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    Possible Fuel delivery issue 5.0 Gi

    Hello to all. First of all thank you for all the input and help I've received in the past from the community. This is an excellent forum and I am grateful it is available. Now to the nitty gritty. I have a 1998 VP 5.0 GI Gipbycce. It is a TBI. Originally I had a no start condition and after...
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    1998 volvo penta 5.0 gipbycce MR43LTS Gap

    Hi sorry if I missed it in the search but I am confused if these spark plugs should be gapped at 0.045 or 0.060. Any help is greatly appreciated I'm getting ready to drive down to the Florida Keys tomorrow.
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    Installing keel guard

    I purchased Keel Guard & I am getting ready to install it ,I have a 6' strip. From what i've read & heard once you start putting it on it better be on right the first time because once it makes contact with your hull you can forget about repositioning it. Has anyone installed it & if so were you...
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    2001 Johnson 150 Ocean Pro Cowling

    Does anybody have or know where I can get a used cowling for this engine. I have been looking on E-Bay for months & have had no luck. I am going to try the marine flea market which is coming up in Dania at the end of the month & see if I have any luck, but if I am able to come across one before...
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    Engine starts with kill switch off

    My engine starts up with the kill switch pulled off & will not shut off if I pull it off. It is a 2001 Johnson 150 Ocean Pro. Any help is appreciated.
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    Preventive Maintenance

    I did a decarb, changed lower unit oil, replaced water separator filter, Changed plugs & added an hour meter to keep track of my maintenace schedule according to hours, is there anything else i need to be doing as far as maintenace & how often should I perform these maintenance steps including...
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    Decarb ValveTech

    I purchased a can of Valvtech & wanted to know if anybody is familiar with this product & is it 1 can per motor sprayed evenly into each carburator or 1 can per carburator. Thanks Valvtect
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    Fuel Bulb does not get firm

    Prior to starting the engine I try to pump the fuel bulb to get it firm.It feels like if there is no fuel in bulb at all. I have a water separator installed in the fuel path also.The motor does start up but sometimes will shut off & I have to continue starting a couple of times untill pressure...
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    Low W.O.T. Rpms

    Well after reading through several posts & learning quite a bit I did not know. I am stuck right now & am looking for a bit of guidance & advice. I have a 19'CC Cape Craft with a 2001 150 Johnson Ocean Pro. Model # J150zxsig with a 14 1/2 x 19.At WOT I am at 4700 Rpm's at 38 Mph per GPS &...
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    3.3 HP OMC

    I just came into possesion of a 3.3 HP OMC Model # HJ3RENR Serial # H9274137 Made in Hong Kong.<br />I don't know what year it is but was hoping somebody knew what is the mixture & where I may be able to find a manual for this engine.Thanks in advance for your help.
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