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    Broke the trim/tilt release screw

    Hay! I have a 1990 Merc V-200. I broke my trim/tilt pressure release screw around where the flathead screwdriver would go so now I dont know if its really getting tight enough. This is the screw that you would release so the trim/tilt would release and you could move the motor up and down by...
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    Buzzing from the control box

    I was getting a buzzing from my control box the last time I was out untill I switched it to neutral. Is that the overheat alarm? I just put the control box in and wasn't sure if thats where the alarm is, is there a temp gauge in there. I have a 1990 v-200 2.4L Merc. My understanding was the...
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    Buzzing from the control box

    I was getting a buzzing from my control box the last time I was out untill I switched it to neutral. Is that the overheat alarm? I just put the control box in and wasn't sure if thats where the alarm is, is there a temp gauge in there. I have a 1990 v-200 2.4L Merc. My understanding was the...
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    Trying to figure out what motor I have (s/n is wrong)

    Anyone want to try to figure this out with me :laugh: Im ondering if anyone has an idea of why my s/n would come up as Thruster. My title says 1990 v-200 EL s/n oc941225 and that is whats on the motor as well. They used the motor for racing back in the 90's and did alot of modifications. I think...
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    Drain hole repair

    have a old 1983 ranger with a leaky brass drain hold its leaking around the edges. I want to get it out and put in a new one. Im looking for a good one to put in there with out buying the tool that squeezes it (like the ones they use for the brass tubes) Anyone have any ideas on what type I...
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    What Tachometer should I use?

    My tach went the last time I was out (not sure if that was from some other problem) I'm not sure what tacho would work with my motor. Mercury 1990 V-200. Not sure if a 4-6-12 pole would work, or if a 4-cycle gas type would work, maybe none of those. What im thinking is its a 3 pulse 6 pole, but...
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    Here's a good one for u guys, prop or motor problem

    I Bought a 1883 v375 18' Ranger with 1990 200hp merc last year. Rebuilt the carbs and changed all the hoses everywhere, cleaned the fuel tanks & changed the fuel pump diaphragm. I took the boat out for the first time last week. It has a 26 pitch Chopper prop on it. It was having a lot of trouble...
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    18' ranger 200hp, Dual vs. Single steering cable question

    Has anyone ever used a single steering cable on a boat that will do 70mph. Im set up for dual, but im wondering if anyone has used a single cable on a fast boat and what problems they might of had. I know its not recommended. Has anyone had hard steering, chain walk/control problems? Thx for any...
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    What Octane/Racing fuel should I use

    Hay, I have a 1990 200hp merc that was used for racing back in the 90's. I was told to use racing fuel in it. It has higher compression then normal 132psi and larger jets. They prob re ringed it with steel I was told. Looking for any recommendations on what fuel to use (octane level). I was...
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    1990 200hp Merc Different main jet sizes

    I rebuilt the carbs after buying a boat and found that 2 of the main jets are different then the other 4. There may be a reason. I put the jets back without knowing where they were befor taking them apart. The top carb has .084&.086 ,middle .084/.084, bottom .088/.086 (bottom should have...
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    Fuel Sending Unit length Question

    I need to replace my sending units I have 2 13" deep tanks. I just want to make sure I go with the right length unit, im thinking if the 6-12" Moeller, or should I go with something longer. Any info would be great befor buying Thx
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    Using Car fuel hose in boat

    Does anyone see a problem using car fuel hose for the to tank fill spout and venting? I have the coastguard stuff for the fuel lines. Just easier to get and it really doesn't gas in it much so I thought it would be ok.
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    Varnish from plastic gas tanks

    I've been reading the forums and I want to make sure I dont put something in my plastic gas tanks that will eat them with the varnish. I have about 1/8 inch of it in the bottom of two 12g tanks. I wanted something I could put in let it sit for a few days then power wash it out. I was thinking...
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