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Can anyone confirm the location of the valve pin? I was hoping their was an expert that could give me some confidence to button it up.

Nope, the valve pin falls into hole #4 so that seem like a no go. Maybe hole #1, that's a nice fit.

I downloaded a service manual and now I see where the part goes. Hole #4 with the screen/filter on the motor side.

2007 F150TXR I had a leaky tilt and trim assembly. Disassembled, replaced the O-rings and screen/filter I have a leftover part that is not in the Crowley Marine parts diagram for my outboard. Can anyone provide some guidance?

Picked up a ~1992 Mercury 3 hp 2 stroke outboard from a friend Overall good condition, been sitting for 10 + years Cleaned out the gas tank, replaced the fuel line, dis-assembled the carb and cleaned it out (badly gelled fuel) Good compression -60 psi Replaced spark plug good strong spark fuel...

I am mounting a new Yamaha keyswitch (single) and could use a mounting template. Where might I find one?

I have a 2003 150 HPDI on an 18' Parker CC. I have replaced all the fuel filters and still only get ~4600 rpm wot. It also bogs down a few hundred RPM then surges back up on occasion. All 6 plugs are oily/fouled and it is going through quite a bit of 2 stroke oil. Any insight?

I have a 1999 18' Parker CC that I repowered with a 03 150 hp HPDI (TXRB). WOT is only 4800 rpm with a 15.5 x 17 aluminum prop. (38 mph) I have no shortage of opinions (13.75 x 17 SS) or (15 x 15). Does anyone have this same setup so I only need to re-prop once?

I have a 1999 Parker 18 CC with a 1995 115 hp carb'd Johnson with a blown cylinder. I am repowering and have purchased a 2003 Yamaha 150 HPDI (~500 hours) w/ controls and dual gauge cable. I have purchased a shop manual that is on its's way. My first question is, short of bringing it to a Yamaha...

I'm considering buying this outboard to replace the 1995 Johnson 115 currently on my boat. ( I lost a cylinder). How does the 1999 60 degree block and optical ignition compare to the old school 90 degree flywheel configuration for reliability? I have heard mixed reviews on late 90's OMC engines.

I bought a 1999 Parker 1800CC with what I thought was the original engine. Turns out it is a 1995 Johnson 115 which just lost a cylinder. What was the original outboard on that boat?

I have a 1999 Johnson 115 2 stroke with a dead cylinder. (0 compression, damaged rings) I have a chance to buy a 1998 Johnson 115 Ocean Pro. Would all the wiring and controls work if I was to swap.? What is the difference other than the color (white vs black)?