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    1996 evinrude 90h tilt/ trim wont move but motor spins

    I was out on the water when I noticed that the engine wouldn't trim up while under way. I returned to the dock with the engine down. Tried to put boat on trailer but the skeg was dragging . Got it up as far as I could so I could use the release valve. ( motor stuck down). Had to remove the...
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    stuck lower unit

    I have a 96 Evinrude 90hp. Attempting to service lower unit. Removed everything as per service manual but unit wont come out completely. It drops a 4 inches. Seems like shift rod stuck. Thanks for your time.
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    96 Evinrude water in lower unit.

    I drained the lower unit on my 96 Ocean Pro 90hp this weekend and found water. Does anyone have any tips or advise on this repair? Should the whole thing be rebuilt or is seal replacement enough? I have the repair manual and plan to use it. Just wondering what the good folks at Iboats have to...
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    To trim or not to trim?

    I have an older Glastron(71) with a '96 Evinrude 90hp. The motor has power trim but no trim gauge. I plan on installing a gauge and other modern equipment but until then I need to know when to trim up and when to trim down. What to do during a big swell,ect? Do I used it in conjuction with my...
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    Wet Transom

    What is a wet transom? How does it occur? What should folks do to try and avoid having one? What is the process for repair? Ect. Thank you:)
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    Smokey

    Got a '96 Evinrude 90hp( e90sledr). Tends to smoke alot when first started. Once warmed smoke goes away. I measure the 2cycle oil carefully(50-1) everytime and compression is within spec. Thanks
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    No spark

    I have a 71 Merc 7.5 hp outboard with the kierkhoff ignition. No spark condition.Thanks for your help.
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    Hard starting cold

    I have a '96 E90sledr 90hp Evinrude. Hard to start when cold but start and runs great the rest of the day.Thanks for your help.
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    Automatic right turns

    I got a '71 glastron with a '96 evinrude 90hp Ocean Pro. Motor was just installed. At any speed it pulls right hard.kinda scary.The steering cables were installed a year ago when it had a Merc. It ran straight then.Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks
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    '96 Evinrude 90 hp oil system question

    Hope everyone is doing well. I bought a 96 rude 90 hp. I noticed there is another rubber line coming from the engine. The book says this motor is supposed to have a separate oil line but it dont give details or resevoir location ect.. Dont want to run it til I fully understand this system. Is...
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    Steering Stuck

    '69 merc 1000. Motor wont turn. Tried heating it.Does loosen up but then it sticks again. will soak tonite with PB blaster. Is it time to send this one to outboard graveyard? Any advise will help.Thanks
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    Steering issues

    I have a 69 merc 1000. 100h.p. Motor wont turn right or left. Lube the fitting but still wont turn. I imagen it's corroded.What is the repair for this?Thanks.
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