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    Oil In Carbs

    I have a 1988 200 GT Johnson and after the engine sits for a week or so the carbs completely fill with oil. It is still using the VRO and NOT premix. I know that the fuel will evaporate leaving the oil behind but this is so much oil that the engine will not start until the carbs have been...
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    Analog Tach wired to New Merc Harness

    2009 Mercury 150 EFI How do you wire an analog tach to the wire harness on the new mercs. The gray wire is part of a harness that I think is for Smart Craft gauges. The only wires that are individual are a red, yellow/black, tan/blue, blue/white, green/white. Any help would be awesome. Thanks
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    Is a Float Height Gauge needed?

    1989 Johnson GT 150 I recently rebuilt the carburetors and set the float height level with the carb body. The float drop was set at 1" which is the middle of the specification. The engine is still smoking like it is on fire. I am running it on a remote tank with a known ratio of 50:1. I...
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    Carb Leakage While Tilting 90hp Merc

    I have a 90hp 3 cyl Merc serial# OC253175 with rebuilt carbs that still leak when the engine is tilted for trailering. Is this normal or can it be fixed? Engine runs fine.:confused:
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    Points Gap 1971 4hp?

    Does anyone know the points gap setting for a 1971 4hp Johnson model # 4R71D? I think it is .020" but I am not sure. :confused: Thanks
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    ??Remove Oil Warning??

    I have recently switched from oil injection to pre-mix on a 1995 Merc 150hp XRI EFI. I didn't want to make the switch but the plastic gear inside the block was stripped so this was a cheaper option. I am now wondering if I can remove the oil warning module to stop the alarm? The module is...
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    Oil Injection Removal 1995 Merc XRI 150

    I have a 1995 Mercury Outboard 2.5L XRI serial #: OG147409. The plastic gear inside the block that turns the oil pump has stripped and I need to convert this engine to premix. Are there any kits available to do so or what will I need to get? Also, what can be done about the warning module to...
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