In comparision between a 3 or 4, what's the pros and cons. I have a 26 4 blade Trophy plus on a 19'1'' Blazer Bass Boat (200 EFI, 12" setback). What would I need in a 3 to meet the same specs. Does a 3 have the same bow lift as a 4? Thanks in advance
1200lb Hull
141/2x26pitch 4 blade ss trophy plus
98 200EFI
2:1 gear ration rather than the 1:87:1
I recently changed lower units and got a 2:1 ratio. Its fast out of the hole but doesn't run even to previous top end speed. I'm getting GPS'ed at 67 with WOT at 6000-6050. I still have plenty of...
I have a 98 200 EFI (0G725242). Will a 99 Optimax DFI unit work (0G804088)?
Heres the lower unit Im attempting to purchase.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260439655028&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Recently busted a pinnion gear and stripped the drive shaft. When the gear busted it ruffed the casing up behind where the pinnion gears sets (deep gashes). Will this effect the running of the lower unit if I decide to rebuild. It has a low water pickup installed so I hate to trash. I figured...
1998 Mercury 200EFI
Im currently attempting to rebuild a lower unit on the above described. I've disconnected the lower unit from the motor. I've taken the prop and nut from the lower unit but can't pull the assembly out from the back. Am I missing something? Does the shifter rod and drive line...
I'll try to explain briefly...
1999 200EFI
I was running down the lake and suddenly the motor quit pulling, came off plane and then stalled. The motor would start back up but wouldn't go in gear then would shortly stall again. When the boat intially came off plane I could hear a clacking sound...
I thought I had previously solved my problem but learned otherwise Saturday while taking it on a test run. A description of the problem follows:
The motor ran great for about 1/2 mile or so but then suddenly stalled without any hestitation (like turning the key to the off position). The ignition...
I was referred to this forum by a friend and couldn't be more pleased to be a member. In under a week I've been able to troubleshoot and resolve the fuel issue I had with my Mercury. After checking compression, ignition and psi on manifold check valve I went with an alternative fuel tank and...
