaged...
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    need a Evinrude. 250 v8 lower cowling!!!

    my front latch broke on my 1991 250 V8. i don't want to mess around with fiberglass work. any of you have one laying around? maybe some ideas where i can find one? thanks.. BTW....the motor ran great while i was in the fla. keys! although i had to replace that lower end after all! if any of you...
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    evinrude 250 v8...WOT rpm???

    merry christmas!<br /> we are getting are biggest christmas snowstorm here in connecticut(10-14inches) in a 100 years!<br /> well, my question is: what should my WOT rpm be on my motor? i know prop and pitch plays a role but what is the max the engine will be most happy with? the motor has...
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    evinrude 250 v-8 help taking apart gearcase

    i need to remove the guts from my lower end to repair a small crack in the housing. i have the repair manual but it looks like i need several special tools to do the job. anyone ever pull one of these apart? i have never worked on an outboard but have alot of mechanical skills(i run a tobacco...
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    evinrude 250 v8...trouble picking up water with muffs

    i just bought a 1991 250v8 and the owner said it wont pick up enough water with the earmuffs to run. any ideas? i just bought the delux ears that pushes water in bolth sides of the pickup. i havn't tried them yet(25*lately)!when it's in the water it has 10psi+.thanks...james
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    1991 evinrude 250 V8...what to expect?

    hello...<br /> i just bought a 1998 Baja Hammer with a Evinrude 250 V8. i havn't picked the boat up yet but have a few general questions:<br /> <br /> 1: is this a good motor for a 2100lb deep v hull?<br /> 2: what kind of rpm's should it turn?<br /> 3: anyone use boysen reed's?<br />...
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