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    2006 150 DFI Optimax Overheating Issue

    You may be slightly over propped at "plowing speeds". That would be unusual.... Not many travel at that speed except in a storm. Alternatively, the poppit valve is supposed to open at about 2000RPM. Maybe the poppit valve is still closed leading to overheat. You did put the correct poppit...
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    Fogging thru carburetor

    As Scott politely said, the fogging is not an issue, after your block cracks. Fogging 4 cycle motors is nice, but not a necessity. If it bothers you, pull the spark plugs and give the cylinders a blast of fogging oil. If your block was not drained before running on the muffs/antifreeze, I...
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    Well, That's It. Another Season Over

    Florida has wonderful weather at Halloween time. The air was 74 and the ocean was 75. It could not have been nicer. It is miserable in June-August, at least it was for me. In June. even the morning sun hurt my head. Even with a cap on it hurt. With a wet hat on, in the pool or in the...
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    Johnson 10hp driveshaft

    You might post this in the Johnnyrude forum. Those guys will know for sure. The drivesahft on my '59 Johnny V4 just pulled out. It had 4 splines, if I remember correctly. There was a half circle strap that held the pinon gear into the bearing of the gearcase.
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    Well, That's It. Another Season Over

    I pulled the boats a couple of weeks ago. it was miserable cold and windy/rainy for a week, now the last few days have been nice. However, if I had left the boats in, I likely wouldn't have used them, as I have so many other things to do, and they would have just sat there.
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    2013 Mercruiser 3.0 MPI (engine rebuild)

    Why not consider installing a reman 4.3V6? Much better motor. You will likely need to rebuild the motor mounts, though.
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    Gear oil for mercury 60hp

    Yes, but what quality gear oil was avail in 1994? Was it better than Supertech is now?
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    Outboard not running right with cowling on... and a fix!

    Gee, why not fix the exhaust leak.
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    Gear oil for mercury 60hp

    For a motor that old, most any marine gear lube for mechanical shift motors is fine.
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    Increase power 1993 150 proV

    Your speed is not bad for a 150 on a Bass boat. You might calculate the slip, which will not be much. Maybe raise the motor a bit to lower drag.
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    looking for key for remote johnson 60 hp

    Gee, this is a boat. Get a new key or a lock and key. One snip of a wire cutter allows the boat to be used. Boats can be stolen by towing them away with a rowboat, dingy or waverunner. Security is not paramount.
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    Swapping engines 2004 90hp mercury to a 1989 125 Force wiring

    Are you installing the '89 to replace the 2004? Usually, folks do the opposite. If installing the newer motor, you should price new controls. I paid $130 for new Merc controls and wiring harness. It was plug and play. The wiring for both motors is likely the same or real close, unless the...
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    looking for key for remote johnson 60 hp

    A quick search turned up lots of them. Amazon, Walmart, Wholesalemarine, Marineengine (May have a branch in Australia or at least they do ship there), eBay and others. Some must post to UK.
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    Which gasket??Can anyone Tell me what part I need to replace from this video

    You also might check poppit to make sure it opens at about 2000RPM. Otherwise, water pressure can get high.
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    Which gasket??Can anyone Tell me what part I need to replace from this video

    Overheat at high RPM can be caused by compression leaking into water jacket, poppit valve malfunction, bad thermostats, clogged main jets, etc. Not sure if leaking gaskets cause overheat. In your case, you might take a compression test.
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    johnson 60 hp key

    A quick search turned up lots of them. Amazon, Walmart, Wholesalemarine, Marineengine (May have a branch in Australia or at least they do ship there), eBay and others. Some must post to UK.
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    First Aid Kit

    Gee, A friend of mine had a single item in his first aid kit. It was a wood chistle. He said "I can do anything with that". Not sure I agree with that single proclamation.
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    Identifying my boat!

    My friend had a new 25 foot Steury, in 1976/77. It had a MerCruiser, but had different lines then the picture supplied. Not sure that helps.
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    Identifying my boat!

    Gee, the HIN would normally be on the starboard side of the transom. If no HIN there, maybe the transom was replaced?
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    Trim Pump Motor

    Gee, is that the correct PTT pump/reservoir? My '88 Alpha 1 used the white plastic reservoir that bolted (1 bolt) to the trim pump.
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