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    150 faststrike

    1992 javelin 389t,92 engine.running 14 1\4x24 raker.had this boat about 6 months.5200 rpms is all i can get by myself,half tank fuel.with 2 people same fuel 4600 4800.no jackplate or hydrofoil.any ideas on tweeking this boat motor combo?thanks,roy
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    150 faststrike-shutting off after startup

    1992 motor.fished about a hour,started engine,ran for maybe 5 seconds,died.started right back up,same thing about 3 more times.made it to marina.same thing.4or5 hours later,hit the key ran like new.stumped,if anyone has ideas i sure would appreciate it,roy
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    tach not working

    just bought a 1992 javelin 389-with 150 fast strike johnson.had 2 order a manual.anyone know how i can check the tach
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    rpm\wot for 70 hp

    this is a 1988 70 hp.friends boat.he says it never runs over about 4000 rpm at about35 mph.boat is stratos 259v 16 ft.any ideas?thanks roy
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    xr6 good engine?

    hello,i am looking at a 1994 astro wiyh a 150xr6.is this engine reliable?thanks,roy
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    hello,repower question

    need to repower my alum bass boat.looking at a 2001 50 4 stroke high thrust yamaha.any info on these engines?thanks roy
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    1987 dt85 alarm at high rpms

    engine runs fine at half throttle,as soon as u kick it up alarm goes off.new,w-pump,t-stat,head gasket,and heat sensor.engine oil pump disconnected,pre-mix 50 to 1.also tach doesn't work any help is appreciated,roy
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    03,20hp merc.won't idle

    had trash in float bowl and fuel pump.rebuilt carb and fuel pump.will only run by keeping the bulb full.have put screw clamps on all connections.it sat outside last winter,could carb body b cracked maybe and cause it to suck air?have had it apart 5 times now,getting weary :D .any help would b...
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    dt85 heat sensor

    a friend of mine says his engine runs fine at half throttle,but if he opens it up the alarm starts going off.has new w-pump,head gasket,and no t-stat.just leaves the sensor,maybe?any help would b appreciated
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    80 hp merc -oil injected

    want to do away with the injection system,and premix my gas.all help is appreciated roy
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    18 hp merc-hard to start

    hello everyone,been awhile.problem,every third or fourth pull to start,the engineacts like it backfires.it will brake the rope if u aren't careful.could it be timing or flywheel key?thanks for any help.roy
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    1350 hard to start

    compression 124-126 all cylinders,new wiring harness,new dist cap,plugs.carbs rebuilt.sent to shop,supposedly set timing?once it starts it fires every time till it gets cold.then its h----.
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    yamaha 150 saltwater series 2\fuel problem

    engine won't start.Sat for 3 years with sour fuel.Cleaned float bowl.No fuel to fuel rail.Pump bad?
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