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    jimmbo replied to the thread What is this?.
    They were called OMC Sea Drive. The Bracket provided Trim and Tilt. The Unit in the Pic is a Crossflow, but as Racer says there were a...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 1972 Johnson 25rl72r rebuild.
    Maybe you didn't get the Tube inserted in the Pump Grommet when you reinstalled the Gearcase
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Water in the Lower Unit.
    Looking at the Oil you had in the Pan, it has very little Water in it. Just refill the Case, use it, and after your Trip, remove the...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Water in the Lower Unit.
    Enough is Good More is Better, and Too Much is just Right!!!
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Good enough RPM or not (92' Yamaha 130 v4 2 stroke).
    If the WOT Range is 5000-6000, then you should be propping it to get close to 6000. You will likely find several props that will provide...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Raw water pump.
    You don't even have to run it 15 secs to watch the Shaft. The Exhaust System parts are at greatest Risk without Water to cool them.
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Water in the Lower Unit.
    Rotate the Propshaft, and the Drive shaft, and operate the Shift Shaft, and see if the pressure Drops and/or Bubbles. You could also...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Raw water pump.
    Take the Pump cover and impeller off and start the engine. Does the Impeller shaft and Pump Base remain Stable?
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Raw water pump.
    Is it a Genuine Volvo Part? Was anything else near it replaced as well?
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Raw water pump.
    Welcome to iboats Perhaps it is not mounted/attached to the Harmonic Balancer correctly Mine is a few yrs older, but it doesn't wobble...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 1987 mercury 45hp classic 50 shut off in the middle of running.
    Examine all the Connections for Corrosion, and tightness
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Water in the Lower Unit.
    Mercury used to want a bit of Air in the Gear Case to allow for Expansion of the Oil as it warmed up in use. The Filling Instructions...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 1980'ish black max 150 losing all power after running for 30 minutes.
    I guess the main Electrical Harness could be flexing/twisting when Motor is being steered
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 3L cobra idling too high.
    700 in Neutral sounds okay the 550-600 spec would be in gear That said, what does your Owners, or Service Manual say? Messing with the...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Continuing Problem with 2021 VP 250 hp 4.3 DI.
    How fast is that 4.3 spinning to get 250hp, 6500 rpm? Still it would be a pretty weak Hole Shot.
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