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    trolling depth inquiry + directional question

    I have an Evinrude 12v with the pedal and would like to know how deep should the prop be in relation to the hull. I have a 14'vhull. I would like to know the proper depth to prevent overworking the motor. As far as the direction goes I am kinda sure I got it right but what the he11. Is the blade...
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    anybody bought a motor off this site before?

    I am sick of getting stuck with the old motor I got and am considering buying one of the "lightly used" outboards from IBOATS anybody done this before? was it a good experience or not? Did you get a good deal? any reccomendations? I was considering buying a 25hp 2005 mercury they say it is...
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    starter spring pops off hinge

    It seems like I take a step forward and nevermind... I put a new spring on my old 25hp evinrude and now almost everytime I try to crank it the spring end somehow comes off the outer hinge in the recoil. What is causing this ? I spent an hour onm the river resetting the spring before I got goin...
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    upper lockout lever broke

    the lockout lever on my 25hp evinrude 25302A is busted and I need a link to a replacement. Is it safe to go without this lever?
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    lubrication points

    My evinrude has three lubrication points (shiftlever fitting, reverse lock, swivel bracket). the book I have doesnt call for a specific grease or type of greasegun to apply it with. can I get what I need at an autoparts dealer? thanks
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    lower unit plug washers

    Anybody got a link to a set of lower unit plug washers for my 25hp eninrude 25302A? I havent been able to find them on iboats
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    25 302 A ,evinrude 25hp 1973 right ignition kit?

    I recently bought some parts online including an ignition kit. my problem is I dont recognize the parts on the motor but they could be located in a place I wouldnt see them. the kit says it "replaces OMC 172523. the site I bought them on had them listed for my motor but it might be one that has...
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    99 Trollingmotor problem Evinrude

    I purchased a Evinrude trolling motor with the foot control (1999 model) on ebay. Yes Evinrude.... weird but it matched my outboard. My problem is that the prop is not the one that was made for it. the previous owner rigged a "weedlesswedge" to fit it by deepening the mounting hole to allow the...
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    99 Trollingmotor problem Evinrude

    I purchased a Evinrude trolling motor with the foot control (1999 model) on ebay. Yes Evinrude.... weird but it matched my outboard. My problem is that the prop is not the one that was made for it. the previous owner rigged a "weedlesswedge" to fit it by deepening the mounting hole to allow the...
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    1973 eVINrUDE 25hp sputters and pops

    1the motor runs great wot for the most part but when I go to neutral it almost always sputters and pops more or less like a backfire, sometimes the motor will stall if left in neutral but I try not to run it in neutral if I can help it. I have replaced the following in the last 4 months-fuel...
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