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    1994/200 died,no spark

    My friends 200 merc suddenly died.he heard a clunk sound,alarm,then it shut itself down.gets fuel,good compression,no spark.i usually post on the OMC site and have some knowledge,not alot with MERC,Im wondering if he possibly had a failure of the oil injection system ,which would give him the...
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    tashadaddy PM sent

    Need some help tash.ASAP
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    Need help QUICK,SuZuki 4 stroke's sank

    Boat with 2-250 Suzukis sank last nite.Dont know what to do to begin pickling 4 strokes,boat was raised,was NOT running during sinking. Where to start process.Thanks Believe the power was ON.Mike
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    yam 4 stroke drive/crankcase seal?

    Buddy changed his oil on 04 225 4 stroke yam.and made a huge mess.This was in Jan.used boat this week and has a oil leak that is coming out of the small drain holes on lower unit.we pulled the lower and it seems?that the oil is leaking from the top of the drive shaft /actually the bottom of...
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    Tachometer ??

    Would a 2001 tach.for a 90 hp 2 stroke .fit a 1997 90 2 stroke.?Is there any identification I need to look for specifically to know what tach fits my 97.?like a different plug set up or color of plug.Thanks
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    1997 225 s.l.o.w. problem?

    rigged 225 on my boat with vro disconnected,(pulled the amphenol connector,plugged oil line)enginge wont go above 2500 rpm and bucks.I see a red plug that is located on the electrical contact board on port side,it seems to be there to allow a disconnect of something?is this something I should be...
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    90 hp trim n tilt ?

    1996 90 needs a new t-n-t motor.does anyone make a plastic or rust proof housing ?I see there are 3 manufactures on iboats for sale,any preferance between arco,mallory and sierra.Thanks.
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    Verado steering?

    Can a verado steering helm be used with a seastar cylinder
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    teleflex CAPILANO helm ?

    Anyone have any experience with a teleflex capilano 1250 helm.I was given the helm ,hoses and cylinder.So I THOUGHT I was ahead of the game.Problem is the helm seems to be locking up.If I bypass the cylinder,the helm turns good>I tried 2 cylinders with a seastar cylinder on my 1997 225...
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    steering help needed

    no selling, buying or offers to. see guidelines forum
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    baystar steering

    I realize this is the omc forum,but,no answers on the forum and I know there are some experienced wrenches here,anyone have any input on the baystar hydraulic steering systems,a friend ,in the outboard business for yrs.says to avoid,I only have used the seastar and hynautic,dont want to spend...
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    Baystar Hydraulic steering ?

    I'm thinking about installing a baystar system in my 17 ft 90 hp,skiff.Ive installed teleflex and seastar ,but,a reputable mechanic friend told me the baystar is trouble.The price is half what a seastar is and if the baystar is not good,Im going back to a no feedback system .Anyone have any...
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    Furuno Fcv-663

    A neighbor was going through his old boat stuff and gave me a furuno fcv663 fishfinder/depth machine.He didn't have the transducer.Questions I have, 1)is this a good machine,2)is it worth getting a transducer for cost wise 3)does Furuno have any kind of program that you can send unit to them and...
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    Disconnected VRO?

    Disconnected the VRO on my 1995 225 because it replaced an earlier non-VRO and dont want to locate tank etc.When I turn the key I get a continuous alarm.The VRO wiring is disconnected,but,could this be a low fuel pressure alarm?I see the connector for the fuel sensor,I also see a red plug??kinda...
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    What gearcase would u use?

    I picked up a pair of 1995 225 loopers,one has counter rotating gearcase.Though both seem to be OK,and I have drained the gear oil,both OK,the counter rotating is much cleaner,the right hand had tilt issues,therefore had been left in the S.Fla.saltwater for a period of time that left it to loose...
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    aftermarket carb kits

    I see iboats sells carb kits. I need 6 for my 1995 225 looper,my old boss insisted on the omc,soooo,is aftermarket ok,and,am I goin nuts,I cant find the kit for a 1995 225 looper,is the bombardier site a bear to work through or is it my computer.If anyone got a direct link to the USA parts it...
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    Armstrong stainless bracket parts

    Looking for the parts that beef uf the armstrong engine bracket(225 hp)it says noyt needed for up 2 150.Anyhoo,I saw a boat with thenm today,basically a piece of stainless approx.14inches by 28 with about a 80 degree bend to bolt into transom,anyone know a ss scrap yard in south fl.thanx MIKE
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    tilt sensor on steering tube?

    just picked up a pair of 225 loopers,both needing trim units,while taking the old steering tube out,the swich and plastic cam?device,made of plastic got distroyed,the questions,why are they there,the older engines worked fine without,most important,I want to do away with them,(less stuff to go...
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    trim motor ? ansd steering tube?

    I see iboats sells 3 replacements,arco cheapest,then mallory then sierra,any advice whom to avoid,1995 225 johnson. I know there are aftermarket steering tube companies,can anyone STEER me to one,thanx
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    Dehadly

    Your PM are full,want to contact you about your eng.Mike
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