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    Fuel pump 225 issue?

    (This is from my bulb flat post) Bulb was going soft at cruising RPMs (real soft like not pumping). I can pump it back up and it is fine (for a few minutes of running or pretty long at idle). So looks like a pump side problem, but I installed a new pump this winter. I have checked and rechecked...
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    Bulb Flat=problem on the tank side?

    One of my motors (225 twin carbed) quit this weekend. It was pulsing and the engine alarm like a fuel starvation problem. The bulb was flat. I switched tanks in case I was out of gas but the motor did the same thing at speed. It idled fine and ultimately I was able to get back up to speed. I...
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    Fuel Pump Leak,easy fix?

    I have 225 (1998)I don't know the proper names for the section of the fuel pump that is leaking. If you look at it the first section is the oil inlet (wires attached) is screwed with 4 or 5 screws this is fine. The next section, Fuel inlet (I guess?) is attached with 6 screws. This pump...
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    Prop spinning on hub, how to test?

    I am have older props (10+) and was wondering what is the lifetime of a prop hub and how to test if they are spinning.
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    Oil cap broken where can I get a replacement?

    OMC part number 176461 is the whole remote fill kit. Tank cap and vented deck fitting. I just need the topsides cap. Do I need to spend $40 for the whole thing just too get a cap?
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    Can't tilt it up? Look at your tilt limit switch

    I have 1998 225 ocean runners the port one has had an intermittent issue with tilting the motor up via the local switch (and the remote at helm). The motor will tilt down all day but to tilt up I would have to repeatedly press the switch. Eventually it would go up. I had replaced the...
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    Carb side gasket warped 225

    I posted a question about stalling at idle but I just noticed something else. The side cover gasket (orange color) on 3 of the 6 carbs are warped pretty bad. I can't tell if the cover or carb bodies are warped but they definitely aren't sitting flat. They also don't seem to be leaking fuel as...
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    idle stalling issue 225 '98

    Just put the boat in the water and had an issue that carried over from last season. At idle speed the motor stalls (sometimes). Idle is set at 650 rpms. In the offseason I cleaned the carbs and replaced the primer bulbs and fuel lines. Should I increase the idle speed and if so how hard is...
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    Prop shaft seal part 2 (225,98) with pics...

    See my earlier post, but to recap I need to replace my prop shaft seal and am having some issues due to conflicting info between a mechanic the manual and the actual parts I pulled out of my boat. Basically there are 2 issues: 1. Do I need 1 seal like I pulled off (part number on it was...
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    Looking to replace this cabinet handle/latch

    I can't seem to find a place to buy this cam lock or panel lock that is used to open an electrical switch panel. I have found keyed ones but I want one with a lever like the one pictured. Any idea?
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    Prop shaft seal replacement can I do it? (225, 1998)

    Here is the story: ran all year no problems. The boat gets hauled this week and I go down a few days later and there is clearly LU oil coming from around the prop (not unburnt fuel etc been there before). So I drain it and sure enough an ounce or so of water comes out and then milky green oil...
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    '98 225 runner starting and idle problem

    Trying to get the boat ready for spring. Got it launched after winter layup. Started both motors (twin 98 ocean runners separate tanks) right up (that is a good thing). The starboard one ran for 30 seconds and quit. Would not start back up. The bulb was flat so I pumped it up again and...
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    Can I flush using a barrel

    My question is this using a plastic 40 gallon bucket can I flush (for a few minutes) a 225 as opposed to using the muffs. Why you ask: I have had my boat hauled for the winter and was in the process of winterizing today. The yard where the boat is stored has a hose 300' away from my boat and...
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    I read the FAQ on winterizing now confused

    I have always run antifreeze through my outboards but reading from the link on the FAQ: "outboard motors are self draining and require no anti-freeze for storage" I wish I had know this 8 winters ago would have saved me a few hours each season and a couple of dollars. Could this be true?
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    225 Running without turning the key

    A little help on a 1998 225 johnson oncean runner. I have been using the boat all summer no problems. Last season I replaced port solenoid (solenoid tested fine on the bench) but it turned out to be the starter so that was rebuilt also at that time I had some connection problems at the...
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