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    blackmax 175hp removal

    Here ya go.....
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    Tablet or laptop

    Depends on OS..Some of the older software wont run with W10
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    1979 2.0L Mercury v175 no water from tell tale

    Sounds like impeller is pumping...the models that tube comes off adapter(single hose no "T" from t-stats) has to be ran in barrel as backpressure needed to hold water in adapter to "P". Also make sure hoses correct location as cooling in different. Hoses should run from left head to right head...
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    Boost Speed with Outboard Engine Height Adjustments

    Marine Tech Tips - Boost Speed with Outboard Engine Height Adjustments Posted by Charles Plueddeman on February 02, 2017 Any owner seeking the last bit of speed from an outboard-powered boat should grab a yard stick. Not to measure boat speed, but to gauge the mounting height of the...
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    Johnson V4 85 hp to MOD or Transform into 140hp

    I finally got the rusty mess apart after soaking in transmission bath. Will get you measurements in a day or so as covered up in winterizes....
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    johnson v4 carb differences advantages and disadvantages ???

    No the shoe is the exhaust coupler(see below) and drill just the 3 holes on each side of unit....
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    '89 Mariner 175 No hole shot power

    I don't use Merc's testing from manuals. I looked in my manuals and found them specs but read 2A-11( below) as 400rpm is cranking speed with plugs removed,1000 rpm is idle ad 3000 should only be done in water with load on prop. CDI's specs are at cranking speeds except when testing high speed miss.
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    Johnson V4 85 hp to MOD or Transform into 140hp

    I will get em for ya this week as bought a 110HP today for lower unit($35). Powerhead shot as it was on a sunk boat but good enough for measurements.....
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    Tywraps in lieu of metal hose clamps

    Those are not a standard wire tie as they are a radius tie and pull a full 360 around hose.....
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    Evinrude 50 1991 replace VRO pump to old style pump

    Just get the 2 line with rear pulse port and mount where yellow pointer is ...remove the 1/4-20 bolt and plug off pulse limiter.
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    Johnson 150 Fast Strike problems running after sitting a while .

    The problem is the roller is not against the timing arm(yellow space).....
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    1984 Johnson v4 140 HP Carb Crossover Year Problem

    Should be a jet in hole below......
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    Johnson 150 Fast Strike problems running after sitting a while .

    This is what it should look like.... And remove optical cover and make sure advance arm is like this.... and not like this as they do slip...more often on hot foot models.
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    VRO Failure and cause...

    Had a customer ask me to look at boat tonite. He was running across lake and lost power and had to have fishing partner pump bulb and idle back to launch. Removed and tested and it failed pressure/vacuum tests. Took it apart and the diaphragm cup had came loose from shaft as the sonic welds...
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    1999 3 cyl mercury - engine or drive unit knock

    Just got thru building one that was doing same thing...knocking. All cylinders has was above 116psi except #3 which was 102psi. This is why compression test are only good for seeing if cylinder can support combustion and is not a good indicator of engine condition. Leakdown test on that cylinder...
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    135 Crossflow Powerhead Swap, Problem midsection interchange.

    Ok try these....Must not be a 80's powerhead as nothing on blocks exhaust/water line up......will leak exhaust into cooling area.
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    What CARBS do I have? CF 135 hp Frankenmotor.

    They should be stamped/cast with throat size in square area left of right needle.
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    150 Evinrude EXEOM 1995 - 2 part driveshaft removal

    BRP/OMC makes a driveshaft removing tool for pulling driveshaft, it just bend ears on clip and no harm will come swapping shafts....I myself and dealers been doing it for years...
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    1990 Evinrude 100XP info

    Compression test 1st !!!! Crossflows are bad about coked rings and look thru the carbs to see if it has the Boyenson reeds as it has the decal...You will be back!!
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    Johnson 225HO rebuild.......

    Here is a pic of the little culprit that started this damage... Here is finger port and exhaust port damage and sleeve is not repairable and will be replaced... Here is piston and it has crack in sidewall and on verge of complete failure.......
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