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    Frame or hoist for outboard

    My carburated Mercury 225hp cracked the block. Now I am buying a used Optimax to replace it. Meanwhile, I need to store my old motor on a homemade frame of some type. I plan to part it out and possibly have the powerhead rebuilt. Does anyone have any plans on building a frame or hoist to hold my...
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    What year is my outboard?

    After minutes of research I finally found my serial number 06005802. My outboard is a Black Max 225hp(or so says the cowling decals). What year is my motor? My prop spins CCW which I am told is unusual.Is that true? Is my motor fuel injected with carbs? Can it be both? My boat is an 89 as...
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    What year and model is my Mercury?

    I've a 225hp BlackMax probably a 94 or 95 year.Is it an XL CXL EFI or what? Where can I look.My mechanic said it's a one year model with a left or reverse prop.counterclockwise.
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    Actual mph(speed) comparisons.Post your highest speed.

    My 225 Mercury 2 stroke was recently rebuilt.Specifically,I had air getting in the fuel through some check valves and gaskets(new ones are neoprene-old were just rubber. My problem was the boat was slow to plane and just slow.Pitch on prop is stainless and 19. My boat is a 26ft. center console...
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