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Chris1956 posted the thread Do waverunners have low oil pressure shutoff system? in PWC (Jetskis, Waverunners, etc.).

My neighbor has a 2001 WR. It stalled and was towed in. It looks like it has minimal motor oil in the block. Would the low oil...

Today at 9:28 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Mercontrol Wiring to 1978 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt.

Replacement of the engine harness is usually a good idea at this age of th wiring. Wiring harnesses should be avail on the web. Try...

Thursday at 7:03 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread One last try.

What would Banana George say?

Tuesday at 5:05 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Fuel for 2005 115 Johnson 2 cycle.

Gee, I burn regular, alcohol/gasoline fuel in my '98 Johnny 150HPV6. Never had an issue.

Tuesday at 4:42 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Mercury 2-Stroke Oils.

You should check your owners manual, but if memory serves, Optimax can use regular TCW-3 oil, in addition to DFI oil. Oil should never...

Tuesday at 5:52 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?.

Gee, the tank is likely labeled right, IMO. A lot of things come into the amount of fuel that can be drawn out of a fuel tank. Most...

Monday at 11:05 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 82 50 hp tilt and trim.

Well, the trim limit switch was on the starboard trim bracket of my '77 Merc PTT. The two PTT Trim Limit switch wires went to the main...

Aug 30, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread No black/yellow kill wire on 9.9. 4-stroke.

Kill switches are not usually wired to solenoids. I would trace youe spark plug wires back to the coils, and then trace the coil wires...

Aug 25, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1998 Johnson J115ELECM idle adjustment help!.

Your timing specs are correct. I believe Quickstart advances the idle timing. If you disconnect the 2 wire sensor on the cylinder...

Aug 23, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1998 Johnson J115ELECM idle adjustment help!.

You see/hear the Quickstart system stop. It can take some time. If you need the timing settings for your motor please advise.

Aug 22, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Gas guage.

Depending on fuel gauges to be accurate is tough. My speedboat has been thru 4 or so fuel tank gauges and the equiv fuel gauges...

Aug 22, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Prop change on my bowrider.

Solas is a good prop IMO. I think Turning Point Hustlers are better. I think the TP Hustler has more rake, which helps a high speed...

Aug 22, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread options for boat cover supports.

Covers stretch. We need to support them no matter what.

Aug 22, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1998 Johnson J115ELECM idle adjustment help!.

My Johnnyrude Service manual covers your motor. The initial idle mixture setting is spec'd at 5-3/4 turns open. Make sure the motor...

Aug 22, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread cowl air inlet on mercury 9.9..

Exhaust leaks are often caused by the powerhead base gasket.

Aug 22, 2025

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