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    Smoking at startup

    200 Ocean runner 1993. Had the anti syphon valve cleaned. did not smoke as bad. but after storage sitting smoked like crazy for a while, then not so bad. Rich Gas from sitting? Low hrs. on the motor. Could age be a culprit on the VRO pump.
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    Seastar Helm leak

    I recently had the seal replaced where the helm attaches to the boat. After the boat had sat out in the blazing sun the fluid had dribbled once again down the boat below the helm. When I asked the OMC repair shop abou this he said that maybe it was filled too full and expanded and leaked out the...
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    1993 200 Ocean Runner water pump

    Can the novice change an impellor with the right manual?
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    zinc anodes

    On my 1993 200 Ocean runner there seems to be 2 anodes. They are 90% of original size. Do these waste away or just loose there effectiveness after a certain amount of time? I run mostly in brackish water. Is there a rec. change interval or signs of needing replacement? Thanks for you responses.
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    4 bolted block

    What is the square plate sticking out on either side below the cowling with 4 bolts on either side? 93' 200 ocean runner. Estimated time to change a water pump 1st time if some what mechanical? sAre special tools needed? Thanks to all for your responses!
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    GPH at WOT?

    I have a carb. engine. I was told that the formula was: Hp divided by 10 +1. Does this sound right? Take a kid fishing!
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    Reliable Sure Lube Or Bearing Buddies

    Which Is Better In Your Opinion And Why?
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    Anti-syphon or check valve

    Where is this located? What happens when it is clogged? Thx
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    1994 Hs 2000 Dc

    Does my 94 have Kevlar reinforced keel? Also I have water that will not always drain out of the front lower bow section.Is it plugged?
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    black powder on inside of exhaust

    I was told there is a problem with the black powder( soot) on the exhaust of my 1994 200 2 cycle? What would this indicate?
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    VRO '94 200 ocean runner

    I have an issue with my 94 with very low hrs.( I have had it 4 yrs, with reg. Maint) smoking very bad at start up, even after warm up i get more smoke than usual on restart. I have been told that the diaphram may be bad( it is 14 years old) causing oil to seep after shut off. It tapers off...
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    Pumped

    I have a pump in pump out live well and it will not work.When I throw the toggle switch ,nothing.<br />I pushed in the breaker and no luck. Is it the pump maybe or clogged?<br />How can I test it? I can barely get to the pump through the access port so change ot will be a bear..<br />Any...
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    Pumped

    I have a pump in pump out live well and it will not work.When I throw the toggle switch ,nothing.<br />I pushed in the breaker and no luck. Is it the pump maybe or clogged?<br />How can I test it? I can barely get to the pump through the access port so change ot will be a bear..<br />Any...
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    No Thermostats?

    Recently had my 1994 200 OMC serviced and the tech said that it had no thermostats in it.<br />The guy I bought it from last June had run alot in salt water and he said that that is probably the reason. He took them out cause they corrode and stick from salt. and maybe he was not a regular...
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    did he really?

    I just took my boat in for a Get Ready for Summer check up. Among the usual things plugs, impeller etc...., I had him check the Perko Dual battery switch that I have. he checked it and said that it was OK and I had a dead battery and the other one did OK with a load Test.<br />Here is the Fishy...
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