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flyingscott replied to the thread 1994 mariner 115, oil injection.

The 3 and 4 cylinder mercury engines have excellent oil injection systems. No need to disable it.

Oct 11, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread 1997 Merc 9.9 two stroke dies when advancing throttle.

open the low speed screw an 1/8 turn at a time.

Oct 9, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread Johnson B-series Mystery Puking A Milkshake.

Suzuki built 115 hp, get the factory manual to help.

Oct 8, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread 1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?.

Maybe from the old non synthetic oils. Synthetic oils generally have much better flow rates. That being said snowmobiles seem to do okay?

Oct 5, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread 1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?.

I run mine in November with ice on the water, why should I check my VRO?

Oct 5, 2025
flyingscott reacted to ct1762@gmail.com's post in the thread 1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO? with Like.

the VRO/OMS pumps are extremely easy to test. you dont even need to remove it from the motor! Just need to remove the fuel out hose, and...

Oct 5, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.

Thats cause OMC oil was not up to the task. McCulloch did it successfully in the 60s with their own oil.

Oct 3, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.

Amsoil recommends 75-1 for outboards under heavy use. Which means anything other than cruising.

Oct 2, 2025
flyingscott reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread Silliest Question on Fuel Mix - Thank you for your patience with Like.

Gee, oil threads are real fun. Johnnyrude put out a notice that motors before 1964 needed 24::1 oil mix, everything after needed 50::1...

Oct 2, 2025
flyingscott reacted to kd4pbs's post in the thread Flux Marine Outboard Engines . . . with Like.

Bold claims. 30 minutes at what power level and how many Ah battery at what voltage? I guarantee an equivalent weight in gasoline or...

Oct 2, 2025
flyingscott reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Flux Marine Outboard Engines . . . with Like.

30 minutes run time gets me from my launching point to half-way to the ICW

Oct 2, 2025
flyingscott reacted to racerone's post in the thread 1989 Johnson TJ50TLCEC No Spark with Like.

Test the charge coil.----Remove powerpack and look for bare wires.----Look into a conversion kit to move a new powerpack from under the...

Oct 2, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread 1996 mariner 30 hot start issues -- at my wit's end.

It's a carbed motor, perfectly normal to have to give it throttle after 5-15 minutes of sitting. If you don't want to give it throttle...

Sep 25, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase.

You are probably going to cavitate the snot out of that prop. Exhaust is supposed to go through the prop not out around the blades.

Sep 25, 2025
flyingscott replied to the thread Spark Plug suggestions!.

Isn't the QL77jc4 the superceded plug for a 1969 85 hp? That plug will work well in WI.

Sep 25, 2025

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