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    MotorGuide Mosfet repair question.

    Okay picked up a 104lbs thrust motorguide for cheap knowing that it has a bad mosfet. I know one option is to convert it to digital for $350 to $450 bucks. I am looking at the other option by changing to to a 5 speed dial instead of a variable speed which in turns gets rid of all the computer...
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    Need info quick: Will a 1988 88hp Johnso Lower unit work with a 1993 88hp V4, Johnson

    When I do a search on the net for replacement I get two different lower unit options. Something about crossover flow. They look I dentical, I just want to know if they will work or not. Could save me some bucks as I can get my hands on a 1988 lower unit to fix my old mans 1993 Lower unit.
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    1980 175, Water pressure pulsates at idle?

    Owned many motors never seen this before. At Idle My Water pressure pulsates, I can see it on the H2O guage and also the stream coming out of the pee hole also does this. As soon as I put it in gear and increase RPM it holds at 10 PSI and when I shoot up on plane I get 20 PSI and holds there...
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    Need Torque Specs, for 1994 Johnson 88 SPL Exhaust Manifold Cover

    Anybody like to share with me the torque specs for the Exhaust Manifold cover on a 1994 88 SPL Johnson? This would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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    Question on Jackplate Adjustment.

    I installed a 6 inch Jack plate on my 1987 Ranger Fish and Ski, I am currently running with a 23p High Five prop, and a 175 Merc. At WOT my RPM is 6000 @ 50 MPH. I am wondering if I can go up further on my jackplate or do I need to drop it back down. When running WOT, I cannot tilt my motor...
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    Lower Unit Swap???

    Will a 1980 175 Powerhead fit onto a 1987 150 XR2 lower unit?
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    1980 175 Powerhead moving to 1987 XR2 150 Lower unit.

    My XR2 Power head is blown so I got my hands on a good running 1980 175. I am looking to move the 1980 Powerhead over to the 1987 XR2 Lower unit. That way I can take advantage of the updated Tilt and Trim. What would be involved in moving the 1980 Powerhead to the 1987 Lower unit. Will they...
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    1987 150 XR2 vs 1977 175 Black Max

    How much power would I lose going from a 1987 150 xr2 to a 1977 175 Black Max? My 150 merc is blown and have a deal on a 1977 175 merc. I would be using the same prop just curious if I would see much power difference. Thanks
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    Looking to buy this prop will it work for 150 XR2 Black Max

    Its a Quicksilver part number 48 11078 440 25P, I currently run a high five with 23p, looking for more speed, at WOT I run 53mph at 6100RPM with the high five, I am looking for more speed and just to have an extra prop is a good idea. So what can you tell me about this quicksilver 48 11078 440...
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    Another Prop question which pitch to go with 150 XR2

    Okay I am just looking for second prop to have to change out from the existing one I am running with just for fun and more speed. Current: 5 blade SS, 23 pitch (Runs aprox 53 mph(GPS) @ 6100 RPM) I absolutely love this prop, but I am just looking for something with more speed. I know the 5...
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    Replacing an Old control Unit (Quicksilver) to a new Control Unit (Mercury CMD 3

    Hello all, need some information here I am kind of a little confused. My Throttle control handle stripped out on me and finding a new handle has been a chore, I have came upon a used Mercury Commander 3000 that works fine. So my plan is to swap out my old controller for this one. My old...
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    1987 Black max, where is the Fuel Filter

    I was looking to change the Fuel Filter, but I cannot find it! <br /><br />Let me know if I am blind or stupid, LOL<br /><br />Thanks<br />Chandler
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