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    Engine/Prop height (pictures)

    Wondering if my motor is set to low. 1990 v-200 merc, on 18' ranger 375v, with 5 1/2" jackplate. RPM's are about 5200-5300, just me with engine trimed up, with a laser ii 25p prop. center of prop shaft is at 10 1/2" vs. bottom of boat at 17". I think you can see all the measurements. I can move...
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    Link & Sync Throttle Cam question,1990 Merc v-200 2.4L

    Can someone tell me where the Roller Arm should be placed adjacent to the two marks on the Throttle Cam above casting # 95790. The merc manual has me doing this with a 1/8" rod perpendicular to the carburetor adaptor flange, but that puts the roller way below the two marks, and I am having major...
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    Stator ohms test low, is this too low, (398-5454A34) stator

    Having trouble with motor bogging down at 2500-3000 rpms and not getting above 4400 when I do get it to plain out, could stator be the prob, tested low. Book gives between blue and red 4450-4650 ohms mine was 4100. Between blue/white and red/white book same, mine was 4080. The rest of it tested...
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    Seacast, 1983 Ranger 375v. Should I Seacast

    Hi, looking for some advice on if I can use Seacast in only the motor mounted area of this transom (have pictures). At the moment the transom is solid It got water in it over the last few years from two failing splash well drain holes. Quite a bit of water got in. I'm trying to dry as much as I...
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    1990 v-200 Stator Test? (5454A34)

    I've been having problems bogging down at 2500-3000 rpms under load so I wanted to test the stator. Wondering if these #'s are to low and would cause the problem. Book says (between blue and red wires, 4450-4600ohms) mine is 4130. Between blue/white, red/white 4450-4600ohms, Mine is 4170...
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    1990 v-200 Stator Test, are #'s to low? (5454A34)

    I've been having problems bogging down at 2500-3000 rpms under load so I wanted to test the stator. Wondering if these #'s are to low and would cause the problem. Book says (between blue and red wires, 4450-4600ohms) mine is 4130. Between blue/white, red/white 4450-4600ohms, Mine is 4170...
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    Removing wire from coil

    Have a 1990 v-200 2.4L. I'm was trying to remove the spark plug wires from the coil. They don't seem to twist or pull off, I did not pull back the rubber boot that connects to the coil, but maybe I would of figured it out. I want to test the wires and coils. Any help on removing those?
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    Water Pump installation, Counter/Standard Rotation

    Wondering if their is a way to tell by which way the flywheel turns, which way to install the water pump, or do all flywheels turn the same direction. Do counter rotation motors install the water pump in the opposite direction? I have a 1990 V-200 Mercury, I installed a water pump so that it...
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    Flywheel torque problem

    1990 mercury v-200, Book says to torque the flywheel to 120ft lb. but when i do that my starter can barely turn it (had bad teeth on old one). So im wondering what u think might happen or what i should do. I want to torque it to about 60ft lb. and maybe put some locktite or idk on it. Will the...
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    Pulling flywheel tool, noob help

    Wondering if i can use a normal flywheel turner to pull a 1990 v-200 mercury. something like the picture. and any tips u may have Ive never done it but I think the stator may be bad
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    1990 v-200 Merc fuel pump diaphragm/gasket... to the inside or outside of the pump?

    Im not sure if the diaphragm goes to the inside of the pump and then the gasket on both sides or the other way around. I had a problem with the motor bogging down at 2800rpm's and im sure the last time I rebuilt the fuel pump I did it wrong. I had one diaphragm facing the inside of the pump and...
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    whet through a sand bar and clogged/ruined water pump/thermostats.---1990 merc v-200

    I went through a shallow spot after launching on a new lake and very soon after that overheated. The Tell Tale was pretty much gone. Im just looking for some advice on what steps to take to Flush the system (if needed). Im thinking it could of clogged/runed either the water pump or the T-stats...
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    Motor Bogging down under load at 2000-2800 rpm's

    1990 V-200 2.4L merc with 1983 ranger 375v 18'. My S/N has been altered, but I know its C239552 and below for parts, anyway my problem. When I took it out today with a new prop 21p Tempest, it would not get going. As soon as I gave it to much throttle it sounded like it was choking and had no...
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    Best way to remove 1 year old flaking Toon-Bright clear coat (stuff sucks)

    I put on 3 coats of Toon Bright clear coat on a brown metal flake ranger last year and it lasted about 3 months before oxidizing (faded badly), and now its starting to flake off (I can scratch it with my finger). So, I just want to get it off. What I had before looked a lot better. Should I...
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    Fuel/water separator. Do I need to change it?

    Have a question about my fuel/water separator that I installed last fall. I only used it for about 6-8 hours and then the boat has been sitting in storage/pole barn over the winter (not heated) Do I need to change it this spring? or is it good for 100 hours or so? I ran it will Sta-Bil before it...
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    Looking for a good Topside Clear Coat, U can brush on?

    Hay guys, Im looking around for a Clear Coat/Gel Coat I can brush on (neighbors might get mad if I try to spray) I only want to do the topside. Any suggestions on a long lasting product I should use. Thx for any help. Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat Paint, (maybe, just started looking)
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    Charging Batteries with Solar Panels

    Im hoping to be able to charge my batteries with some array of solar power (when in the north woods), and not need a panel that is as big as my boat to make it work. Looking for some advice as to the practicality of doing this, to just get me by through a week vacation of using a trolling motor...
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    Hub Kit for Tempest Plus

    Anyone know if the Flo-Torq II hub kits are all the same. I just bought a tempest Plus and need the Torq II hub kit, but it looks like there are different types. Does anyone know the part # I would need. Appreciate any help, ty
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    Blue Paint on demo prop, affect Performance?

    Does anyone think the blue paint they have on demo props will affect performance. I was just thinking if it added to blade thickness. If not I want to buy one, so any info would help. thx
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    Small hub prop, Sealed on large hub

    Anyone know where to buy one of those's prop seals so you can use a small hub prop on a large hub gear case (to seal the exhaust).
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