What is the purpose of the mechanical valve activated by the shift linkage on a 1990 225? I have repowered a 1994 model with a 1990 power head.
The 1994 model is strait forward. Just a bypass hose between the t-stat covers and a check valve. Water pump indicator is at the mid-section.
The...
I have an older, 1990 model 225. I put this engine on a later model mid section, and the exhaust ports seem to have excessive oil and carbon build up, as well as what I can see on the piston tops thru the spark plug holes. I am familar with the shrader valve on the choke solenoid. What is the...
I have a 1990 225 lower and midsection. Includes a 14/19 stainless prop. Bought engine for the powerhead. Its in great condition. will cosider any reasonable offer.
Have a 1994 225 looper with a bad crank. I am replacing the powerhead with a 1990 year Question about the cooling system. The 1994 "pees" out the center of the mid section and the 1990 has a hose from the right t-stat housing to a valve on the shift linkage and then out the cowling. As well as...
Other than the intermitting miss that is driving me crazy..Any tips out there for more reliability?<br /> I rebuilt the engine 150 hrs. ago after the top crankshaft bearing failed. I did eliminate the VRO system. I run the oil ratio a little "fat" and keep the water pump changed. With the cost...
Engine runs fine until normal operating temp. It seems that one cylinder stops firing, and looses 300 RPM. This might last from 5 to 10 minutes and then back to normal. Its like you pulled a plug wire off. This problem always goes away after it has been shut down for awhile and cools off. It is...
