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    Used V6 Checkout and other questions

    Hi: Please excuse me if this info is available through a search. I spent some time searching, but couldn't easily find what I'm looking for. And thanks in advance for any advice you can give to my long list of questions! I'm looking at an older used engine - 1990 200 hp Johnson J200TXES. I...
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    Merc 9.8 ignition problem

    '74 merc 9.8 I have only rudimentary knowledge of ignition stuff. I know this ignition has parts under the fly wheel with wires running to a switch box. The switch box has + and - wires running to each of two ignition coils which are also grounded to the mounting bracket. I was losing a...
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    fuel= range

    How fast do you go at 3800? :$
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    Merc 9.8 coil

    1974 Merc 110 (9.8). I had a bad coil last year and replaced it and it ran fine until recently. Now the other (old) coil seems to be bad, so I wanted to replace it. The current coils are 339-5288. The local Merc parts guy has 339-832757A3 and he says it will work fine. If I want my exactl...
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    9.8 carb. issue

    Hi: this is a 1974 Merc 110, 9.8 hp. Last year I did a thorough carb. cleaning and did the gasket kits for both carb and fuel pump. I had (and might still have - another post!) coil issues, but when I solved that, the motor started, idled, trolled and went WOT perfectly.<br /><br />This...
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    Cowling gasket glue

    I've been looking in the forums search but didn't really find good information on this.<br /><br />The rubber gasket on my engine cowling does not stay in place. I've tried 3m spray adhesive - it sort of works, but sections have let go.<br /><br />Now, I've completely removed the rubber...
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    Deep Six Planer Info?

    Does anyone know where I can find info for the "Double Deep Six" planer? I have a couple, but can't remember approximate diving depth ratios (e.g. how much line it takes for them to get to 60 ft.). I know they dive considerably faster than the regular deep six. I have found on-line charts for...
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    grease wheel bearings - how often?

    I do not do my own wheel bearing work. I have a good mechanic who (1) is a well-recommended pro, (2) does the bearings for what I consider to be reasonable price and (3) can always fit me in on the day I need the work done. I haven't had one bit of problems with my trailer brakes or bearings...
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    72 hours in salt water - anode needed?

    21 foot aluminum river boat with V6 outboard jet and small kicker. Normally trailered and used in fresh water. Neither main engine nor kicker have zinc anodes (as far as I can see) The main engine, being a jet doesn't have a anode/trim adjuster. The kicker has no zinc either.<br /><br />I'm...
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    T/T seems "noisy"

    1982 V6, J235TLCNE, rebuilt/re-man about 10 years ago. T/T replaced completely about 4-5 years ago just before I bought it. I rarely - almost never - have used the trim and tilt when the engine is not running. I have a jet lower unit which means I do not tilt for loading, unloading or...
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    replace pull start rope?

    1974 9.8 HP merc. First: many thanks for the advice and help so far. The thing is running very nicely.<br /><br />I've noticed the starter rope is looking frayed. It's probably the original. From vague memories of my youth messing with go karts, lawn mowers and mini bikes, I seem to recall...
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    Bilge pump on two switches

    This is a small open riverboat with outboard engine. It is trailered and rarely moored in the water. If it is moored in the water, it is used at least daily. No long term, unsupervised mooring. Therefore, little or no chance of sinking while moored. <br /><br />I don't want or need a float...
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    '82 V6 calls for 88 Octane?

    The powerhead is a J235 1982. Remanufactured in mid-90s - this is a apparently a total, proessional factory type reman because the engine is labeled with the company that did it (no longer in business, can't call). I bought it used about 3 years ago. When I bought it, the guy said "always...
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    '82 V6 calls for 88 Octane?

    The powerhead is a J235 1982. Remanufactured in mid-90s - this is a apparently a total, proessional factory type reman because the engine is labeled with the company that did it (no longer in business, can't call). I bought it used about 3 years ago. When I bought it, the guy said "always...
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    1981 V6 same as '82?

    My engine is J235TLCNE (1982). I have found a shop manual that covers, what appears to be all OMC V-6's from 1981 including J235TLCIH and J235TLCIB. Would this manual be useful to me?
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    How to check RPM on kicker?

    I know on-line sources for Tiny Tach and similar products - but have any of you found one in a local retail establishment? I'd like to buy one this weekend! Or is there any other way to test the RPM on my kicker - like is there a rental tool that would do it?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Forums assist boater who's never read them!

    Spent the weekend at a friend's cabin which is accessable only by boat. We met him there about a day after his family had arrived. When we got there he complained that his outboard just wasn't working like it should - started OK, but just didn't didn't have the oomph out of the hole. He's...
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    '74 Merc 110 (9.8) remote controls

    I'm thinking of adding remote controls to my kicker - not for starting, but just for throttle and shifting. I noticed when working on the engine this spring that the throttle and shift linkages inside the cowling have brackets for remote cables. So I'm thining all I need is the control box and...
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    '82 235 thermostat

    J235TLCNE<br /><br />I don't have a factory service manual, but have a Seloc (which so far has served me well, that's why I haven't gotten the factory manual). This manual is very skimpy on thermostats - I can't even really tell where it is, or what it takes to remove, check, replace, etc...
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    Merc 110 (9.8) shift lever pin

    1974 Merc 110 (9.8). I want to remove the shift control shaft because I need to replace a broken part. It has a nut on either end. But, there is a shift control lever (inside the cowling not the external shift control handle). This lever is used to attach to a remote control cable. It is...
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