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    99 225 Johnson Check Engine Alarm @ WOT

    1999 225 Ocean Pro, very well maintained on an 1986 GW 20' Overnighter. My check engine alarm has gone off a few times recently, mostly at WOT. Once was not WOT. I found that my fuel line had a kink in it from getting hung up on a zip-tie while turning a hard raduis. I didn't notice it for a...
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    1999 Johnson Owners Manual & Lower unit capacity

    Anybody know where i can get a copy of an original (or re-print) of an owners manual?<br /><br />Also, how much fluid will the lower unit need? I know to fill it to the sight hole, but how much do i need to buy? <br /><br />Thanks
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    Fuel Delivery in 88 90hp Yamaha

    My buddy's yamaha is conking out after running for a while. It seems like a fuel delivery problem. The fuel line & vent lines are clear, no clogs. Is there a valve in the fuel tank between the intake tube and the rubber hose? I tried to blow some air into the tank, but i couldn't. I could...
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    1988 Yamaha 90hp conks out

    Hey Guys,<br /><br />My friends yamaha sputters to a halt after running WOT for almost exactly 15 minutes, every time we go out. It runs like a top prior to that, starts right up, accelerates smoothly to WOT. After it conks out, if we pump the ball, it is fine. It almost seems like the...
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    Buying a 2000 200XL Optimax vs. 1997 200XL

    Hey Guys,<br />My 86 150 Black Max died on me last weekend; not very surprising. I am looking at buying a 200 hp used outboard to replace it, the 150 was a little sluggish getting going. I am not necessarily looking for a Merc, but i have a couple i am looking at. The 2000XL Optimax was...
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    Cleaning a dirty hull

    What is the best method to clean a hull? My boat (an 86 Grady-White) is "stained" and i have been unable to remove them. I have tried rubbing compound on a slow buffer, laquer thinner, comet, etc... There are a couple of spots where the previous owner spilled something on the side of the boat...
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    1986 Mercury 150 Black Max Carb Leak

    1986 Mercury 150 Black Max. Fuel is leaking out of the front of my carbs (all 3 of them) when the motor is tilted up. I did not notice it until I installed a new fuel filter (external with water separator) and primer bulb. When I pumped the ball it had a lot of air in it, so i pumped it alot...
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