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    2001 150 Ficht Thudding.

    Engine ran normal for 65 miles yesterday at mostly cruising speed pushing a 20 Grady. With another 15 miles left to go to get back to port the engine started to "thud". I can't think of a better way to describe it. It doesn't feel like it is shutting off and turning back on. It may be what is...
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    150 FICHT Questions

    I have a 2001 150 hp evenrude. The manual I have does not specify the plug part number or the plug gap. The engine came with Champion 955m XC12PEPB. Is this the correct plug for the engine? What should the gap be? Someone told me the plugs have to be oriented in the right position. Is that...
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    Hydraulic steering problems

    I have a seastar system steering a 150 Evenrude. The seals at each end of the piston were leaking. Some times the fluid would run pretty low but after filling the helm it would work OK until the reservoir would run low again. I finally bought a kit to change the seals on each end of the piston...
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    Lower Unit Removal 1994 Johnson

    I just read a bunch of Q&A's using the search engine so I know I need to get a service manual but I want to go boating tomorrow. I have a water pump replacement kit and I can't install it until I find what releases the shift rod linkage. Years ago I remember there was a coupling visible once...
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