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    Need Prop recommendation

    I have a 22 foot deck boat with an 8 foot beam. It has a 98 model Mercury 150Rx6 2 stroke outboard powering it. It currently has a 4 blade stainless steel prop on it...not sure of brand. I believe the prop has a spin hub bushing as it is turning at at a slower rate than the engine and I am...
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    Motor running fine, lost 10mph off of top speed.

    Hey everyone. I have a 22 ft deck boat with a 98 model Mercury 150 XR6 2 stroke on it. The boat has a top end speed of about 40mph. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed the boat felt noticeably slower, 10 mph to be exact. The motor seemed to be running fine, other than what sounded like a very...
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    Transducer Location

    I own a 22 foot deck boat that I fish out of quite often. Therefore, I purchased a new sonar, a Garmin 73sv echo. The hull is made quite different than a bass boat so I am looking for advice on where to locate the transducer. I enclosed a pic. The far right sort of angles inward then straightens...
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    Flywheel Nut Torque Mercury 150 XR6 1999

    Could someone tell me the proper torque for the flywheel nut for this motor? Instead of a smooth shaft with a key, it has splines that aligh it up. Thanjs.
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    1999 XR6 150 Instantly Lost Spark?

    Bought the boat in February. Had engine completely gone through by marine mechanic. Carb kits, new fuel lines, new plugs, new impeller, compression checked wonderful. First three times using boat the motor started quick and ran perfect. Went out today, started up great. Idled it about 150 yards...
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    1972 Evinrude 40hp Cutout Switch

    New points, condensors, coils, etc but no spark on bottom cylinder. Looking at an old post, someone said you could check cutout switch by checking continuity between side post and center post of cutout switch. I did that and I am reading continuity between the two. Same thing when I check...
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    72 Evinrude 40hp 40253e Wiring

    Please note, before starting this thread, I checked the sticky labeled wiring diagrams, but the link provided no info for this year motor. This is an electric/pull start tiller engine. Previous owner had a remote start panel in his boat. When he got ready to sell he just cut the harness. I want...
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    Motor height or prop?

    I have a 1975 25hp Evinrude short shaft installed on a 15 ft fiberglass boat. The cavitation plate sits almost precisely level with the bottom of the boat. When the boat planes out, the plate is just under the surface of the water. I seem to be pumping plenty of water as well. However...
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    Possibly blown head gasket...?

    1975 25hp Evinrude. Compression is 120 and 125. Spark jumps 7/16" on tester. Engine absolutely will not even try to star in water. If I remove it from barrel, pull plugs and drain all left over fuel...Basically dry it out really well. I can sparay some mix into carb and it fires right up. Only...
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    Help... 1975 Evinrude 25hp Starting Problem...

    Purchased this motor last week from a marine mechanic. It is model number 25502B. Motor had been stored for years. Very clean, low hours. Seller supposedly put new points, carb kit, fuel pump and fuel lines as well as new impeller. The day I purchased it, we checked compression (106 and 110)...
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    Flywheel Removal (No Holes)

    I looked at the sticky on flywheel removal, however, the harmonic balancer will not work on my flywheel as it does not have threaded holes. So...I'm looking for suggestions. I'm weary of using a traditional O.D. puller as I don't want to crack or warp it. But if it's the only way, I guess I'll...
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    73 Evinrude 18hp 18304A: Back-up Plan Kill Switch question

    O.k. after realizing I'm going to have to remove power head to repair a carbon seal on my 25302A Evinrude of the same year, I have decided to try and get my "parts Motor" to fire. I bought an old boat as a restoration project this winter. Got the whole boat, trailer and this 18 horse for $300...
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    Something Broke During Impeller Change 73 Evinrude 25hp

    Went to do an impeller change. Did everything by procedure. Loosened linkage, loosened bolts, etc. Used a rubber mallet to tap lower unit down. It was stuck pretty good from old build up, but popped loose. When it dropped, small pieces of plastic fell out. Appear to be pieces of some type of...
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    Looking For Used Parts-89 6hp 2 Stroke Yamaha

    I need a clamp bracket. I am not good with boat lingo, but it's the left side if standing outside and back of boat. It's cracked and I am sure it will snap when any pressure is applied while tightening mount. New price ranges anywhere from $80-$125 which I simply refuse to pay for a motor mount...
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    89 Yamaha 6hp 2 Stroke- Thermostat Reqired?

    Changed impeller, tested and no tell tale. Have cleaned pee holes. Pulled thermostat and it was pretty corroded but didnt look stuck fully closed. With cylinder cover off, cleaned as far into water ports as i could and didn't seem to find any obstruction. I have ordered a new thermostat...
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