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    Now I have start issues on Evinrude 1976 25HP Model 25653E won't stay running

    Let me first say what's been done. 1.) The powerhead replaced all gaskets cleaned all exhaust housing and reassembled unit. 2.) I rebuilt carburetor and put it all back together with new gaskets and parts. 3.) I checked all fuel lines replaced screen and gasket and reconnected all lines. 4.) I...
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    Evinrude 1976 25HP model 25653E rebuilt. Almost anyway!

    Evinrude 1976 25HP model 25653E rebuilt. Almost anyway! Can't place where this spring goes ... Can you? Just about done restoring the different internal parts of the carburetor fuel system water pump and finally finished! Yeah! I have it all back together except one spring it's driving me...
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    Evinrude 1976 Model 25653 25 HP exhaust housing shaft has spring stuck in it!

    Re: Evinrude 1976 Model 25653 25 HP exhaust housing shaft has spring stuck in it! Based on your description of replacement, I had a question based on the attached picture. Should I just replace the parts that were loose or just put it back together. Those parts weren't broken, bent or damaged...
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    Evinrude 1976 Model 25653 25 HP exhaust housing shaft has spring stuck in it!

    OUCH! I took off lower unit replaced impeller. Cleaned everything up great and was ready to reinstall it. In my attempt to engage it to the upper unit (power head), I heard a clank. I didn't think it was major as I wasn't applying much force. It was late last night. I slept on it and this...
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    Newbie question on cutoff switch 1976 25hp evinrude model 25653E

    I'm sorry to sound so inexperienced but it's probably true. I need help deciphering what to do. Here's my situation. I have purchased the cut off switch plate, nut, button electric wires etc. to put this part all back together. When I look at the diagram it doesn't seem to match up with the...
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    Evinrude 1988 E3RCCM 2.5HP ... where is the PEE HOLE ...

    where in the world is the PEE hole to this water flow. Did this design of 1988 Evinrude E3RCCM 2.5hp not use a PEE HOLE for water outlet? Perhaps that's what the problem is ... a CLOGGED LINE? I haven't seen water come out anywhere. Now, to give a background, I have removed shaft, tested...
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    1988 Evinrude 2.5hp Model E3RCCM SHAFT REMOVAL STUCK ... NEWBIE outboard mechanic

    I CANNOT seem to get the shaft to release from the upper housing. It's probably a simple solution BUT ... I have looked for over two hours trying to find a way to release that shaft so I can get to the impeller. I am having water flow problems and cooling problems that are causing the engine...
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    Evinrude 2.5 HP Pull Rope Not Catching all the time FIRST POST HELP!

    I am writing as a NEWBIE to iBoats and Boating all together. I purchased a used setup and tried the Avon 9' with 2.5 HP engine. We had a great day on the water but noticed some issues with the outboard. Here's what I've done so far. - Changed oil/Lube - Changed Spark Plugs - Test Ran it for...
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