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    2000 - 200 Ficht Directs

    I have twin 200 Ficht Directs. The port engine quit running, and the ports on th ECU were clogged with corrosion. After unclogging them, the boat ran for about 15 minutes and the port engine suddenly shut down. It was very hot..the ECU, block, flywheel. Etc. When the key is turned on, it runs...
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    Engine weight

    Does anyone know the weight of a 1991 Johnson 175? I am considering replacing it with a Yamaha 225 four stroke which weighs about 586 lbs. I am wondering if a 20' Hydrasport Vector can handle it. Any comments?
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    1991 175 Johnson on 20' Hydrasports

    The top cylinder (#1) is tapping a little at high RPM (under load...not on thr trailer) and 2 cylce oil appears to be flowing back into the reservoir, leaking out bewteen the sending unit and tank and flowing into the bilge. VRO problem? Upon repair will the tapping stop? Has major damage...
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    Oil reservoir

    I ma having trouble with my oilreservoir. After runnnig the engine, I found a lrge 2 cycle oil spot underneath my drain plug opening. Upon inverstigting the source, I found the oil coming out of thtop ov the reservoir tank, in between the sending unit housing and the tank. I removed the sending...
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