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  1. rothfm

    Conventional fuel pumps on older crossflow V6

    woops, trouble with the image, trying again: I'd be using 2 438556, standard pumps I am familiar with and not expensive.
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    Thanks Joe Reeves

    I havent been on in a while. One of my last posts was replying to Joes heartfelt thread about taking a break for awhile. Without making a fuss, I Wanted to say I'm so glad to see activity from Joe since those posts! I know I'm not alone!!!
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    Conventional fuel pumps on older crossflow V6

    Hi, very familar with v4's as i have been rebuilding them. im gonna work on 2 v6's. One is an 81 with with 2 conventional pumps..the other appears to have been vro at one point, but now also has 2 conventional pumps. i typically use the 438556 or 438559 pumps comonly available(either block...
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    Windlass question about double decks??

    Installing a Horizontal "Quick" Brand Model 1200 on the front bow of my boat. The question is this.... The Rope essentially will be going thru two decks spaced 5" apart. I"m wondering if this will be ok, and if the lower "deck" opening has to be larger than the upper to avoid and mis-feeds. I...
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    Is it ok to install driveshaft upper seal upsidedown?

    1993 crossflow...this is the 2nd lower I've had an issue with new seals at the upper driveshaft housing. pressure testing afterward, still leaks. Found if I turn the upper one around, so the spring is down instead of up...no more leak! I know they don't go like this according to the oem...
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    Spark wire resistance, hate to ask

    forum changes make the search function very cludgy at best...i tried to get some info on this but..... i have new sierra wires on my fresh rebuild crossflow v4...correct number and croff ref to this sierra 9" 8mm wire. for carious reasons im metering ignition components..... new wires measure...
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    Can anyone tell me difference between 2 codes for Evinrude Blue?

    Been searching, and researching. I've got several cross ref charts, and the PPG codes. Seems BRP pn 777175 is the predominant listing for my 1993. It shows 1992-2005 apparantly However I also see 777174, which looks similar and listed as 1989-1993. Not sure what to make of these pn's relating...
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    Plumbing a small loop into fuel supply line? 80's, 90's v4 crossflows.

    When Removing the VRO, and installing the Block attached (pulse port) 2-hose conventional Fuel pump, The net result is a small "loop" that goes to the fuel manifold rail. Coming off the bottom of the pump is a sharp angle, so this loop helps avoid any sharp bends/kinks. I re-use some of the...
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    Trac Titan anchor winches, a Mystery??

    2 yrs ago I began seeing an anchor winch by Company called TRAC. Numerous websites, and other re-sellers were advertising this particular line of winch. There were several models and price points, all very affordable for a DRUM style Alum/Stainless unit. In fact, checking just now, I can still...
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    150 Evinrude crossflows Run as is, or rebuild?

    Curious what others might contribute to my thoughts.... I've had a pair of 150's for a few years. Bought a 1983 and a 1985 for 300 bucks total. Clean, freshwater looking. Was going to rework one and put on my boat, possibly sell the other. The one I started on awhile back, I rebuilt swivel...
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    Thoughts on Whaler Rave 15?

    I"m a longtime boater, and outboard rebuilder......My daughters boyfriend has a relative that offered him thier 1993 Rave 15 as a boat, motor, trailer package for 500. Its not running but comes with 3 115hp Jet Engines, and states it could be made to run or rebuilt. I know nothing about these...
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    Washing out a newly machined block?

    Brought a block to a known very reputable marine Machine shop to have it done .20 Over. Its a 1993 115. I purposely brought it there with the Bubbleback attached...Mainly because those bolts werent looking too good, and he was going to call me before machining. He went ahead and bored...
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    2001 MC 5.0 EFI Throttle Body-appear to be running rich. Trying to help a friend

    Thanks again, Attached are pics of the ECM, comparing against those in the thread above, not sure which one this is. Also attached a pic of this Fuel pressure sensor/switch. He is looking at one at a store but not sure of compatibility. Attempting to replace it as everything else has been done...
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    2001 MC 5.0 EFI Throttle Body-appear to be running rich. Trying to help a friend

    Hi All, First, I'm on the OMC Boards alot here as I'm an outboard guy. I'm trying to help my frustrated friend with his MC issue. As always, Ive spent all week reading Posts of similar, and related topics. Without getting too lengthy, I'll list symptoms and what has been done to date. Boat is...
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    So happy with my 4 blade..info to maybe help someone else.

    I thought I would post my findings of my prop selection, maybe others can find it useful? I have a 20-21 Cuddy/walk-around with a 140 looper Johnson with a 15.25x15". I tach'd out at 6000-6150. While I thought I was propped correctly, I found It took alot of RPM to keep me on-plane, and a...
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    Prop Mfg suggestion?

    Bit of a long read, trying to include as much facts as I can.....I have been researching I dont know enough about diff prop makes/models, so I thought After researchinging these forums, i would toss out some info, see your thoughts. I have a Neptune/OMC 202 with 1993 140 looper 25". Thats a...
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    Outboard guy helping out on a 2001 5.0 MC heat issue, Questions on troubleshooting

    Experienced outboard person here, in beginning stages of assisting a friend that has a 2001 5.0 EFI MCruiser, fresh water cooled. This season he is experiencing a rising heat/with RPM issue. I'm suggesting the steps for him to start with, listed below. Last season he did the mani's and risers...
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    Westerbeke 4.5 gas Troubleshooting? Location help

    Hi All, Hoping someone has some famaliarization with the older Westerbeke 4.5's. I'm working on a family members Westerbeke. I have all the original manuals, service manual, Factory troubleshooting guides and doc's from other members who were able to test components to isolate faulty...
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    Regulator question-Did something stupid, is my boating vacation cut short?

    Had just accepted via another post that this new to me 1993 140 Looper, was not overcharging (13.2 idle, up to 14.7 Wot). I was out fishing 20 offshore, and inadvertently moved my batt switch to off, while running! I have a Make-before-break switch. U usually only change with Engine off. But...
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    1993 140 Looper, new to me low Rpm roughness, and couple questions.

    Thanks Cfauvel, Will post some pics and comments if it helps, and for others if they can. Havent retested with the original OMC wires, but will. I opened the stats tonight, and found some things that is puzzling. Pics below. Couple differences with one part in each side bieng different...
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