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    1998 Jet 140, fast beep alarm

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    1998 Jet 140, fast beep alarm

    I have a 1998 Jet 140 that has fast beep driving me nuts. Already unhooked the oil tank sensor, both temp sensors, checked the low oil alarm module on the motor.....nothing changed, I am about to dive into the control box. Mercs are a rarity around here. Who has the best manuals......Seloc or ??
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    2001 115tjrz

    motor started bogging down last trip. limped back,went through the fuel system, cleaned carbs etc.....put it back in the water, same issue, getting worse. Stalled and no start. Got it back to the yard, started checking systems out ( I know, should have done this first) 125 psi in all cylinders...
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    Fastwins 28, semi seizing

    Trying to resurrect a 1964 Fastwin 28 for a fellow here locally. the motor sat for quite a while and when I put it in the tank, it wouldn't turn over. Soaked with penetrating oil and was able to pop it loose with a breaker bar.....turned over ok for that day. As I was getting his fuel system...
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    lower end for mid 90s...

    is the lower end bolt pattern the same for a mid 90s 88 hp and a mid 90s 70 hp? i am looking to replace the motor/jet combo on my older john boat and found an 88 for sale here. It has a prop lower end, i need a jet unit and would like to utilize the jet on my 70...
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    no idle

    older Olympic that I picked up last season. everything ran well with the exception of a bit of a hard starter...broke it out this spring and replaced plugs, rotor, cap and wires. It has a Prestolite distributor. Had the quadrajet rebuilt by a good carb shop while it was off the boat. Now it...
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    Repair manual

    Just ordered my Johnson Manual. Do the manuals have wiring details for the control box? I have a couple mid '80s Johnsons with control boxes and one is in need of some TLC. The ignition switch is worn out and none of the horn alarms work....
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    Motor ID

    Picked up a used boat with a couple older 70 horse motors. Model numbers for both are a 70ES74M. Also included are a couple lower units. Only number I found was a casting number inside of 317903-2. Can anyone ID these for me for sure, or direct me where to look? I want to order manuals and want...
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    Motor Year ID

    Can someone ID the year motor I have? I am in process of ordering the service manual and want to make sure to get the correct one. Plate Information:<br />Yamaha 15 HP<br />15 MLHP7<br />684C L 353747<br /><br />thanks...
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    King Salmon

    First trip of the season this weekend. Been bench fishing for a month now...time to go...
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    CEO lays off thousands

    So the CEO, who'd laid off thousands of workers, is driving down the highway.<br />He spots one of his former employees hungrily gobbling the grass in the median strip.<br />He pulls his car over and hails him:<br />"Oh my god, don't do that. Who knows what kind of dirt or garbage is on that...
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    9.9 to 15 HP Bigfoot

    I have a newer 9.9 Merc Bigfoot that I am using for a kicker on my riverboat. I ahve been told that the difference in the 9.9 and 15 is the carb only. Can someone confirm that and possibly provide a part number for the carb assy?<br /><br />1999<br />9.9 Merc<br />Ser. Number 0G821384
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    Smart Tabs Vs. Conventional trim tabs?

    Has anyone installed or tested both of these? I have a new aluminum jet boat that is porpoising (sic) badly at the upper speed end and am going to need something to compensate. I have moved all of the weight around to attempt to compensate for the inboard jet weight, and it does help some. <br...
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    EZ Loader trailers

    Just purchased a new boat and trailer. 20' Wooldridge inboard jet with a dual axle EZ Loader trailer with hydraulic brakes. First trip out of the dealer, the surge brakes failed. I drive a pretty big truck so we went ahead and launched. <br /><br />Found that one of the brake lines linking the...
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    Opinions on V-Max

    I am looking at a new jet boat here for shallow rivers. I have been running Merc Jets for quite a while. Merc is an option for the new one. The other option is the Yamaha V-Max in 150 horse. There are three fuel options on that one, anyone have experience or opinions on this motor or any of the...
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