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  1. Rderrick121

    Mercruiser 1987 260/5.7 thermostat/water priming before startup

    Hello, I just put my motor into my boat and have just about everything ready to go minus priming the oil pump and putting in my distributor. The old motor I replaced did not have a thermostat so I purchased one from the parts store to install (hopefully now my temp gauge will read something...)...
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    M2 throttle replacement

    Hello all! I recently came across a cheap boat with a bad motor but some really nice bits on it, one of which is a M2 quicksilver unit that functions great! The unit currently in my boat is missing the neutral button, trim up doesn’t work only trailer(which I don’t think this will fix) and also...
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    Prop choice of 1987 mercruiser 350, 260 HP

    Hello all, I recently purchased a 1987 260 hp 350 in a 22 ft chris craft scorpion 230. I am running at 4500 WOT which I am pretty sure is right about where I wanna be. I am getting GPS speed consistently of 45 MPH but up to 47. My current prop is an aluminum 3 blade 14.5 x 17 I was interested...
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    1989 Johnson 150 GT aftermarket fuel pump replacement???

    Hello everyone, I am seeking a replacement fuel pump for my 1989 Johnson 150 GT J150STLCE. I do not plan on using the oil injection as it has previously been eliminated. Looking for the cheapest solution. Also If anybody has any information on rebuilding/cleaning the carbs for this motor I...
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    1989, johnson 150 GT.. NO FUEL??

    Hello, I recently replaced the power pack on my Johnson 150 GT 1989 project because I wasn't getting any spark, now I am getting spark and boat will run on starter fluid although I suspect its not getting any fuel. I believe the oil injection has been removed prior as there is no oil tank and a...
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    Need help with 89 Johnson 150 gt Pittsburgh Robinson area

    Hi I am looking for a local tech that can help me get my 1989 johnson 150 gt running its on a total POS ebbtide 18' fish and ski I am located in the Pittsburgh area if you can give me a call at (412) 606-5016 Thanks, Richie
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    Johnson VRO V6 150 HP no spark

    Hello guys I have just started a project and decided the first thing to do would be to see if I could get the motor running, Its a 150HP Johnson VRO V6 I am not getting any sparks to the plugs. How can I trouble shoot? I assume the motor is from 1985-1995 I can't find the exact model number as...
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