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    Future use/sale of 2 strokes?

    For the past few years I've been hearing that 2-stroke outboards either won't be manufactured or that there is a law banning the manufacture of 2-strokes in 2006.And yet I see that Yamaha and Evenrude are still making them. <br />As a commercial user of outboards can I still use and rent...
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    Frustrated.....pulling prop shaft.

    I noticed that my prop shaft has a slight bend in it and after doing some research found that it is bad too run that way.<br />Well I need a special tool to remove the bearing carrier assembly in order to remove the shaft.<br />Anyone know where I can find one of these tools? It is for a Merc...
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    Johnson 115hp 4 stroke..oil filter or not???

    I just finished breaking in my new motor and went to change the oil. I can't find the filter???? I looked in the manual and there is no mention of a oil filter anywhere.
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    Sea King 6hp what year?

    It is a sea king, 6hp, brown.<br />Mod: VWB 52106A<br />SER:67X 20664 <br /><br />Does any one have any info or site I could find the year of this motor I am thinking early 70's.
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    Questions on Big Mercury's.

    I would like to know the difference between the Opti's, XB's,XS's, racing X, etc. Especially the 250 XS. Have seen some 21 footers with the 250XS on them and seem to really fly yet be reliable. Most 21 footers are rated for 250's yet most seem to run 225's and yes some do have a 250 yami or...
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    Is this a real Yammy problem?

    I was just wondering if anyone out there has heard off or knows anyone who has heard of problems with 1999 Yamaha Vmax's.It's a 150 and I talked to one guy who said they have ignition problems. Anyone have any experience or thoghts on this?? <br /><br />I really like the motor and the price...
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    Who REALLY makes 4 strokes again.

    I am sorry i have searched for this info and can not find it I know there is good thread on this some where.<br /><br />As far as I know there is what 3 companys that make 4 strokes 115 hp and up, and some of the companys just put there cowls and graphics on.<br /><br />I beleive Merc has used...
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    98 Merc 25hp thermostat in or out?

    New question? <br />Thanks for the help on the pump cwilt.<br /><br />I recently purchased a used 98 Merc with electric start and when first trying it out noticed first it pee real good and then it would spit. Then it would pee again and start spitting. <br /><br />After replacing the water pump...
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    American Toyota..Junk or not.

    Just wondering your guy's opinion on American made Toyota's if they are any good or not and if the American built Toyota's are junk if so how do they sell so many and can I really order a foreign one.<br /><br />Here is some more thoughts on the issue there a ways down in this post. :)...
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    Prop Question - 20' Lund Fisherman/Yamaha F200

    Looking for some help with prop selection. I have an '04 20' Fisherman with the 200HP 4-stroke Yamaha. It appears to have the stock aluminum prop @ 14.25 x 19. The boat has rather poor top end in my mind and cavitates like crazy if it is trimmed anywhere over 1/2 on the gauge or you make a turn...
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    E Tec commercial.

    Does anybody have the link to the funny E-Tec commercial w/the Pink Thong dude and Evinrude.<br /><br />I thought it was here somwhere but I can't find it.<br />Thanks in advance.
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    Lund boat light confusion

    1. I have a 2000 Lund pro-v I have a set of 4 dummy lights incased in a round 3” circle.<br />I must be and idiot because I can figure out three of them but the one on the bottom<br />looks like a canister with a plug? Is that supposed to be the injection oil level?<br />If so is that reading...
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    Lund boat light confusion

    1. I have a 2000 Lund pro-v I have a set of 4 dummy lights incased in a round 3” circle.<br />I must be and idiot because I can figure out three of them but the one on the bottom<br />looks like a canister with a plug? Is that supposed to be the injection oil level?<br />If so is that reading...
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    Outboard weights? Is this True?

    E-TEC 75/90hp 320lbs.<br />Mercury OptiMax 75/90hp 375lbs.<br />4-stroke 75/90hp 386lbs. <br />Yamaha 4-stroke 75/90hp 369lbs.<br /><br />Can anyone verify these numbers?
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    Conventional plug or Surface gap plug

    I was wondering about substituting the "normal" kind of spark plug in place of the surface gap kind in my Mercury engine.<br /><br />I was thinking maybe the conventional plugs would run hotter and not load up as much when I'm just puttin' around? Those surface gap plug just have to be about as...
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    Trailer ground question?

    Do properly wired lights on a trailer ground through the coupler or through the connector white wire. Is the hitch nothing more than an accidental default if the ground wire becomes corroded or breaks.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.
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    1994 Evinrude 25 horse. oil/gas ratio?

    I recently bought a boat rigged with a 1994 Evinrude 25 horse. I could not find the oil/gas ratio labeled anywhere on the motor itself and I just wanted to make sure I am mixing properly. This would probably be a 50:1 mix, am I correct? Thanks for any help in clarifying this.
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    Computer virus (?) Help?

    Today at 4:09 pm I receive 44 of these emails being returned (?) to me...which of course I never sent. Question is...is this my problem, or someone elses?<br />In checking my sent mail folder...they were never sent. What bothers me...some is the .rr.rochester.net ISP provider is listed on each...
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    Which/Who's GAS

    Anyone have any input on which gas is the best for a 150 hp 4 stroke motor? I've heard Holiday's gas is the worst and didn't know if anyone knew why, or which stations carry "better" gas in Minnesota.<br /><br />Thanks
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