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    2000 175 HP Johnson No oil Alarm?

    Ok Guys after pulling my hair out with a No Oil alarm coming on. i need so help before i go broke with parts and labor. Last summer i had my boat out and after a run to my fishing hole i went to start it back up and it wouldnt stay running unless the bulb was pumped. It would run fine as long...
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    Help before i go broke at marine service center

    last week i posted about my 2000 175 johnson starting,idling but not running enough to get on plane unless the bulb is squeezed and then ill get a alarm. I rebuilt the fuel pump thinking that was it but it wasnt.The mechanic has no idea now.I took it to the lake today using a dedicated portable...
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    200 175hp Johnson problem?

    a few weeks ago i posted about my year 2000 175 johnson motor starting and idling but choking out and not being able to run unless the bulb was being pump and then it ran fine as long as someone was doing it. It would run normal except the alarm would come on and of course i would shut it down.I...
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    year 2000 johnson 175 VRO fuel pump rebuild

    went to the lake the other day and my 2000 175hp motor would start and only idle unless the bulb was being pumped to get me back to the landing..I m considering rebuilding it vs buying a $599 new one.has anyone done this with success? it seems easy enough and i can save a small fourtune.My motor...
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    evi.rude trolling motor speex control

    I have a evinrude foot controlled trollingmotor model:bfl4ph made in 1999- I need a speed contfol potentiometer for this. Anyone know where Ivan get one? One place I found wanted$66.00 y'all know where I can get a replacement cheaper?
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    tach and speedodmeter?

    Does both a tach and speedodmeter use a fuse? My tach doesnt work at all and my speedodmeter starts at 25mph and runs up to normal max speed of 70mph and drops back to 25mph on the guage when at idel? What could cause this?
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    Motor wont start in the lake?

    Buddy and I went to the lake today to fish.Boat would not start or even attempt to turn over.He took it home and hooked it up to the hose and muffs and it cranked right up.What would cause this? Thanks!
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    Tach not working...Where to start?

    I know nothing about tachs except mine is not working.Do these run on fuses and what could go wrong.Troubleshoot list would be great for someone as dumb as I am! Thanks
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    Seafoam cause speed increase?

    Just put 1 can (16oz) in what I could best guess was 13 gallons.Started it up and it ran great but I noticed almost 5mph difference when I ran it today at the lake when wide open.Normally my boat will run 70mph and thats all itll do, today when running the Seafoam in the tank it ran 75mph.Seems...
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    2000 175 Johnson

    Engine always starts fine and runs great.Once started after sitting and fishing for a while it will start right up but once you put it in gear and give it a little gas it will die unless you do it fast and then its off to the races.Any ideas?
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    15hp Mariner Tell tale at high speed ?

    My 15hp 1994 Mariner at full throttle going down the lake will pee hard for about 20 seconds and drop off to nothing for maybe 10 seconds and pee hard again.I havnt had the motor long and while duck hunting this morning I got stuck on the bank and pushed alot of mud.Is this intemediate stream at...
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    Evinrude trolling motor squalling!

    Ive got a Evinrude TM that came on my Stratos.It makes a squalling noise when I run it in the water.Out of the water there is no noise.Its so loud I left the lake today cuz it was driving me nuts.Any Ideas?
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