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    Tell tale nipple missing?

    1986 Johnson 225, is this engine supposed to have some type of nipple on the tell-tale (Pisser)? After I changed the water pump I noticed the flow was still a bit odd. The hose that goes to the tell tale just sits in a fitting and is not connected to a nipple. Should there be one in there? What...
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    Shift linkage disconnect 86 225 Johnson

    Am I loosing my mind?<br /><br />I can’t get the shift linkage to release on this engine. I am dropping the lower unit for a water pump service and this thing won’t let go. I am used to pulling the coterpins out and pushing in the shift linkage. My manual is not clear on this.<br /><br />On this...
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    Water in gas 115 4 stroke Yamaha

    Water in gas 115 4 stroke Yamaha<br /><br />OK, I goofed up an left the gas cap off a buddy’s boat. The good news is that the filler is mounted on the side of the boat (Not flat to the deck and rain) I need to check if there is water in the fuel. Is there a fuel water separator under the hood on...
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    Recommend a good mechanic in Naples FL?

    Can anyone recommend a good OMC mechanic in the Naples / Fort Myers area?<br /><br />Wife wants to go out in the boat this weekend, where is the fun in that?<br /><br />Mac<br />v12mac@yahoo.com
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    What octane gas should I run in a Carbed Yamaha

    What octane gas should I be running in a Yamaha 200 Saltwater series II V6? This is my brother’s boat and every time I go out I like to bring 20 gallons of fuel in jerry cans as a thanks for the invite. My question is with a carbed engine like this what is the advantage of 93 octane? They only...
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    QL77JC4 VS L77JC4 what is the difference?

    What is the difference in these 2 plugs / what does the Q stand for?<br /><br />Mac
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    Manual trim relief valve, is there a way to move in trim range?

    My manual says that I can’t lower the engine in to the trim range by opening the manual relief valve. Is there a “Get-er done” method? Can I just drain the fluid out and lower it? I moved the motor up to check the prop and as I lowered it the trim pins popped up. It’s looking like the trim and...
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    86 Johnson 225 Troubble shooting, Fires revs dies FIXED!!!

    I can’t get this thing to start. I have narrowed it down to something fuel related as the engine will fire rev and die if I shoot some pre mix in the carbs.<br /><br />Bulb is firm and gas is in the bowls. I pulled the carbs and rebuilt them all passages were clean and clear installed new kits...
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    Carb settings for 1986 225hp Johnson

    Does anyone have the proper setting / tuning info for a 1986 Johnson 225 Model J225TXCD handy?<br />Any tips / pointers / watch-outs for cleaning & rebuilding these carbs? I have 6 kits with new floats and needle valve assemblies ready to go.<br /><br />I just ordered a manual from iboats but...
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    What year? Can’t find it on the charts.

    SSN j225txcdag7163689<br /><br />Is that "c" Supposed to be an "e"??? Thus a 1996?<br /><br />Mac
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    Plastic vs Rubber hub

    Plastic vs Rubber hub<br /><br />I was looking at props the other day and the in stock props all had interchangeable plastic hubs. I have never run one of these what do you folks think? Pros / Cons.<br /><br />Mac
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    Yamaha 250, good motors? Opinions?

    A buddy of mine that rigs high-end boats in Ft Lauderdale has been taking a lot of 2 stroke 250’s on trade for 4 stroke set-ups. He has 6 of em’ varying years. Does anyone have any thoughts on these as used motors? <br /><br />Mac
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    Could trim cause carb floats to stick?

    Here goes.<br /><br />I just purchased a 1979 Mako 23’ CC with a 92? Johnson 225hp, the bad news is it looks like this boat may have sat for along time…. Trim motor is completely desolved to dust! <br /><br />It fired right up and I ran great idle to wot so I bought it. Just to be safe I threw...
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    Am I checking compression correctly?

    I went down to Harbor Freight and bought a cheap compression gauge. Swapped out one plug at a time and cranked the starter. Battery was a bit weak but I think it was enough.<br /><br />Was this the correct method? Should I have pulled all the other plugs to let the engine spin a bit easier?<br...
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    Yamaha 115 Saltwater ID

    I am looking at a Boat with a 115 Yamaha on it and I need to determine witch model it is out of these listed on NADA.com<br /><br />115TLRY 115TXRY C115TLRY C115TXRY F115TLRY F115TXRY LF115TXRY<br /><br />It is a Saltwater Series 115 normal rotation year is 2000. <br /><br />Can anyone out there...
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    Compression for 700 and 650

    Compression for 700 and 650 <br /><br />What is the correct compression readings for the Yamaha 650 and 700 motors. <br />I am going to buy 2 skis today and I’d like to know if my readings are with in spec.<br />Thanks,<br />Mac
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    Correct WOT RPM 200 HP Yamaha 1993 (Correction 1996)

    What is the correct WOT RPM for a set of Yamaha Saltwater series 200 Hp? I think they are 1993. This weekend I noticed that WOT we were only turning 5,100 with a ¼ tank of gas and 4 adults, clean bottom, 28foot Pursuit <br /><br />Mac<br /><br />CORRECTION: Engines are 1996 Saltwater Series II
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    Shift rod length adjustment 90 hp

    What is the correct length for the shift rod on a 1989 90 hp? I have been asked to help a buddy who messed with the length while trying to get it to align after replacing a water pump. The engine won’t reverse now and all visible linkage is moving correctly. So I think he may have twisted the...
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    What product should I use when hanging a motor?

    I had to remove a 90 HP Johnson to fix a severely stuck and corroded steering system. Now that everything is repaired I need to remount the engine on the boat.<br />What is the correct product to keep water out of the transom mounting holes? I have had several conflicting opinions. Some say...
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    Flushing Evinrude 150 Ocean runner

    Can I flush this motor when fully tilted up? <br /><br />Mac
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