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    1995 yamaha O/B Loud noise Dies out.

    Hi, I recently bought a boat with a 1995 yamaha 250hp saltwater edition. (250txrs) The ex owner states the motor ran fine with no problem for the 13 years he owned it. Well Long story short i was at catalina when my motor died out on me. I had a mechanic take alook at it and he said its the...
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    Ocean fish finder/gps

    Hi i was wondering what is a good and affordable gps/fish finder that will do its job fishing in the sea? I been taking a look at the lowrance lms series is that good enough for ocean? I will need a unit with GPS, and a good fish finder. My budget is around 400 to 600. A few problem i came...
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    quick question help fast.

    Hi, I have a thread going but i need to know asap so i can get the part on my lunch break. so i have a 1994 140hp johnson, it starts up but dies out after 5 sec. I thought it was my carb so i rebuild all 4. As i was rebuilding them last night i realize i couldnt take out the "needle valve screw...
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    2006 ml trailer light question.

    HI, Im trying to figure out does anyone know which wire are the brake light wire on a 2006 ML. (In the trunk) I am trying to do the electrical wiring for my trailer by myself. So far i got the "On always" and "turn signal" to work but i cant figure out which wires are for the brake lights. thanks.
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    How do you know the oil ejection is working?

    Hi, I just bought a 1994 johnson 140hp v4. The ex owner use to premix his oil and disconnected the tube that connects to the bottom of the carb cover. when i connect it back how do i know if the oil injection is working? What are the symptons of running straight gas only if the oil injection...
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    engine cranks up runs for 5 - 10 sec and stops help!

    Hi, i have a 1994 Johnson 140hp v4 (saltwater) The engine will crank up and start but will run for only a few sec (5 to 10 sec) and shuts of automatically.The motor was sitting in someone yard for almost a year. I was thinking this problem might be cause of the fuel pump. So i told my cousin to...
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    Speedometer not working

    Hi, I have a 1989 Champion bass boat with a 175 mercury EFI on it. On back of my transom Has the spinning wheel for my speedometer. But i check behind my speedometer it has the Air tube. I understand there are 2 type of unit that can connect to your speedometer. is this weird? Did the ex owner...
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    Tilt and trim leak

    Hi, I have a 1979 glastron with a 140hp evinrude motor. The power tilt and trim worked fine until recently it broke! It still works but there isnt enough power to raise it all the up. Not just that it wont go back down! I hear the pump working but it wont move at all stuck at the tilt trimmed...
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    ski and wake board

    Hi, Im new to this but how do people manage to water ski and wake board with a bass boat? I own a 1989 bass boat 175hp v6 mercury i know i wont have a problem with speed but how do people get on and off the boat? and how does the set up work?
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    1989 champion weight?

    Hi, How much does a 1989 champion double dash bass boat weigh? It is carrying a 1988 mercury v6 175hp blk max. Also with minimal equipment, such as 2 fish finder, trolley motor, 3 battery, 10 gallon gas, all the safty items, and my fishing supplies. Thanks in advance, Vince.
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    5 blade prop

    Hi i have a 1989 champion with a 1988 mercury 175hp v6 black max engine. The boat came with a highfive stainless steel 5 blade prop. I was wondering what is the purpose of the 5 blade? I think the 5 blade actually slows my mph. My gauge doesnt work (still fixing) so i do not know the exact speed...
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    1989 Bogs and shuts off after WOT

    Hello all i am fairly new on this forum so bare with me. I have a 1989 Mercury black max. It starts up fine and idle fine but once i go wot it will bog and shut off unless i pull the throttle back and stroll only 10mph. Anything above it seems like the motor is not getting enough gas. The weird...
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