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    pressure pump wont stop

    Hi guys,my freshwater system has been fine,pumping up the pressure and stopping itself when pressurized and turning itself back on when I begin to use water and the pressure drops a little.The other day the pump ran and never stopped,I have pressure but the pump wont stop.Is there a repair kit...
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    Shore power,boat outlets out

    I usually leave a fan running in my cabin.When i got to my boat after a heavy rain shower,the fan was not running.I checked and all the outlets were not working.The outlet breaker was not tripped but I changed the breaker any way.1 of the outlets in the cockpit may have gotten pretty wet and I...
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    steering helm/cable reeplacement

    Hi guys,my 17ft Mako needs a new helm.when I turn the wheel to port it turns the motor fine but when i turn to stbd and get it almost as far as it should go the wheel make a popping sound and just turns and I cant get the motor to turn back.I assume I need to replace the helm.Should I also...
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    Stern light replacement choice opinions

    I am replacing the stern light on my 280 regal because the chrome ring is pitted.The choices at the marine store are an Attwood Stainless ring with a regular bulb for only $15(i like the idea of stainless) or a Perko chrome over brass with a glass fuse- like bulb for $30.Which sounds better and...
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    Ebay standard procedure

    I dont ebay much but recently I put an item for auction.My payment procedure was contact me immediately at auctions end and payment 48hours.The auction ended Last Wednesday night and the winner did not contact me until Sunday after I sent him numerous emails and invoices.I assumed he turned his...
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    Thanks Tom @ bennett trimtabs

    I hooked up with Tom Mcgaw from bennett trimtabs on this forum and he helped me through a trimtab reseal and a modification to get more range out of the tabs and even sent me the proper o-rings to do the job.He emailed me ,sent me instructions and even offered me his phone # to walk me through...
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    twin 5.0 run at different temps

    Hi guys,I need a few ideas.I have twin 5.0lx merc stern drives(230 hp).I have had this boat for 1 full season and before I ever put it in the water I did a water pump service in the o/ds,water circulator pumps,manifolds and risers and thermostats.My port temp is right where I want it to be and...
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    less labor w/o VRO?????

    Hi guys,I am having a motor swapped over to my mako from another boat.The motor going on to my Mako has oil injection and I am requesting to the mechanic to eliminate the oil injection while doing the the swap for me.Will this result in less labor cost and about how much if so???The motor is a...
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    zinc i/o fin sealer

    Had a problem last season with zinc fin falling off and I used whatever I had on hand to seal the threads and keep it in place after replacing it twice and ruining 1 prop(I guess the zinc hit the prop when it fell off).The report is that blue rtv sealant worked great!!!!!I just removed it and it...
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    Quicksilver 2 cycle oil

    I am curious if Quicksilver 2 cycle oil is as good as it is expensive?????Charlie
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    Grease out of back of hub

    hi guys,I dont know much about trailers so when i got my 80 something Shorlander I had a local trailer place put new hubs on it.I dont trailer much and I grease the heck out of the bearing buddies before and after I trailer and the only problem i can see is that grease seems to sling out of the...
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    Spark plugs short reach???

    I had new manifolds put on one of my motors.Since acess is a problem I asked that new plugs be put in while the manifold was off.I supplied the plugs NGK YR5.The mechanic never put them in because he said they were much shorter than the plugs that were in there.Are shorter plugs ok????The motor...
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    alpha trim cylinder retaining ring

    The retaining ring seems to have broken loose and is sliding on the ram.Can I get a new one and replace it without taking the whole thing apart????Charlie
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    95 150 ocen pro shaft too short

    Anyone know where I can get a kit to change a 20 inch shaft to a 25 inch shaft.I have a 20 inch on my 1995 Ocean pro and need it to be a 25 inch to fit my boat.Charlie
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    Modifying 20in shaft to 25

    Hi guys ,I have this also posted in Johnson-evinrude.because i really need help fast.To get right to the point,I bought a 95 150 Rude ocean pro with a 20in shaft that I am putting on my 17ft Mako(yes I know its a little large) and have discovered that I need a 25inch shaft .I bought the 95 150...
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    bought wrong motor need advice

    Hi guys.Well I thought I was having a new (used) motor put on my 17ft Mako yesterday.The place doing the switch for me told me that all 17ft Makos took a standard 20inch outboard,so I didnt bother to measure.I had a lot of trouble finding a good newer used outboard around 100hp.I finally found a...
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    bought wrong motor need advice

    Hi guys.Well I thought I was having a new (used) motor put on my 17ft Mako yesterday.The place doing the switch for me told me that all 17ft Makos took a standard 20inch outboard,so I didnt bother to measure.I had a lot of trouble finding a good newer used outboard around 100hp.I finally found a...
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    engine and manifold descaling

    I replaced my thermostat yesterday and there seemed to be quite a bit of black crap holding it in.I wanted to clean it up a bit before putting it back together.There must be other crap inside the block and manifolds.Has anyone run anything special through the engine to clean it out??????Charlie
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    year of motor in ser#????

    I am buying a motor that the owner states is a 96.The ser# does not have a 96 in it but it does have a 94 in it.Should I assume it is a 94????It is a 150 ocean pro.The motor is all white with blue "ocean pro"lettering.Charlie
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    year of motor in the ser# ??

    I am buying what the owner states is a 96 150 ocean pro.The ser# has no 96 in it but it does have a 94.Should I assume it is a 94.The owner bought it new in 96 and claims it is a 96.
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