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    Can't get the powerhead off

    I am trying to remove the powerhead from my 6hp 1990 evinrude. I've detached all the ancillaries from the powerhead, fuel lines , throttle, wiring etc. I've removed the 6 bolts that attach the powerhead to the upper leg but it wont budge. Am I missing anything (apart from a manual:confused:, on...
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    broken water tube, help!

    Stripped down my 1990 6hp evinrude to replace the water pump impeller (not getting much flow). Before reassembling everything I checked water flow through the crankcase by attaching a hose to the water pipe. Turned on the tap and most of the water was coming back down the engine leg inside. The...
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    ?derated? engine, what does this mean?

    I have a 5hp 1990 Evinrude. Model Number BE5DRLSER. I understand that the ?D? means ?derated?. The engine is, as far as I can make out, exactly the same as a 6hp model. Can anyone tell me what modifications may have been done to derate this engine? Is it something simple like a different type...
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    water pump rebuild

    Hi, I have stripped the pump down from my 1990 5hp Evinrude (same as 6hp) as it did not seem to be pumping very well. There are two gaskets either side of a metal plate which seals the water pump housing to the top of the gear case. I think the reason for the poor water flow may have been due...
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    50:1 fuel/oil mix, too much oil?

    Hi, I have a 1990 5hp evinrude (model BE5DRLESR) which runs a bit smokey. Unfortunately it didn't come with a users manual so I am not sure what the fuel/oil ratio should be. I ran it with a 50:1 mix but it was a bit smokey. Does anyone know what the fuel/oil ratio should be for this model...
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    0.03" - standard plug gap?

    Hi, I have a 1990 5hp twin cylinder engine. model Number BE5DRLESR. I am replacing both spark plugs, is 0.03" the correct plug gap? cheers Mat
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    help with engine ID BE5DRLESR

    Hi, I have recently bought a (what I'm told is) a 6hp 2stroke evinrude. I have checked the model number and it is: BE5DRLESR. From what I can gather on the net this is a 1990 5hp engine however I am unable to find parts for this model on any of the sites that have parts diagrams. It seems that...
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