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  1. DamianJP

    Filler block permanently in gearcase?

    Hello I was doing a waterpump job on a 1991 standard gearcase. It seems the Filler block plate is permanently in the gear case, It cannot be removed. When I did work on my XR4 gearcase the filler block came out and had to be permatex'd before install. Part looks like this, PART 65...
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    I just hit a major setback in my project...please need advice.

    Hello all As you guys seen Iv'e been working on my nephews engine and I just Hit a "brack wall" when re-installing the mid-section and exhaust plate. When I sandwiched everything together I saw that I can see abit of light threw the front tip of the mid-section and the bottom plate area see...
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    Scream and Fly forum down??

    Hi Just went to scream and fly to dig up some torque specs that a guy named Texas20225 helped me with over there? Anyone else having problems with scream and fly forum? I can get into the main site but Forum section is giving me an error. I need those torque specs! I know its not a direct...
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    2001 Johnson 115 Faststrike / Johnson,OMC and Evinrude history

    Hello again Im looking into getting myself a new boat and I found a nice hull and it has a 2001 Johnson 115 Faststrike on it. I started doing some research and found that Johnson and OMC had started to have problem near their end. I wanted to know is this a dependable motor given its been...
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    Lower unit hardware torque specs

    Hello again Im going to be installing a Lowerunit in there near future but want to get everything lined up so the process will be smooth and no hang ups. What are the torque specs on my lower unit hardware. 1991 200HP Offshore. 1/2 x1 (Trim tab bold- Manual said to 25FT.LB is this good?)...
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    Temp gauge / Need certain sender?

    Hello again all I just get a temp gauge in and I came across a post saying you need a certain sending unit to match your temp gauge. Now when I was at a marine supply ordering parts I ran the question at the gentalmen. I told him I had a teleflex gauge that I might need a sending unit to match...
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    Temperature sender confusion

    Hello again Im trying to install a temp gauge but when I looked , both cylinder heads have a sender or sensor. The alarm in the remote box works fine just got a new temp gauge and need to find the sender, then hook it up to a gauge. The above pic is hooked up to this area by the stater...
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    Studs came out...How to install?

    Hello again I had 2 studs come out on me. 1 front stud on the lower unit and 1 on the back that holds the powerhead on. I think the threads in the head and lower unit are fine, they just back out cause there was rust at the tip of the stud and when the nut got to the bad part, it started to...
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    Permatex ultra black and poppet gasket

    Hello again all Getting a poppet done and iv'e just reassembled the poppet guts and it's time to put it all together and on the block. Can I use permatex ultra black as abit of dressing to aid the seal with the 2 (what looks like cork) gaskets? ALso what material is these gaskets made out of...
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    Torque specs, once again

    Hey all Iv'e seen some posts before on to sometimes go on feeling and posts to follow the torque specs in the book, I'm abit confused. Here is alist of areas I will be working with. Im not used to going on 'feeling' yet so I would like to know a value if possible. Poppit--Nothing in manual...
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    What part is this?

    Hi again While working on my nephews engine I came across something I don't know. Part 24 on the schematic in link. http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_Pictures3.asp?dnbr=816098%2090&ivar=images/COMMON/19575.png&inbr=555&bnbr=150&bdesc=Reed+Block+and+Cylinder+Head What is it's function and...
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    1994 200HP Mercury Offshore 2.5 litre Power head removal and advice.

    Hello again My nephew had this engine for 4-5 years and used in salt daily. It has these bad symptoms. A)Stops peeing now and again and then just steam followed by the overheat alarm. Have to rev it abit to get the pee stream back and alarm goes off. B) Tries to Idle and eventually chokes it...
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    How to set Idle and In gear speeds 3.5B2 and NS5B

    Hello again I just got a Actron digital timing light for my arsenal of tools.http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16315 I have the Tohatsu manual for 1 and 2 cylinder engines.This is my first time using a timing light. I'm prolly going to feel abit dumb when I get this done but I need...
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    Did I get over charged??? Please help

    Hello Just got this statement back I and think not only did they add more hours that it should have took, I think they over charged. $5,905.58 !!! First off only 1 engine had a slight overheat prob so I was expecting a water pump change on that engine. And the other engine had a problem with...
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    Timing light and test tach help

    Hello everyone I'm picking up some tools to add to my collection and wanted your guys opinion about these items. I'm trying to get the best deal possible to save some coin. But if spending 'abit' more to get better quality is needed, let me know. Timing light...
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    Timing light and test tach help

    Hello everyone I'm picking up some tools to add to my collection and wanted your guys opinion about these items. I'm trying to get the best deal possible to save some coin. But if spending 'abit' more to get better quality is needed, let me know. Timing light...
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    Water pump parts, some missing? 3.5B2

    Hey guys :D Gonna grab a water pump kit soon and had some questions. I saw on this site that the kit only had these parts... http://www.internetoutboards.com/partdetail.asp?id=113 3F0-65011-0 Liner (cup) 369-65021-1 Impeller 3F0-65018-0 Gasket. Pump Case 3F0-65025-0 Guide Plate...
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    What year/info is this motor...need help

    Hey guys I just got a engine for my nephew. Guy told us it was a 2000 6hp yamaha but I think it's a 5hp either a nissan/tohatsu or a yamaha. When I look up either a yamaha or nissan/tohatsu they seem like only 5hp and under had the internal tanks. As you will see the pic, it had a internal tank...
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    What year/info is this motor...need help

    Hey guys I just got a engine for my nephew. Guy told us it was a 2000 6hp yamaha but I think it's a 5hp either a nissan/tohatsu or a yamaha. When I look up either a yamaha or nissan/tohatsu they seem like only 5hp and under had the internal tanks. As you will see the pic, it had a internal tank...
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    1980 50HP Water jacket cover sealing?

    Hey guys My buddy just fixed his water jacket leak by the top plug. Seemed like pitting was the culprit and it didn't allow the gasket to do it job right. He JB-Welded it nice and level and is ready to seal it back up. He has a new gasket ,but does he just use the gasket? Or should he use some...
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