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  1. Blake0912

    Correct spark plugs for 87 225 Looper

    I just converted my 1987 225 johnson over to pre mix and did a seafoam decarb so I was going to replace the plugs. What spark plugs are best to use for this motor? Currently it has Champion QL78TC plugs in it. Thank you
  2. Blake0912

    1992 40hp Merc Oil Injection Question

    I have a 92 40 merc 4cyl that I've owned since it was new but it has done a lot of sitting. I'm planning on doing a tune up on the motor so I can use the boat for shallow water / giging this year. My question is should I keep it oil injected or convert to pre mix? Are these systems pretty...
  3. Blake0912

    1975 Mercury 9.8 Dies Under Load (Video)

    Hi guys ive posted about this motor (1975 9.8hp 110) before and since then I have fixed my hard start issue (starts on 2-3 pull when cold) , have a new lower unit with good seals , and a new kill swith. The motor will idle perferct forever I had it running for about 20mins in a barrel , but...
  4. Blake0912

    9.8 Mercury Cold Start Problem

    I have a 1975 mec 110, The motor idles great and will go full power no problem, but I can not get it to start without sprating a little pre mix gas into the carb then it will fire with half a pull. I have rebuilt the carb/fuel pump it has a new fuel tank and line. What could be causing this...
  5. Blake0912

    1992 40HP merc fuel pouring out of carb

    Hi guys on my 1992 40hp merc 4cyl, there is fuel pouring out of the bottom carbs air vent when you prime the bulb it shoots out and also when running the motor the fuel shoots out of the hole. The air vent hole im reffering to is when you look at the front of the motor its the top right hole of...
  6. Blake0912

    1986 Johnson 9.9 Shift Problem

    I just picked up a 1986 Johnson 9.9, when I was picking it up I ran it and it shifted gears. Now that I got it back to the house I tried to shift gears while the motor was not running and it wont go into forward just reverse. Is this normal because the engine is not running, like some kind of...
  7. Blake0912

    Converting to pre mix , unsure of amount of fuel in tank

    I'm going to by pass the oil side of my VRO this weekend and convert to pre mix on my 87' 225 Johnson , but I'm not sure how much fuel I have in my tank the guage is almost on E but I have a 70 gal tank I'm assuming it's about 15 gallons. My question is if I add about 40 gallons and mix it 50:1...
  8. Blake0912

    Kicker bracket motor mount

    I have a stainless kicker bracket on my 21ft pursuit made out of stainless and in very good condition. I want to mount my 9.9 (75lb 2stroke) on it but its missing the motor mount. Can anyone lead me in the right direction to finding one I'm having a hard time just finding the motor mount. I was...
  9. Blake0912

    9.8 Mercury 110 Lower Unit Question

    I have a 1975 merc 9.8 110 and i have the engine running real nice, but my lower unit is pretty beat up and has a carbon steel shaft. I saw a few LUs online with stainless shafts and shoft shift rods for a decent price and I was wondering if my motor will take a stainless shaft, not sure if...
  10. Blake0912

    Replaceing the VRO on a 225 Johnson

    I have a 1987 Johnson with the VRO still hooked up, I like having the oil injection but lately Ive been real nervous about the oil side of the VRO cutting out and toasting my motor. I'm not sure how old the VRO pump is, plus when I prime the bulb a slight bit of gas will leak out from the top...
  11. Blake0912

    9.8 Mercury 110 Hard to start

    Hi guys I have a 1975 merc 9.8 that has been sitting for a long time, I replaced the water pump and its working great. But this motor is ridiculously hard to get started, the only way I can get it to start is spray some pre mix in the plug holes and it fires right up and runs good, very...
  12. Blake0912

    1987 Johnson 225 power trim issue

    Hi guys I've posted about this before but did not get a response so I'll simplify my question. My trim is bouncing bad on the way down and is free falling from the full tilt position down to the slow speed rams when I hit the trim button (it's not falling on its own , only when the trim button...
  13. Blake0912

    Hynautic steering helm making noise after rebuild

    Hi guys I just got finished re-sealing my hynautic helm and added fresh ATF fluid (ATF is what the previous owner used to I just decided to stick with it) well the new seals solved my issue there is no leaks and the steering is very responsive , but when I turn my wheel is makes a noise and you...
  14. Blake0912

    1987 225 Johnson TnT Issues Pic/Video Included

    I had posted on here last week about my power trim acting up, I added Fluid did the run it up and down a few times etc..., But I'm still having issues its not bouncing as hard as it was and where the engine pivots is all greased up and the motor does not get hung up anymore. But now when I lower...
  15. Blake0912

    Hynautic Steering Helm Seal Kit

    I had posted on here last week about my Hynautic Steering system. Here is an Update I added Fluid(Turns out it was not that low about 1/2 full) Then I pressurized it to about 35-40PSI and started to turn the wheel , the steering was very responsive. But then fluid started leaking out from under...
  16. Blake0912

    1975 Mercury 9.8 110 Impeller size

    I have a 1975 merc 9.8 110 and I'm trying to order a new impeller for it. I noticed there's two different sizes for these motors (.438 ID or .456 ID). Does anybody know what size a 1975 model would take , also the lower unit is from a 1973 model would this be the same size as the 75. I would...
  17. Blake0912

    Power TnT Sticking and Bouncing while lowering

    Hi guys , on my 87 225 Johnson I've been having some issues with the power trim the motor sounds good and it goes up just fine. But if I have the motor all the way up and lower the trim the motor just stays up then I have to back and push the motor and it will fall back onto the rod and once...
  18. Blake0912

    Help Identifying Type Of Hydraulic Steering On My 1987 Pursuit 2100

    Hi guys I have a 1987 21ft Pursuit with a 1987 225 Johnson and the hydraulic steering went out all of a sudden I have not done anything to the steering since Ive had the boat it has never been a problem it was very tight and responsive then the last trip out , it just lost pressure completely it...
  19. Blake0912

    1987 225 Johnson VRO pump

    I have a 1987 Johnson with the VRO pump still connected , I've ran this boat for about 6 months with no issues and it's still runnin great but I'm constantly worried about the VRO pump quitting on me. Is there are kind of preventative maintenance I can do to the pump for some peace of mind...
  20. Blake0912

    1975 Mercury 9.8HP (110) Stop Switch

    Hi guys I have a 9.8 merc that I bought in non-running condition, I got the motor running but the stop switch will not work, I have a parts motor and tried to use the skill switch from it but that does not work either. I noticed when I looked online the stop switch has two wires coming from it...
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