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    Volvo Penta 350 Throwing 698 & 699

    Got a 2008 Volvo Penta 350 running great but occasionally throwing 1. SPN: 698 Engine Coolant Temp Gauge (PWM2)(DTC 1633) FMI: 5 Current Below Normal or Open Circuit 2. SPN: 699 Drive Oil Gauge (PWM3)(DTC 1635) FMI: 5 Current Below Normal or Open Circuit I've read a few forums saying it might...
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    Mercruiser Shift Issues

    Working on a buddies 1996 mercruiser with an alpha one drive. The issue is the spring lever that moves up and down (see second picture) to engage the shift cutoff switch is not moving when shifting. I can move it up and down manually. A shop replaced the shift cable and I replaced the shift...
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    200hp Evinrude FICHT No Spark

    Background: I got the boat for the motor, previous owner had health issues ended up never using it and it sat for a very long time. The motor is super is clean and has 140psi on all cylinders. It has no spark on all cylinders while turning over with the key and while performing the coil test in...
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    Help Finding Replacement Tilt Motor Volvo Penta SX-A

    Volvo Penta SX-A tilt motor went out, verified it’s getting 12V. I have been unable to find a replacement for the little electric motor. I have only been able to find the entire assembly for $1K. I would really appreciate help sourcing a replacement motor, there is not identification marks on it.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    Alright so I got a steal on a super clean 2002 Sea Ray with a mercruiser 5.0. Oil pan needs replaced see picture! I have pulled engines before. I am thinking raise the engine enough to get under it, replace the pan, do some while you are there's, and then drop it back down. I am looking for...
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    Yamaha Wiring Diagram Cheat Sheet

    I recently installed a used 1997 Yamaha 200hp on a buddies boat. When he dropped everything off he gave me a birds nest of wires for the gauges and controls... The PO of the motor had cut the oil/trim gauge and remote oil tank harness instead of pulling them through and majority of the wires...
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    Tank Fuel Pickup Sheared Off

    Today I was helping my buddy replace his fuel supply line on his center console boat. When he went to cut the fuel line off the barb fitting coming from the fuel pick up tube the top sheared right off. The tank has a fitting that the fuel pickup tube was threaded in. We tried loosening the...
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    Yamaha T&T 3 Wire to 2 Wire Conversion Question

    I recently bought a 1989 Yamaha 90HP 90ETLF that had been sitting for many years. Tilt and trim does not work, after troubleshooting found that the motor is bad. Pulled the motor and found the internals to be heavily corroded. The motor is controlled by three wires, not a lot of options for...
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    Advice for 90HP Yamaha Lying Dormant For 25yrs

    Background: Been looking for a good cheap 90HP Yamaha but until now the ones I have seen for sale were either busted or expensive. My patience was rewarded! I bought a 1989 Glasstream with a 1989 Yamaha 90 ETLF on a galvanized trailer for $600!!! The seller was the original and only owner, still...
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    70HP Johnson Water Spraying Out of Foot

    Helping my buddy replace his water pump on his 1999 Johnson 70HP. I installed a Sierra 18-3389 water pump kit, new plastic fitting, and new hose. Motor is peeing but its not a consistent stream. I have attached a picture. I noticed three locations where water was coming out of. The bracket at...
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    1991 200HP Yamaha Steering Arm Replacment Part Number Recommendation

    I am replacing the steering arm on a 1991 200HP Yamaha Model 200TXRP. I have read that the newer saltwater series 2 motors came with stainless steel steering arms to fix the rusting steel steering arm issue these motors are known for. I was looking at replacing the steering arm with the...
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    Possible Blocked Water Channel on 70HP Johnson Need Advice

    Buddy at work has a 1999 Johnson 70HP that 99% of the time is in salt water. He told me that he went to start his motor up for the first time this season and it was not peeing water. I told him it probably just needs a new water pump, I'll order the parts and you bring your boat by with some...
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    1991 Yamaha 200hp Oil Injection Delete

    Ok so I am helping my buddy fix his boat that he got "on a good deal".... with a 1991 Yamaha 200 TXRP. Steering bracket rusted out, have the block off, and parts are on the way. Right off the bat I noticed that the oil tank, sender, linkage, and oil line are gone. Oil pump is still there and...
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    35HP Evinrude Wiring

    I just bought a 1979 35HP Evinrude Model 35953A. Motor looks rough but it has good compression. Anyways the seller pulled it off his rotting boat and decided the easiest way to remove it would be to just cut the wire harness at the motor... I traced the wire harness back to a plug. The wires...
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    PO Replaced Carburetor With Different Model?

    The motor is a 1986 MARS (Military Amphibious Reconnaissance System) MFG. NO. AML35D, NSN 3H2805-01-267-5047. From what I found the equivalent of a Johnson/Evinrude 35hp. The PO (told me he was the original owner also) said a few years ago he took the motor to a shop for carb issues and they had...
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    35hp Johnson Bogging Down and Foot Oil Black

    Background: bought a jon boat with a 1986 35 HP Johnson tiller handle. The PO said he went to start it up using gas, gas with ethanol... from last year and couldn't get the motor started. Checked the compression and both cylinders had 125 PSI +/-2. Now: took the gas line and put it into a can...
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    Adding a Charging System to Manual Start 35 HP Johnson

    Hey! I just got a 1986 35HP Johnson. The motor is a MARS motor. I have not been able to figure out the equivalent Johnson model number, might be E35RCDM? The motor runs great and is easy to start. I am not wanting to convert it to an electric start BUT I would like a charging system. Can...
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    Yamaha 115HP Broke Water Plug Help!

    Alright so I have a 1989 Yamaha 115HP ETLF that I am rebuilding. Taking the heads off a bolt broke... drilled it out and was tapping a new hole when the tap broke... machine shop quoted me $200 to drill, put in an insert, and tap the hole. Well I found where you can dissovle a tap by putting...
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    1992 75HP Mercury Recommended Maintenance & New Parts

    So my grandma has a house on a small lake that only allows a max motor size of 75HP. She sold my grandpas boat after he passed but just bought another boat and it lands on me to take care of it. She bought a 1992 Sea Ray 160 with a 1992 75HP Mercury, serial number 0D211927. The boat/motor are...
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    1989 115HP Yamaha Rebuild Advice

    Little backgound: I have a 1989 Yamaha 115HP 2 stroke outboard, model 115ETLF. I got the motor, all the controls, gauges, etc for $300. The motor ran, pissed water, stayed cool, motor does not have a scratch on it but it had a slight knock and low compression on the #4 cylinder (92 psi). The...
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