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    Stuck Lower Unit

    I have a 1987 225 Johnson and I am trying to change the water pump. I have everything un-bolted and It will drop 1/2" and no further. I have it in reverse and I unscrewed the shifter. It has been five years since I did it last could anyone help me if I have forgotten something. Thanks, Chris
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    Trim sending unit

    I am in the process of re-assembling my power trim pump and motor bracket and am wondering if I need to use the trim and tilt sending unit for the dash gauge. I never really used the guage and took it out in place of a water pressure gauge. My question is the sending unit necessary for the...
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    stuck lower unit

    Trying to do the water pump on a force outboard and connot get the lower unit off. Not really an old motor so it is not corroded. Is there anything specific I should look for?
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    Power tilt piston

    I am trying to remove the power tilt and trim pump from my 1988 225 johnson. After many hurtles and broken bolts the last thing to disconnect is the pin that slides through the large tilt piston under the steering arm. Has anyone ever removed this without any difficulty and are there any...
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    Power trim and Tilt

    Yesterday the trim and tilt was slow and I just thought it was because it was cold. Today the trim and tilt doesn't work at all. It is a 1986 225hp Johnson. To add a little more info the batteries are good and i checked the wires and connections. The motor is getting power and when I use the...
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    Waterpump

    I run the average 50-70 hours per year on my 1988 johnson 225. The engine runs mint and has always had good water temperature and pressure. <br /><br />My finances have been low so I have not changed the waterpump in two or three seasons. I have yet to experience this but my question is will...
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    Boat weight and dimensions

    I have a 1985 Aquasport 20' CC. I am the second owner and there wasn't a manual or spec sheet for the boat. I went to the Aquasport web site however since genmar bought out the original Aquasport company all the info prior the corporate takeover is unavailable. Short of going to a local weigh...
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    What year is my outboard?

    Can anyone please tell me what year my outboard is? The numbers on the plate are G7461581 and J225TXCUV. I am wondering because my starter went. Also does anyone know where I might find a re-built one on the web? Thank you.
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