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    OMC Thrust washer.

    Good evening gentlemen... what I have is a 1996 Johnson 150 Fast Strike on a 96 288 Stratos single console. I'm running a 14.5 x 24 Raker 1st gen. I have pretty good performance with this set up. Right around 60-61 mph @ 5500 rpm. I fish a lot of small lakes and the river which requires some low...
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    Flooding carb on 1997 25 HP (Force) Gamefisher.

    Im working on a 25 hp Gamefisher with a flooding problem. I have rebuilt the carb with a new needle and gaskets. (seat is non replaceable). Seat had some of the plating gone around the top surface that you can see...so I figured it was possible the seat was bad. I new this carb was NLA but was...
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    The water coming out the pump indicator on my Mid to late 80's 200 Merc is very hot!

    I noticed the water coming out of the pump indicator was so hot you can't put your hand under it. Is this normal? I put a new water pump in it to no avail, still steaming hot. After running it for a few minutes I dropped the lower unit again to look for any obvious problems. When the lower unit...
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    Lower unit identification.

    Hello could someone help me identify which merc lower unit I have? It' a 1998 90ELPTO serial#OG664483. I'm trying to figure out what it is so I can buy the right tools for a rebuild project. ie:Alpha,Bravo or somewhere in between.Thank you in advance for your help. Pics included.
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    Pulling the bearing on the forward gear.

    What's the best kind of puller to use to pull a bearing off of a forward gear?
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    What model year is my 3 horse Gamefisher?

    Can anyone tell me what year my 3 HP Gamefisher made by Tanaka is? Model #298-586194 Serial #R021148. Thank you for your help.
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