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    twin outboard installation(gas/bateries)

    I just put 2 150 (95) johnsons on my boat. I have 2 question. I have 2 gas lines going into one water separator filter (2 inlet/2outlets. Should I have 2 seperate filter/separators? Second question; can both my starter bateries be tied together (12 volt) as with a single ourboard. Don't...
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    2 150 Johnsons or a 225 merc

    I have a 95 225 mer on a stratos 22.5 cc and have opportunity to buy 2 oceanrunners that previous owner upgraded to 4 stokes. most of my run time is off shore at 15-30 mph. How much more gas will the 150's burn. I get 2 mpg est with the 225.<br />thanks<br />rick
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    removing thermostat on 95 225 carb

    I was looking at a 225 on ebay and the stated he had removed the thermostats due to overheating. Since the thermostats open at a relative low temp..(140 I think) would this be a problem?
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    1995 225 carb looses power after 25 miles

    I have a 225 that looses power/rpms after about 25 miles at 3000 rmps. Runs good up until then. Then at full throttle it will run good for a few minutes and starts cutting back. I've replaced the stator and all 6 coils. I noticed on the carb throats (bottom) there is thick green foam/slime...
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    Johnson "tilt assist piston"

    I have 1990 johnson 40 tiller handle with tilt assist. The unit wil hold motor inplace but will not help push motor up like it used to. Can I add oil or is there any maintenance on these. The dealer says it's about $300 to replace
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    225 oil pump removal

    I have a 95 225 and thinking about removing enjector pump and mixing oil. Can pump be removed from outside/ then remove gear? My thoughts are if the gears are still in powerhead and pump locks up pieces of the gear may chew up bearings etc. I assume I would plug the oil presuration check valve...
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    mercury 225 1995 caborated oil bleed lines

    my 95 225 has been blowing (popping) a bleed line. I replaced lines and problem is continuing. I later noticed the oil tank is not depresurizing and I belive it may be overpresurized causing my problem. I check diagram at parts express and all ckeck valves are in proper direction. I may add...
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