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    Help witch pitch prop...

    Hi, I have a 17ft RIB with a 90Hp TLDI Tohatsu (2006)outboard on it currently I have a michigan wheel vtx 13.25 x 17 (alu)propeller on it and get around 40Mph at 5200-5300WOT an with 3 people on board . Now I would like to change to stainless steel to get some better performance. The...
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    Drilling holes in thermostat to help overheating problem.

    hello, i am having some problems with my engine overheating at higher rpm's and only when the water temp is high. ( 99 johnson 90Hp looper) I have replaced waterpump, thermostats and headgasket but still have an overheating problem. There is a strong tell tale so water gets around... I read...
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    help, "pee" waterter stream temerature....

    Last week the gasket between powerhead and lower unit had to be replaced (small leak). Now I went out with the boat, started from the first time and ran nice untill after about 5 min. the overheat alarm went off. Shut the engine down and waited 5 min, started again and proceeded at +/- 3000 rpm...
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    What difference between 2005 & 2006 E-Tec

    I was wondering what the differences are between the 2005 & 2006 model E-Tec ( 90Hp) engines are. I need to get a new engine and am leaning towards the E-Tec but 2006 models are around 7000$ while 2005 models you can get for about 6500$. Is it worth paying 500 more for the 2006 or 2007 model ...
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    opinions of 2002 evinrude ficht 90hp or cheapest place to get E-tec

    Hi, well after having lots of problems with my engine I am looking to get me a new one, I was thinking on a non current ficht but it looks like all of them are gone so I might get forced in getting an 90Hp E-Tec. Does somebody have an adres where I can get E-Tec 's at a good price, I have been...
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    Urgent, help with finding part .....

    Hi, I need help finding the part number for a "adapter plate, it is made of cast metal " for my '99 johnson 90Hp ( J90PLEEB). It is the plate between the powerhead and the lower part (exhaust housing) it is about 1/3 inch thick and has a gasket on top for the powerhead and at the bottom for...
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    Water leak,...any help on narrowing down possebility

    I have a 99 Johnson 90hp , last year I had the water pump replaced and they also had to take of the head to replace a scored piston. I never went out with the boat since, now last week end I took it out for the first time and the engine runs perfect but when I fluched it at home with the mufs...
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    Question about thermostats and overheating..

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 99 johnson 90Hp and had some serious problems with this engine, I bought this second had and it had a scored piston,(I don't know the reason to this ) so I took it in to have it rebuilt.<br />They replaced the bad piston and all the piston rings on the rest of the...
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    Need urgent help with part # 987396 ( Shift module )

    Hello,<br /><br />I ordered a shift assist module # 987396 for a friend and just received the module, but it say's CDI shift assist module 123-9898P<br /><br />Can somebody tell me if this is the right part or if they gave me the wrong module ?<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Stef
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    Help with finding a part.

    Hello,<br /><br />I need a new OMC module part Nr 987878<br />But here we can not find it anymore, can somebody help me finding this part.<br /><br />Thanks,
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    Overheating problem...

    I am lost here.<br /><br />I have a 99 johnson 90Hp that is bleeding my wallet....<br /><br />I bought this engine last year and have had the following things replaced<br />. Piston ( was seized, was like this since I bought it, according to mechanic due to bad oil )<br /><br />. renewed all...
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    Changing to a 4 blade stiletto propeller.

    Hello,<br /><br />I have a 99 Johnson 90 Hp with a alluminum 3 blade omc 14 x 17 prop on it and reach around 5700 rpm at wot on a 17ft RIB.<br /><br />The boat goes on plane ok and the holeshot is ok but I am always looking for better :-)<br /><br />now I am thinking of getting another prop in...
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    Worldwide warranty ?

    Can somebody tell me the warranty on Evinrude ( e tec ) or mercury ( optimax ) is worldwide ?<br /><br />I would buy an outboard in the US and have it shipped to me.<br />But I am looking what manufacturer has worldwide warranty....<br /><br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />stef
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    Your input for prop selection...please

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 17ft RIB with a 90Hp johnson on it.<br />There was a 13x15 prop on it, on my boat the engine will go 6000 - 62000 rpm with 2 persons on it si I will need another prop I tried a 13x17 and the it was around 5500 rpm. <br /><br />This was with aluminum props niow I was...
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    You opinion please....

    Ok, I have a 99 johnson 90Hp.<br /><br />When i bought the engine it had a clicking sound comming from the engine.<br />So I had it checked by omc mechanic here and they found that one op the pistons had seized.( they said it was due to bad oil being used by previous owner )<br />Luckely...
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    Anybody have experience with this product ? ( repainting rib tubes )

    Hi,<br /><br />I have 17ft RIB and the tubes on it are worn and sticky, first I was thinking of replacing them but now I found this on the net.<br /> http://www.allinflatables.com/shopping/paint/index.html <br /><br />Is there anybody that has experience with this product and tell me if it is...
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    Weird knokking sound when revving down...Help

    Hello,<br /><br />MY 1999 JOHNSON 90HP is making a weird knokking noise when I rev down from over the 3000Rpm.<br />When I go to 2000Rpm and throttle down the noise isn't there. Only when i go over the 3000 and throtle down the I can hear the noise.<br /><br />Does anybody know what this could...
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    What oil ... sorry

    I got my new secondhand engine back and they have replaced a piston that was seized and all the piston rings from the 4 pistons. plus the upper main bearing.<br />It is a '99 johnson 90Hp V4 looper<br /><br />I had put quicksilver tcw3 oil in the tank and pre mixed to make sure that the vro...
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    Question about correct break in procedure.. help

    Hello,<br /><br />I just got my engine back ( johnson 90Hp 1999 ) there is a new piston installed an all the other 3 piston rings have been replaced too.<br />( one piston was seized due to bad oil )<br />Also there are new bearings inside.<br /><br />I use the vro and use premix 1:50 now just...
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    Help with engine noise .....

    Hi, I have a 99 johnson 90Hp engine and there is a loud ticking noise comming from my powerhead. <br />It sounds like two metal parts hitting and it goes together with the rpm. <br />From what I can hear it sounds like it is comming from under the fly wheel. <br /><br />The engine starts up very...
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