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    Prop question 1990 Sea Ray 220cc/ 260hp A1

    My friend at work has this boat, he is currently runnin a 15x17" prop and says he hits 35-40 MAX speed. I have a 1996 215 Express Cruiser with 250 hp merc and hit 50. <br /><br />Should he be going faster, I am not sure what RPM he hits, what is the max WOT rpm for his motor?<br /><br />His...
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    I'm a girl...2003 Merc 9.9 black oil on driveway

    My dad is worried about his 9.9. he purchased new from a dealer in 03, motor has 3yr warranty.<br /><br />When he returns from a fishing trip he finds a small black oil puddle in the driveway-sometimes days later. He also sees emulsified oil in prop exhaust area. It does not have any...
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    What to do with fuel?

    I filled my tank with mid grade, alcahol free fuel and stabilizer late last september before boat was put in storage. My intention was to use the boat as always by june. Well, we got pregnant in november and I figured I had at least 2 months to boat before the baby came in August. He was born...
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    Merc Alpha 1 which anodes

    Alpha 1 Gen 2, great lakes, no shorepower on boat, but many nearby. I am replacing the anodes they did their job but should they be the expensive Mg ones or is Zn fine? What's the difference? Boat in water 3-5 mo's a year/pulled peroidically
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    1996 Merc 5.7LX T-stat

    T stat is in a housing/manifold and I want to replace it. Seems to be stuck in there, anyone know how to get it out? have Clymer, does not address this.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />PS Merc Owners Manual shows and exploded view so I think it should come out
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    9.9 to 15 conversion

    Ok, we all went through the legaese and objections to modifying an engine. Someone once posted the part numbers and parts list for the conversion on a late model merc. Cant find during search. If you know anything please post it read somthing like this:<br /><br />carb #******<br />sticker...
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    2003 Merc 9.9 oily stuff on floor

    The above motor was purchased new and has left oil/fuel puddle on the floor after use. After it is ran, it will leave a small puddle of black oily stuff on the garage floor. It runs well, doesn't seem to smoke more than normal, it is not gear lube. Lower unit has been pressure tested, carb...
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    1993 25 Johnny, may buy

    I am looking at a 1993 johnson 25 Electric, Long, Tiller. For a 14' boat rated for 40. 25 seems like the biggest motor that is still portable (already have a 9.9) <br /><br />What should I look for besides the usual:<br />general apperarance, compression, etc.<br /><br />do these run 100:1 or...
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    Hull Construction

    I'm sure I'm not the first post on this, but...<br /><br />Speaking with people who are buying new boats, they tout the "my boat has no wood to rot" I believe that these boats use fiberglass stringers or fiberglass/foam stringers and transom. My question is are they that much better off than...
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    Battery Water

    I opened the caps on my maintenance-friendly deep cycle battery and you can see the tops of the plates. It's a year old.<br /><br />To what level should I add distilled water?
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    9.9 2003 merc upgrade to 15hp

    My father has this motor, since he bought it he replaced the carb with a 15hp model. is that all you have to do to get 15hp or are there other items like exhaust tube or reed valve changes. We definately saw a performance improvment, the boat actually planes with us in it.
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    merc 5.7 LX water pump 1996

    noticed water leak (slow drip) from behind WP pulley on enging 5.7 LX 350 1996. No temp problems now I was going to wait a couple of weeks till i winterize to change out water pump. How difficult is it? have manual, tools, and some basic know how. also will probably do pump in o/d this...
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    Oil from prop/lower unit area 2003 9.9 merc

    I have a 2003 9.9 merc and had a 15 carb installed and tuned by dealer. when you use the motor then bring it home there will be a small puddle of fairly thick oily substance on the ground the next day. gear lube looks ok and is full. should there be that much unburned oil in the exhaust...
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    9.9 merc shaft extension

    To the guy named Tom who emailed me at mfglmg@msn.com your email address was not included so i decided to post the answer here. my dad sold the motor and bought a new one.
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    Sea Ray 215 bilge water

    I have a 96 Sea Ray 215 Express Cruiser. I had a mooring cover made for it that is exactly like the original. When it rains I get about 3" of water or about 2.5 gallons in the bilge (before pump kicks on). I suspect water is coming in through the transom shower and the transom door. This is...
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