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    86 e50belcde starting Problem.

    Had the motor tuned up and it runs great, still experimenting with the tilt notches to elimnate the cavitation at WOT going straight. However, I am experiencing a slight starting issue. The guy who synced my motor told me when it was cold to hold in on the key for about 10 seconds before I...
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    Prop!!!!! What to Buy????

    gonna be replacing my prop and was wondering if the Solas brand props are ok. I know the old saying you get what you pay for but was just wondering what prop you guys would advise to put on my e50belcde. 12 1/2 x 13 dont want the performance of a stainless just a good all around prop. Its gonna...
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    Prop Question e50belcde

    Ok I am gonna be replacing my prop on my 50 hp. when I went to look and see what size it was I noticed a little bit of play in and out, only like a 16th of an inch if that. When I pull on it it goes in and out. Is this normal or are the thrust washer worn out. Just like to know before I go buy...
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    what wires??? Tach Question

    I have an 86 e50belcde I am wanting to install a tach on the dash. What kind of tach do you recommend? Does it have to be a marine Tach or as long as it goes within a certain range. And what wires do I use to hook it up?. The guy that set my Timing on the motor and done a tune up showed me...
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    Probably not the correct forum but ...... Cavatation????

    Ok I have a 1986 crest 25 foot pontoon, New to me. 50 HP evinrude ( 86 also) (e50belcde) Got the motor running great and it pushes the boat along at a pretty good clip, However, I noticed that the motor doesnt set down on the transom all the way. it is bolted to it but the lip that would rest...
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    what is the next step?

    checked compression. 150 top cylinder and 128 on bottom? Is it close enough to run it or should I get it rebuilt? What do i do? 86 e50belcde
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    I Need a mechanic in WV

    Just got this new to me boat, ( 86 crest pontoon 25' with 86 e50belcde )and I am not a mechanic. I cant seem to understand how this thing works... LOL. Anyway. I live in Hurricane wv in between Charleston and Huntington. I need a good dependable mechanic to get this thing lined up and running...
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    questions when syncing my motor

    86 e50belcde...... I have a manual and it keeps telling me to connect a Tachometer to manufactures specs..... do they mean install a tach in the dash or do they make a portable one? What if I dont have a tach , can I still sync the motor? Im lost here. I have bought a timing light, compression...
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    Carb Question E50belcde (PIC)

    Is this supposed to be like this? I know the green oxidation isnt, Im talking about the little tube and the jet or whatever it is called sticking up out of it. They look bent to me.
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    Help ...... where do I start?

    86 e50belcde...on a 25' crest pontoon.... Ok I replaced the thermostat and impeller yesteday. Had a good stream coming from the pee hole before I did the job. after , not so much.. While sitting in the yard with the motor in a tub of water. it started fine and had good throttle from Idle to WOT...
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    To worry or not????

    Ok 86 model e50belcde, had a pretty strong stream coming out of the pee hole( not sure of the correct term), but since I just aquired the motor and it had been sitting for the last couple years, I decided to change the impeller, and thermostat. It would get hot a couple days ago so figured it...
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    rtv?????

    e50belcde 1986 50 hp......... So I was gonna flush the motor and I put it in a tub of water and started it up. Let it run at an idle and went back to see if it was getting hot. It was I could only hold my hand on it for a count of 4 before it started burning. I noticed a small amount of water...
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    !986 50 HP compression

    what should the compression be on an evinrude 50 hp outboard?
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    Hello, New here!!!

    In this position is when it leaks fuel. comes out right at the red lever. Can someone point out where the thermostat would be on this? what do I need to takeoff to get to it?
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    Hello, New here!!!

    Hello, My name is Bryan. I am from WV and I have just acquired my first boat. Its an old one but is in decent shape. Its a 1986 Crest 25' Pontoon, with an 1986 Evinrude 50 VRO.( Model E50BELCDE). It has been setting for at least the last 10 years, but was started every year. I went today and...
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