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    idle - starting problems

    Hello<br /><br />I have a 1996 Evinrude 225 hp v6 looper carbed outboard. The powerhead was recently rebuilt and has about 15 hours on it. I am now pre-mixing my oil a 50:1 (used 25:1 during breakin).<br /><br />Here's the problem...I have had idle problems from the very beginning after the...
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    X-Dimension...225hp Ocean Pro...DHadley

    Hello Dhadley<br /><br />I recently bought a stiletto SS prop 14.25x15<br />(RPM's now 5800 and gained about 2 mph-42.5mph WOT)<br /><br />I had been using an OMC 15x17 SS<br />(RPM's were 5400 and was 40 mph WOT)<br /><br />Anyway, since the new prop is a smaller diameter how can I be sure that...
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    87 Drive Trim Pump Rebuild

    The trim is cutting out on me intermintently. If i tap the trim motor it will start working again.<br /><br />Is the trim motor going bad? Should I troubleshootinge wiring to the battery first? Is a pump rebuild in order?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.
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    What causes a spun prop hub?

    1996 Evinrude 225hp v6 Ocean Pro<br /><br />prop: OMC SS 15 x 17<br /><br />Was cruising offshore at about 30 mph when the rpm's shot up. Thought I lost the prop. Anyway, I got in the water to change the prop out with the spare I had. When I took the nut off I could see black rubber oozing...
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    Under or Over propped??

    1996 Evinrude 225hp V6 - RPM per bombardier is supposed to be between 5800-6000 rpm WOT.<br /><br />Before the rebuild WOT rpm was 5400. Is this considered under or over propped?<br /><br />would this lugging condition contribute to or cause an upper crank bearing failure???<br /><br />Thanks
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    96 evinrude 225hp v6 looper...upper crank bearing

    I have a 1996 Evinrude 225hp v6 looper that just got rebuilt. The powerhead remanfacturer called me today with what he called the cause of the original powerhead failure. This was the powerhead that had an upper crank bearing failure about three months ago. Anyway, they said that I needed to...
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    At the end of my rope

    I have a 1996 Evinrude 225hp v6 looper that just got rebuilt. The powerhead remanfucaturer called me today with what he called the cause of the original powerhead failure. This was the powerhead that had an upper crank bearing failure about three months ago. Anyway, they said that I needed to...
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    flushing after saltwater...what chemicals to use?

    What is the best chemical to use when flushing my outboard after using it in saltwater? There are alot of chemicals on the market.<br /><br />I have a new powerhead and I want it to last.<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestions.
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    motor stalling when put in gear

    I just got my 1996 Evinrude 225hp v6 looper back. The powerhead was rebuilt along with all six carbs. all new fuel lines. new fuel pump. i'm running 25:1 during the break-in.<br /><br />Anyway, first time on the water yesterday. it starts right up and idles for about five minutes an then it...
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    non-vro fuel pump avail for 96 Evinrude 225hp looper?

    Do they make a non-vro fuel pump for a 1996 Evinrude 225hp v6 looper? I premix my fuel and only need the fuel pump side.<br /><br />Where can I buy it?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    1987 Sea Drive Bracket Parts & Service Manual?????

    Where can I get a parts and service manual for a 1987 sea drive bracket???<br /><br />thanks
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    rebuilding trim pump/piston??? 87 sea drive bracket

    Hey,<br /><br />1996 Evinrude 225hp v6 mounted on a 1987 sea drive bracket. The trim system looks like the original sea drive system.<br /><br />The trim pump/piston sytem is not holding the motor in the full trim position. After about 15 minutes the motor has dropped to the ground. Should I...
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    Warning horn

    How can you tell if the warning horn is still attached and working?? This is my first outboard. With my I/O you just turned the key and waited about5 seconds and the buzzer would sound; letting you know that the system was still working. When I do the same thing with the outboard I get no...
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    Upper crank bearing pulverized, why???

    96 evinrude 225 v6 90deg looper. <br /><br />does anyone have any ideas why the upper crank bearing would seize up and break apart? :confused:
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    joe reeves, what do you think about vro?

    Hey Joe,<br /><br />I noticed you were online so i thought i'd get YOUR opinion about omc vro. I'm the guy in ocala with the 1996 evinrude oceanpro 225 v6 looper that seized up about two months ago. it's still at the mech. hope to get it back next week. anyway, i had been premixing my fuel...
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    are reman powerheads any good?

    I bought a remanufactured powerhead for a 96 evinrude 225hp v6 90 deg looper for EJB Marine in Orlando, Florida. Are remanufactured powerheads going to last a long time if broken in properly? How many hours can I expect? Can this powerhead every be rebuilr again?<br /><br />Thanks for your...
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    Proper Prop Pitch for 96 Evinrude 225 v6

    I have a 23' center console with a '96 Evinrude 225hp v6. With a full tank of fuel (110 gal) and two guys WOT rpm is 5300. Is this lugging the engine? I've heard that you should be running about 5800 rpm for this motor at WOT.
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    Joe Reeves

    So, I heard you are the OMC Guru. I've got a question for you.<br /><br />I have a 1996 Evinrude 225 v6 carburated outboard. The top two cylinders burn and foul out brand new spark plugs after only 2-4 hours of 3/4 throttle cruising. the top two plugs have alot of carbon buildup on them and a...
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    '96 Evinrude 225hp V6 - Please Help??

    I recently bought an 1987 23' Wellcraft with a 1996 Evinrude 225hp v6 Carburated outboard. Is there any reason that the top two cylinders would be fouling plugs while the other four are fine? I've had the engine tuned up, all six carbs looked at, float levels are fine, the right jets are...
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    I'm STUMPED '96 Evinrude 225hp v6

    The top to spark plugs look different than the bottom four plugs. Let me explain. The top two plugs after 2-3 hours look like they have alot of carbon buildup and(one looks a little dry)foul out whithin 4 hours of cruising operation (I do not troll whith this motor),while the bottom four are...
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