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    Who's got the best filter/separator system?

    to use on a 225 Johnson Ocean Runner; offshore boat?<br /><br />thanks as always......kf
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    Running the gas out of the engine......

    Running the gas out of the engine...... Good or Bad??<br />I used to do that with a 1976 175 Evinrude every time I stored the boat for a month or so between trips and I never had carburetor problems.<br />......Facts?.....Opinions?.....<br /><br />thanks......kf
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    1997 225 Aquasport w/225 Ocean Runner

    1997 225 Aquasport w/225 Ocean Runner What's the best fuel filter / water separator unit to use?<br /><br />It's got a Racor unit on it now, but replacement filters have not wanted to thread right and it's been a lot of hassle. <br /><br />Who's been happy with what they're using?<br /><br...
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    Midrange Miss 97' 225 Ocean Runner

    Probably 350 hours on motor.<br />Starts and idles fine.<br />Miss seems to stop at cruise speed (3500 rpm), but apparent and persistant at mid range (1500 rpm)<br />New plugs....look fine.<br /><br />Anyone got the answer??<br /><br />Many Thanks.....kf
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    1997 225 Ocean Runner / Midrange Miss

    This engine has probably less than 350 hours. It has been basically well maintained and unabused.<br />It has new plugs.<br />This past weekend I took it offshore and ran it at various speeds for about 10 to 12 hours. About midway through the day it developed a miss in the mid-throttle range...
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    Fuel Filters.....

    My 225 Aquasport Osprey center console has a 225hp Johnson Ocean Runner.<br />It came rigged from the factory with a Racor fuel filter/water separator; the replaceable cannister type with a reusable bowl on the bottom.<br />Was this necessary, or would the specified OMC inline filter be as...
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    TCW III General Question

    Are all brands equally good?<br /><br />There is a significant difference in prices, and I've always wondered if formulations and specs vary enough to justify spending the extra $$ on the engine manufacturer's house blend?<br /><br />I'll bet there are some facts and opinions out there....<br...
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    burnt gear lube

    I am running an "almost" new 225 Johnson Ocean Runner, (approx. 150-200 hrs. on the motor).<br />Maintenance has been by the book and done by omc shops up to this point.<br />I decided I'd do the lower unit lube change myself this time, and was surprised to find that the old gear lube was...
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