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    Air Bubbles in Fuel Line

    To check the fuel pump on my 1987 200 HP Evinrude, the manual states to use a clear hose at the input to the fuel pump, then run the engine a high speed and look for air bubbles. I recently replaced my fuel pump with a non-oil injection, pre-mix type and the engine runs great. But I do have a...
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    1987 200 HP Starter Bendix Lube

    What are the signs that a stater Bendix needs lubrication? Does anyone know the type of lubricant to use on the Starter Bendix? My Evinrude manual recommends 'General Electric Versilube'. Where would I buy this? Is there a more common substitute? Lastly, how often should the Bendix be lubricated?
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    15HP Cranking Test Speeds

    My Mercury/Mariner Service Manual states to measure the switch box and stator voltages at speeds between 300-1000 rpm. I'm trying to trouble-shoot a no spark ignition problem. My engine is a manual start. Does anyone know how to perform these tests with a pull starter?
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    1997 15 HP No Spark: Which Trigger Wire?

    My 1997 15 HP Mariner has no spark. Ran great last week. Yesterday when I tried to start it, there was no spark on both cylinders. I have a Mariner/Mercury service manual. Stator resistances checked out fine. But when I tried to check the trigger the manual stated to measure between the...
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    Non-VRO (OMS) Pump Outlet Fitting

    I have a 1987 200 HP Evinrude. I am replacing my VRO pump with a non-VRO (pre-mix) fuel pump (BRP Part number 5007422). The instructions call it a 'OMS Pump Kit'. The pump comes with the choice of two output hose 'barbs' to be installed on the pump at the time of installation. One barb fitting...
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    Do hose clamp types matter?

    The manual for my 1987 200 hp Evinrude states to only use the plastic (or metal ring) squeeze with pliers type of hose clamps on the fuel lines. The maunal specifically states to not use the worm gear type clamp that are tightened with a screw or nut driver. The parts-person at the marine store...
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    1987 200HP Fuel Pump Replacement

    The VRO fuel pump on my 1987 200 HP Evinrude has failed and I would like to replace it with a conventional pre-mix fuel pump. I have been pre-mixing for years, just never got around to replacing the pump. Does anyone know what fuel pump (part number?) will work on this engne? It would be nice if...
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    Does Woodruff Key Position Matter?

    I am installing the flywheel on a 1987 200 HP Evinrude. The manual states to position the Woodruff key so that the outer edge of the key is vertical. When I removed the flywheel the outer edge of the woodruff key was positioned parallel to the tappered crank shaft. I does not stick out too much...
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    87 200 HP Evinrude Intermittent Ignition

    My 1987 200 HP Evinrude has began to run rough intermittently. The engine sounds like several cylinders are ?missing? or dropping-out for a few seconds (maybe 2-5 seconds?) and then picking back up again with this cycle repeating during the ?problem time?. This problem is very distinct and comes...
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