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    2006 175 Optimax been sitting 8+ years

    Optimax uses ports on fuel and air rails to diagnose engine issues. These will clearly indicate is fuel pumps are working and if air compressor is working. You might look into a set of gauges. They are similar to a/c gauges, but would require different fittings. May be adaptable?
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    Intermittent four beeps engine sputter

    4 beeps is water in fuel on Optimax motors. Not sure about yours. Do you have the water separator under the cowling like Optimax?
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    1996 Johnson 150 no spark

    Yes, Some might conclude that12VDC is used by the powerpack, if one looked at the wiring diagram, and specifically traced the yellow/red wire from the starter solenoid, to the powerpack. However, there are alternate facts, or so I have been told.
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    More testing on Sharrow prop...

    If they want to mass market that prop, the price will need to get to $1500 or so. it does not look that hard to cast, so that should be doable. Remember, the first new integrated circuit of a new design costs $500K. After that they cost a few cents apiece, but you need to amortize the initial...
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    Short in my analog gauges!!!!!!!

    Gauges need ground, power and some kind of sender. Power and ground are common to all gauges, If more than one malfunctions, suspect power and/or ground. Likely all gauges are powered by one small amp rated fuse.
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    Which carpet glue?

    I use whatever the Home Despot has on hand for outdoor carpet.
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    Which carpet glue?

    Any indoor/outdoor carpet mastic. Latex works good, but must not get wet until it has dried.
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    What are these ?

    Actually they were inline circuit breakers. I suspect they are garbage now.
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    1998 johnson ocean runner 200hp j200txecm fuel bulb needs pumped at low idle or will stall

    Check your antisiphon valve for dirt, causing it to partially stick closed.
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    Trim tabs.??

    Gee, I think it depends on the trim of the boat. My 19' SeaRay I/O was butt heavy, as most I/O boats are. Power adjustable Trim tabs helped a lot, as you could put the tabs down, and back off the throttle, in rough seas. My 21 foot dual console has O/B power. It is nose heavy. I do not...
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    1996 Johnson 150 no spark

    That motor likely feeds +12VDC to the powerpack when the starter is cranking. After the ign key is set to run, the ign power is all from the stator. You might start by testing for +12VDC at the power pack when cranking, as she may not start without this auxiliary power.
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    1977 Mercury 1500 inline 6 motor with distributor.

    That motor will have 2 zerk fittings on the distributor rotation linkage. Have they been lubed? If the distributor won't rotate (make sure it isn't against the stop), likely something solid got into the rotation sleeve. I have never seen this, so it is a guess, likely a SWAG.
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    1977 Mercury 1500 inline 6 motor with distributor.

    Throttle cable must push the throttle closed. Adjust the barrel nut until it does, with a little preload. if she still runs too fast at idle, you can back off the "idle stop" set screw. It is located above the distributor. You will then again need to adjust the throttle cable to push the...
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    Boat prop issue

    Show us a picture of the transom, especially where the antiventilation plate falls in relation to the bottom of the hull. What is the height of the transom? I would expect a 20" transom.
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    Permatex Aviation Gasket Former.-

    OK, on my '98 cylinder heads there are water passages and Orings. Silicone caulk around the water passages, Grease on O rings.
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    Permatex Aviation Gasket Former.-

    Johnson/Evinrude have their own recommendations as to what to use on crankcase edges. It varies by year. On my '98 V6 they specify OMC Locquic primer followed by OMC Gel-Seal II Om my 1959 Fat Fifty, OMC specified permetex #1 hard setting gasket compound. What does your engine specify?
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    Fouled Crankcase.-

    Gee, several of those Lucas synthetic 2 cycle oil products are not TCW-III rated. They advertise that "It is formulated to meet or exceed ISO EGD, JASO FD and API TC.". Anyone know those certifications?
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    Struggle Bus

    What is the float bowl made of? If plastic, check it with a straight edge for warpage.
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    Struggle Bus

    As in the carbs are entirely plastic. They exist on the 1996+ V4 and V6 models. Your carbs are different than the V4/6 carbs. Hopefully they are aluminum.
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    Struggle Bus

    Idle mixture settings need to be done on a warm motor, under load in the water. They are adjusted for each carb individually. Initial setting is just to get her started and warmed up. Also, If you have plastic carbs, the bowls can warp.
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