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    Not holding idle 96 ocean pro

    JUST got my 96 200 Ocean Pro rebuilt. In third hour of break in. after 3-4 mins of idle either in gear ot out, it sneezes and/or coughs a couple of times, rpms start to drop, and then it'll usually cut off. Thanks for any guidance on the idle problem. Still have the oil doubled up for...
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    Service Bulletin 96 200 OP, "#2 Cylinder"?

    96 200 Ocean Pro, 25" Broke a ring on #2 cylinder. I talked to a remanufacturer in a distant state that said a.) "common problem" (he told me which cylinder before I told him) and b.) there was a 'dealer fix' that evidently had never been done to the motor. Something about the water jacket...
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    How many HRS to remove/install Powerhead? 96 200

    96 200 Evinrude How many hours to REMOVE Powerhead and then reinstall? (via book or experience) Do NOT include removal/installation of the 'add-ons' (fuel/ignition/wiring/etc.), JUST to disconnect the lines, controls, wires, pull the powerhead and get it on the bench, and then to get it back...
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    Powerhead? Advice Needed: 96 200HP OP Evinrude

    1996 Evinrude 200HP Ocean Pro. Probably 1200 hours on it. Goes long periods with no usage. Took boat/motor in to get a prop shaft seal replaced. Upon their advice, got the '2 year check up' done. That has turned into them telling me I have low compression on #2 cylinder, scoring on the...
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    Thermostat Location? 96 200

    '96 200 Ocean Pro - Evinrude Where are the two thermostats located? How much trouble to replace? How often should you replace them? Thanks, (new to forum)
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