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    Spark Plug hole stripped on 2000 Mercury 175 EFI

    During winterization of my 2000 Mercury 175 EFI I went to put the spark plug back in after placing the 2 stroke oil in the cylinder and one of the spark plugs would not go in. I looked at the hole in the block and it looks like 2 threads a 1/4 of the way into the hole are stripped. I took...
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    Mercury 175 EFI 2 stroke no alarm chirp at startup

    I have a Procraft 190 Super Pro bass boat with a 2000 Mercury 175 efi 2 stroke. When I turn the key to start the motor there is no chirp of the alarm to tell me that the alarm is working. Is it possible that the previous owner disconnected the alarm or that it broke? If so where on the motor...
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    24v trolling motor low on power

    I have a 19' bass boat with a Motor Guide 80lb thrust 24v trolling motor on the bow. It has a 4 prong plug in on the front deck and the wires run to the back of the boat where there are 2 batteries. There are 4 positive and 4 negative wires. 2 positive and 2 negative wires are for the onboard...
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    Sea Foam in EFI engine

    I have a 2000 Mercury 175 EFI 2 stroke engine that I want to use seafoam on. What would be the best way to do it; through the intake, or directly into the cylinders? I took the cowling off my motor yesterday and don't know what I have to remove to get to the intake...I have never done this...
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    Prop from alpha 1 drive on a Mercury 175 EFI

    I recently found a prop in my basement from a boat that I had with an alpha 1 drive. Would this prop fit on a Mercury 175 EFI 2 stroke (2000)?
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    Value of 2000 Mercury 175 EFI 2 Stroke

    I just bought a new bass boat and my insurance company wants to know the value of the motor. It is a 2000 Mercury 175 EFI 2 stroke in excellent condition. very low hours and not a mark on the engine, it basically looks brand new. Can anyone give me a ballpark?
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    Using a torque wrench to put in power head bolts

    The repair manual for my outboard says to torque the power head bolts to 18-20 foot pounds. This calculates to 216-220 inch pounds. My torque wrench reads in inch pounds and goes to a max of 210. Does this sounds like a reasonable number to torque power head bolts to on a 5hp 4 stroke outboard?
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    Head Bolt tightness on 1999 5hp 4 stroke

    I am in the process of replacing the head gasket on a 1999 evinrude 5hp 4 stroke. It is ready to go back together but i do not know what tightness to set my torque wrench to when putting in the head bolts. Does anyone know how many pounds per foot or inch it should be set to?
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    Correct lb tension for head bolts on 5hp 4 stroke evinrude

    I have a 1999 evinrude 5hp 4 stroke that I am replacing the head gasket on. I just bought a click type torque wrench to put the motor back together but I do not know the correct pounds per foot that the head bolts need to be set to. Any advice would be great thanks!
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    Opinions and price range for 2000 190 Super Pro

    A marina near me is selling a 2000 190 Super Pro by Procraft on consignment for $9,100. It has a 175hp Mercury EfI, full cover, matching trailer w/ spare, bow mount trolling motor, and 2 fishfinders. The boat is a ligh brown and green color with tan carpet. Overall it looks to be in very good...
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    Cleaning Power head before gasket replacement

    I have a 1999 evinrude 5hp 4 stroke that I am doing a head gasket replacement on. I have been using brakleen to clean both sides and I think that it is ready for the gasket. Does anyone know if this looks clean enough? Also would anyone recommend using 3M gasket glue to apply to the head...
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    Sea Doo 150 Speedster Questions

    Hello, I am looking to purchase a 2007 Sea Doo 150 Speedster from a marina near me. It has the 215hp supercharged engine, with only 57 hours on it. It is a one owner boat that was garage kept and looks brand new. It does not have the wakeboard tower or bimini top, but it has a trailer. Since...
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    Water Leaking from bottom of Head

    I have a 1998 evinrude 5hp 4 stroke that I replaced the head gasket on. After putting the engine back together, I fired it up and water was leaking from the bottom of the head (where the gasket it). I took it apart and made sure that everything was sanded properly and put some sealant on the...
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    Deal on a Boston Whaler 17 Montauk

    I am looking at a 2006 Boston Whaler 17 Montauk (freshwater, not bottom paint). It comes with a galvanized trailer a 90hp mercury 4 stroke. The engine had a new powerhead put on in 2010. The boat is in great shape inside (looks new). The outside has some spots that need to be buffed out but...
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    Oil looks like a Milkshake

    Last summer, my 1999 5hp evinrude 4 stroke was leaking oil from the midsection after being run for a while. I did a lot of research and I thought it was a bad head gasket. I just replaced the head gasket and put the motor back together properly. I went to start it up and it was running fine...
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    Will this Boat be underpowered?

    I am looking at a 2000 Carolina Skiff Sea Chaser 175. It has a 70hp yamaha 2 stroke, and comes with a trailer. The boat has new cushions, a Bimini, a trolling motor and the engine was just serviced. The boat looks to be in nice shape. I was wondering if the boat would be underpowered with...
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    Is this head gasket still good?

    I had oil leaking from he crank of my 5hp 4 stroke evinrude. I took off the power head thinking it was a bad head gasket. The metal gasket is warped and there what looks like a thin black gasket that is destroyed. Is that part of the gasket or is it the paste that they use in the factory? So...
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    Cost of head gasket replacement

    I have a 1999 evinrude 5hp 4 stroke that I believe needs a head gasket replacement. I was wondering what the average cost of the work at a marine mechanic.
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    4 stroke making oil or something else wrong?

    My 1999 evinrude 5hp 4 stroke runs great but after running for a while at high rmps, it will loose power begin to smoke and puke oil down the leg from the midsection. I have been told that it is most likely the engine "making oil" and when the level gets too high it pukes the excess oil into...
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    5hp 4 stroke head gasket repair

    I have a 1999 evinrude 5hp 4 stroke that leaks oil after running at speed for a while. I belive I need to replace the head gasket. Do you think this a job that a person that is somewhat fimilar withe engines can tackle or should I take it to the shop? (It is a 1 cylinder motor) Thanks for the...
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