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Chris1956 replied to the thread Trim pump question.

Joe, unlike most PTT units, yours likely has the teflon seal, vs a rubber oring on the brass piston. The parts diagram shows it as item...

Friday at 7:27 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Trim pump question.

The Spanner tool is easy. I made one out of 3 bolts and two 6" pieces of angle iron. They are also avail on the internet for a few...

Friday at 6:47 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Need Help With Trim/Tilt Wiring.

Another note. When you buy a replacement PTT motor for a 3 wire system, it often comes with a 2 wire PTT motor and a new wiring harness...

Friday at 6:44 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Trim pump question.

I doubt filling the reservoir had any bearing on your PTT system. The reservoir is open to the air and self-bleeding. You should be...

Friday at 6:30 AM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Mercury Oil Injection.

Fuel mix ratio is 50::1 on that motor. To delete the oiling system, remove the oil pump and then the drive shaft for the pump. You can...

Thursday at 11:32 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Trim pump question.

That motor should have the PTT pump/reservoir in the boat. The vent screw has no impact on the PTT pressure. It should be a bit loose...

Thursday at 11:28 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Need Help With Trim/Tilt Wiring.

Here is a generic wiring diagram for PTT for Johnnyrudes. https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/TnTwiring.gif It shous how to wire...

Thursday at 11:16 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Challenging loading.

There are two speed winches. The "low" gear makes it easy to load heavy boats. They are a lot cheaper than an electric winch.

Thursday at 11:12 PM
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Seaswirl throttle removal.

Put the throttle lever in near full reverse, and look for a slot in the throttle arm, at about the 8-9 'o'clock position. There should...

Jul 9, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread Power Tilt Conversion.

I do not know what to suggest for your question #1. You would need a midsection with a newer PTT unit that still fits your powerhead...

Jul 7, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 80's 150HP black max problem (won't run when shifted).

PK, Noo, You have different symptoms. You might start your own thread with all the observations you have.

Jul 7, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

I think your boat is a tail dragger. You are not alone, as many are such. It gets worse for larger craft. A lot of boats up to 24...

Jul 7, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread 1979 9.8 Carb Bowl.

I used something similar to seal the gaskets on my fuel tank sender. It seems to hold up. Hopefully you have the same luck. I am...

Jul 6, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

The advantage of hydraulic trim tabs is that if properly installed, when retracted, they are well above the transom/hull point and do...

Jul 5, 2025
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Chris1956 replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

Get hydraulic trim tabs. That will solve your issue, much better than a whale tail.

Jul 5, 2025

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