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    Best block for rebuild

    Hey guys, I have 2 -200 hp engines. A Johnson that is already 20 over & has to have a cylinder sleeved & more than likely will have go 30 over. This engine is a closed deck block & im not sure yet what year it is. The other is a Evinrude 1990 200 that is all stock never been opened up as I can...
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    How to determine what year engine I have

    Guys can someone tell me how to determine what year power head I have. There is no numbers on it anywhere. The boat is a 1992 stratos. The engine is a closed deck block. What year did they start making that. Also is the closed deck better than open. I have 2 engines one of which I’m gonna...
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    WOT Timing

    Can someone please tell me what the WOT timing is for a 1990 Evinrude 200 E200TXESM. I do not have a manual for this engine yet
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    Power head installation

    Guys, I have decided to buy a used engine for now & rebuild mine over the winter. So I bought a used 1990 Evinrude, mine was supposed to be a 92 but not real sure can’t find any numbers. Called Evinrude dealer he said as long as I use everything off the Johnson electronics, carbs etc. it should...
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    Aftermarket Parts

    Guys while putting together a parts/price list for engine rebuild I see aftermarket parts are about 1/3 of the price. For example OMC piston needle bearings are 59$. Sierra aftermarket are 8$. I don’t really understand the huge difference. Is it ok to use aftermarket?
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    Blown engine

    Well guys u we’re right. I didn’t listen so I have paid the price & it gonna be a hefty one. Engine broke a ring today & ruined cylinder. Is there someone here who will be willing to help me build this thing the right way. I know I got have cyl sleeved. Can I reuse the rods or do I buy new. Do...
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    Carb jetting

    Hello all. I need a little help please. i have 1992 200 johnson that has been bored 20 over it still has factory jets is this ok or do they need changed to compensate for the slightly larger bore.Also when engine is WO i have to back off the throttle to get her to run best like not getting...
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    Johnson 200 GT

    Hello guys I’m new here here is what I got going on. Took engine apart to hone cylinders & re-ring. Found some of the rods have a copper look. Does anyone know what this is.
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