Recent content by Michael Craddock

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    Ignition/stator trouble

    Hi all, I have recently re-wired my 1978 Mercury 20Hp 200 motor. Many of the wires had corroded and looked like a fire hazard. I also decided to change my ignition switch at the same time. My problem is this: On the first picture there is the wiring diagram. There was an orange wire running up...
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    Carb kit & cleaning

    Re: Carb kit & cleaning
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    Float setting

    Hi all. I'm busy rebuilding my carb, and noticed when I primed the fuel line, there was gas coming out the carb. I have attached a few pictures of the float height and one other part from the kit that was not originally on my carb. Can anyone please advise? Thanks
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    Carb kit & cleaning

    Re: Carb kit & cleaning
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    Carb kit & cleaning

    Hi Guys, I'm busy re -doing my carb, and noticed the needle on the attached picture is not in the middle. My first question is that normal? If not, how do i remove it? I've ordered a carb kit not sure if that part would be included... Also what should i soak the carb in to clean it? Mike
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    Evinrude 25hp 1990 spark plug question

    Hi, I'm running an evinrude 25hp Ls electric start motor. I've read that the recommended spark plug is the champion QL77JC4. I went to my local motor factors and he supplied me with the equivalent NGK plug and told me they the exact same. He also told me that they were pre-set and didn't need...
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    engine will not stop

    Re: engine will not stop I had the same problem with my 1990 25hp motor. I managed to figure out that the connector on the black/yellow (kill switch) wire was not making contact. I bypassed that and it worked, I will try to find a picture of it. Mike
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    Evinrude 25hp 1990 wont turn off!

    Hi all, I'm looking for help. I have bought a secondhand motor, in Ireland and the motor starts perfectly. The only issue now is that when I turn the key to the off position the motor still runs. Even if I pull the lanyard off the kill switch it continues. The only way I'm able to kill her is...
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