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    1998 Ocean Pro loses power after running for a few minutes

    ~~Motor is a 1998 Ocean Pro 175 E175EXECD Was running boat today and running along good about half throttle. I had ran about a mile and all of the sudden the motor cut back and sounded like a rev limiter. I pulled throttle back down to neutral and let it wind down. I put it back in drive and was...
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    compression issues on 1998 Evinrude Ocean Pro 175

    ~~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have an evinrude ocean pro 175 e175execd. it is a 97 according to plate on back but when you pull up model number it comes up a 1998 I'm having some issues with compression. 5 of the 6 cylinders are within...
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    can anyone tell me how to check overheat alarm

    I just got my 97 ocean pro 175 E175EXECD and was just curious if there is a way to double check the overheat alarm on it to find out if it works or not. Trying to make sure its tip top shape before I really start using it.
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    Where does this vacuum hose go

    I have a 1997 evinrude ocean pro 175 E175EXECD. I just got it about a month ago and was cleaning carbs yesterday and found a vacuum hose not connected to anything. The same hose on the other side goes down under the fuel pump and ties into something. does anyone know where I can find a...
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    1997 Evinrude Ocean Pro 175 How to adjust idle??

    I have a 1997 evinrude ocean pro 175 model E175EXECD. It runs fine on the hose but when I put it in the water it wants to die when I put it into gear. I need to adjust the idle up on it some and was wondering how to go about it. My last boat had a 50 with a single carb and a lot simpler set up...
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    what paint to use on 1985 pro line cc

    I have an 85 pro line cc. I'm wanting to redo the inside but want to do it myself. It's an old boat and I'm not looking for perfection just effectiveness. I'm looking for something I can roll on our brush that's not going to cost me a fortune but will look ok. Any ideas would be appreciated...
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    1997 Evinrude Ocean Pro 175 What are low compression heads and do I have them.

    I just bought a 20foot pro line with a 1997 Evinrude 175 Ocean Pro. E175EXECD I checked compression and they were all right around 90. I thought that was low but then read someone else's post and they mentioned something about low compression heads. Just wanting to know what the difference...
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    How can i test tilt and trim motor

    I just bought 1987 Merc 60 0b17115 think the last number is 0 couldn't read it good. Guy told me tilt and trim didn't work was wondering how I can test the motor bypassing solenoid. He put new solenoids on it just not sure he has them hooked up correctly.
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    low compression on #1 cylinder

    just picked up a boat with a 1987 Merc 60 SN 0b17115 and I think last number was 0 couldn't read it good. It only has 30 psi on #1 and 120 on 2 and 3. There is some sort of white looking build up on the plug out of number 1. I wanted to see if anyone could tell me what my issue may be. Guy I...
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    Installed am fm stereo and getting a popping noise when motor is running

    I recently installed an am fm stereo in my boat and I ran it to its own battery that is not tied in to anything on the outboard yet when I crank the motor I get a continuos popping noise through the speakers. It plays fine with motor off. Any ideas. the wiring is zip tied together with all of...
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    2004 mercury 50 runs good at low rpm but not high rpm

    I'm researching this for my dad. He has a 2004 Mercury 50. it cranks and idles fine and will run fine at lower rpms fine. when he gives it throttle and runs at higher speeds it will run at that speed for a few minutes and then drop back down as if you were throttling it back down. if you hit...
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    Wiring Mess on Tracker Pro Guide 16 need wiring diagram

    I bought a 1998 Tracker Pro Guide 16 with mess for wiring.. I guess guy was in the process of rewiring and just quit. I have a mess of wires that go nowhere. It has a plug on one end but nothing on the other and a lot of things just don't match up. The only things that worked when I got it...
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    Force 50 tattle tale

    I just bought a 1996 Force 50 said it was a saltwater series. Motor does not have a tattle tale. Is this motor just like the older ones I have an 86 85h that has the plug by the thermostat housing that you can add a tattle tale. I see on this motor on top you have what looks like a brass...
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    What size is allen head bolt on exhaust snout

    I have a 1986 85hp force. I had to cut allen head bolt that holds it on. Could anyone tell me what size that bolt is. I was wanting to pick one up on my way home from work. Thanks
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    What oil goes in trim pump

    Was loading boat today on a pretty steep ramp and the trim motor was running but not trimming the outdrive up. Rocked the boat and it came on up. Pretty sure fluid is low what oil do I need to put in it.
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    3.0 Not taking fuel when under a load (I think)

    Took boat out today for first time since I started working on it. First little while it ran fine opened up good. adjusted idle a little bit. was running later and when its under a load you have to ease it up or it will cut out. If you put it in neutral and give it the throttle it is fine it...
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    3.0 Mercarb questions

    I have a 1986 3.0 with a Mercarb on it. I just had it rebuilt a couple of days ago. When I got the boat there was a nipple or vacuum connection on starboard side towards the top of carburator that was not hooked to anything. What is this and where does it go. Second question is about the...
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    How should lower unit sound when boat is running on muffs

    I have a 3.0 mercruiser it is a pre alpha drive originally had an mr drive on it. My question is I just replaced all bellows gimbal bearing and fixing to change lower unit oil and water pump. I got it all back together today and had it running and heard a small roar from the outdrive. I owned...
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    Motor dies in reverse

    I just got through with a transom service got outdrive back in now when I put it in reverse it kills the motor I have never ran this boat so o don't know if it did this before our not. What is this problem and how do I fix it.
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    Trying to pull lower unit and snapped one of stainless bolts HELP

    I was trying to do a water pump change and broke one of the long stainless bolts off. The head came off of bolt. The lower unit wil not come off. Would there be any reason that would keep lower unit on. It will movearound but will not come off. Any hints help anything lol.
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