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    wiring harness swap question???

    I have a 2000 evinrude 200hp ficht fuel injected motor on my boat. I am swapping it for an either 99 or 2000 johnson 250hp carburated motor. When i disconnected the wiring harness from the 200 I noticed all the plugs look the same as the harness from my 250 motor. So the question in will the...
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    Help 1996ish Evinrude 115hp running problem???

    Ok here is what is wrong and what I have done so far. The problem is it runs like a cylider or 2 is coming in and out. Like intermittent spark. I will idle and push my boat about 20 or so but it surges anything beyond that.The more throttle you try to give it the worse it runs. I have checked...
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    fuel gauge problems???

    Last year I had a new fuel tank made for my boat. I installed it and ever since the fuel gauge has not worked. The sending unit is new and came installed in the new tank. I just got around to doing some tests today, and this is what I found. When I ohm out the sending unit wire I am getting...
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    2000 Johnson 250hp Outboard blown fuse?????

    Today while using my boat I noticed it was not peeing properly. So I shut it off so I could remove the flush cap and clean it out. After doing this I went to restart it and nothing. No trim and no crank at all. So I removed the cover to investigate. I found the 20amp fuse was blown. I...
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    1993 Johnson 90hp long or short shaft???

    I am buying a 90 hp Johnson and I am trying to see if it is a long or short shaft. Here is the model VJ90TLETS . I think it is long and I hope it is long but I want to be sure. Help???
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    94 Johnson 90hp running hot????

    I have a 90hp Johnson, got her running today. After about 5 minutes of running I noticed that it was hot. Like sizzling water in the head hot. I shut it off and cooled it down with my hose. It was pumping water from the pee hole the entire time it was running. I began investigating and found...
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    Just bought 2 1997 Honda 90hp outboards got a few ?????

    I bought these 2 motors as parts motors. They are complete except for 1 missing starter. I did a compression test on both today, Not good news! I was hoping to make a good engine from both of these. However the compression in both of them is not good. I don't know what the specs are supposed to...
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    90hp Honda motor ID???

    I have just bought 2 90hp outboards, and I am looking to find ut what year they are. here are the nubersBF90A , BBBU1000743. By my calculations they should be 1997. Is this seem correct???
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    Need to clean out 2 inboard fuel tanks. Best method????

    I have a skiff with 2 20 gallon fuel tanks under the front deck. They are in need of a good cleaning, however they can not be removed from the boat. So what is the best product, and procedure for cleaning these tanks in place?
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    2001 Sizuki 90hp 4 stroke ????

    I have the oppertunity to buy a 90hp Suzuki 4 stroke outboard cheap. The owner says it needs a fuel pump. It has 1200hrs on it. I know nothing about suzuki 4 stroke outboards but I hear they are great. How long will the motor last? Is 1200hrs too many? Are fuel pumps a major expense?
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    mid 80's 140hp Johnson misfire at idle????

    I have a mid 80's Johnson 140hp that has a misfire at idle. It runs out fine but runs poorly when idling. Just rebuilt the carbs due to water being in the fuel tank. Using a small portable tank with all fresh fuel now. Did compression test all good around 125psi. Plugs look fairly new. Also has...
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    mid 80's 140hp wont run at speed????

    I have a mid 1980's johnson 140hp motor that runs fine and shifts fine on the trailer. The compression is all around 125psi. Checked that first thing. It will run out about 100yds from the dock and it quits. It will restart but barely, and it will not take any power after that. I ended up...
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    Which trolling motor do I need?

    I have a 21ft leonards skiff. I am looking to put a Minn Kota riptde on it. But not sure what size I will need. I an going to get one with I pilot so I can use anchor mode. Not sure how much thrust it will take to hold the boat.
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    Minn Kota Riptide conversion questions???

    I am getting ready to buy a Minn Kota Riptide either 80, or 101. I want one with anchor mode. I hear the older models can be converted or upgraded to have anchor mode. Anyone know the cost of a conversion? Is it worth it? Not concerned with linking it to my gps just want anchor mode.
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    Switching to a 4 stroke ????

    I have a 1997 Sunbird Neptune 23ft CC The boat has a solid transom with a flotation bracket. It currently has a 225Hp Johnson 2 stroke on it. I am looking into putting a 2008 Honda 200hp 4 stroke on it. I have heard many conflicting opinions on this. It weighs 144lbs more than my 225 Johnson...
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    Fuel tank questions??

    My skiff has 2 20 gallon plastic fuel tanks under the front deck (casting platform) I do not thing there is any way to remove them without cutting a hole in the deck. They have old stale gas in them. Or at least they smell like they do. Is there a way for me to clean them out so they can be...
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    Just bought a Simpson skimmer. What size motor should I put on it?

    I just bought a 21ft Simpson Skimmer. It is a cross between a Carolina Skiff, and a Southern Skimmer. Not sure of the weight of the boat but it did come on a single axel trailer if that is any indication. It has a 25' transom. So what size motor should I put on it? I want it to have good power...
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    1995 Evinrude 200hp lower cowl seal needed???

    I just bought a 1995 Evinrude 200hp motor that has the lower cowl seal missing. I tried looking it up on here but cant find it. Anyone got a used one they want to sell me? Or know where I can get one?
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    1997 Johnson 225hp Ocean pro spark issues????

    Ok so here is the story. While running the boat a week ago a magnet from the flywheel broke loose and ruined the stator ring. So after removing the broken magnet fixing the flywheel with new magnets and replacing the stator, it will not run. Keep in mind it ran back to shore even with the beat...
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    1995 Evinrude 200hp????

    I just picked up a boat with this motor on it. It was partially take apart when I got it. It has a nipple at the top of the lower unit that is broken. When I run it water shoots out of it. Is there a hose that should be on it? And where does it go?
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