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    E200TXEO trim and tilt removal

    My extremely rusty old trim and tilt motor finally gave up. I tried to remove the assy from the engine today. No luck. The manual release screw head is stripped. I was able to get the electric motor to turn (intermittently) enough to get the engine raised and then lowered onto the tilt support...
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    Yamha 150 tach

    My brother just had a rebuilt Yamaha 150 installed on his early 70s Mako. He needs to do a break in but, the tach is not working. He says all idiot lights come on with key before starting. Tach has no reading at all with engine running. I know on an OMC to check all connections for cleanliness...
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    Minn Kota or Motor Guide?

    This is for salt water. I have looked at the MFG web sites and talked to a couple people and got good and bad reviews on both. They both have the features and thrust I want. I'm looking at the higher end foot pedal 24 V for a 22 foot spectre. Judging from the research I've done the 80 or 82 lb...
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    Prop curious

    Just wondering....I'm running a Raker 14.5 X 22 on a 1995 evinrude Ocean Pro 200. Hole shot is descent, top end RPMs are 5600, speed is 50MPH. Set up seems right to me but, could it be better? What I mean is there are a lot of prop manufactureres out there claiming higher speeds and better hole...
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    just bought '96 200 oceanpro

    Where do I find model and serial #? nothing on transom mount. T/T reservoir VERY rusty, not sure why it is not leaking but, suspect it will soon. Easy repair? Looks easy, just 4 machine screws holding it on. I imagine keeping the disassembly clean is the hard part! Also need shop manual. Also...
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    96 ocean pro low compression?

    I am considering purchase of a boat with this motor on it. I haven't done my own compression check yet and told seller deal was contingent on compression check. Seller told me recent compression check indicated all cylinders within a few pounds of 90 +/-. At 400 hours shouldn't this motor be...
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