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    Prop seems loose on shaft

    I have a new Mercury Optimax 90 hp with a 21p Laser II prop and I notice that the prop has a little play at the base of the housing. I had it checked out at BP and they seemed to think this was normal. Should you have play in the propl like this? This is unusual to me, because other motor I...
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    Lower unit oil under extreme pressure

    After my last trip, I noticed my prop had become fairly hard to turn. I opened the lower unit fill screw and air was hissing out causing the oil to bubble. I have never seen this before when changing the lower unit oil. When the screw was fully removed, the oil shot out quickly. After...
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    Lower unit question

    I have a Johnson 175 Faststrike and was wondering how free the prop should turn when the boat is in neutral. It seems a little stiff to me. I guess what got me concerned is that I turned the prop on a Yamaha motor at it seemed to spin very freely after you let go. Is this normal or should I...
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    Livewell pump help -Champion 180

    I have a 1993 Champion 180 and I noticed today that the pump that puts water into the livewell is not working. Can someone tell me where this pump is located. I hope you don't have to remove the gas tank to get to it. I noticed that there is an access panel just behind the live well when you...
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    Motorguide troubleshooting help

    I have a Brute 750 Motorguide 24 V foot control and it died on me today at the lake. This was it's first trip out. It ran real good and then after a couple of hours it just stopped. I have a feeling the issue is somewhere in the switches in the foot control. How do you test to verify it is...
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    12/24 Motorguide wiring help.

    I have a 12/24 foot control trolling motor, Motroguide Brute 750 and am needing some wiring help. I am replacing a 24 V hand control motor. Here is my current set -up: The postive and negative for both batteries one and two run to the front of my boat. I have a three plug connector. Next...
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    Lower unit has small amount of play

    I noticed that my prop has a very very small amount slack in the up and down direction. How can I tell if this is the prop or if it is the Lower unit bearings? My motor is a 94 175 Johnson Faststrike. Should I be concerned? Thanks, Crankit
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    RPM question

    I have a 1994 Champion 180 with a 175 Johnson Faststrike. My prop is a 4 blade 25 pitch Shooter. Should this motor be able to turn this prop 5600 rpms? I seem to only be able to get about 5200 out of it fully trimmed. Motor does not sound like it is lugging. Motor was rebuilt recently and...
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    Rebuilding - What Questions should I ask?

    Rebuilding my Johnson 175 Fast Strike. What questions should I be asking the mechanic? Should I be getting diagnostic results like compression and leak down test? <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Crankit
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    Rebuild Shock!! How much did you pay?

    I knew it would be high. Just wanted to know if there were others in the same boat. Paying 4000.00 to rebuild Johnson 175 Fast Strike. All six cylinders are being bored, new pistons, rings, rods, bearings, carbs rebuilt, new VRO pump, thermostat, water pump. Just curious, if you have had a...
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