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    225 Lower Unit

    I have a 1989 Johnson 225 HP and have to either rebuild the lower unit or replace it.<br />What years are compatible with this engine?
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    Clutch Dog Replacement

    I have a 1989 225 Johnson and have trouble engaging reverse. I believe it's the clutch dog and/or reverse gear. <br />It was a real PITA installing the lower unit when I replaced the water pump two years ago. Probably from sagging mounts. <br />Can the the clutch dog be replaced without removing...
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    Starting Method

    Where does everyone place their throttle when starting?<br />I'm talking about carb engines with remote controls.<br />I've always kept the throttle at Idle. I know some people and have read where others advance the throttle some. <br /><br />What do you guys do?<br />What do the pros say?
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    Throttle keeps moving.

    I have a new 1980's OMC throttle control for a 1990 Johnson 140 HP engine. When running around 3500 RPM the throttle moves and RPM decreases. I'm quite sure it's the throttle moving and not the engine. <br /><br />When I installed the throttle I didn't notice any "friction" adjustment. <br />Is...
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    Hydraulic Steering?

    I'm redoing a 17' Mckee by removing the two forward side consoles and installing a center console. I bought this boat last year, took one test ride and haven't used it since. The present steering is a Teleflex Safe-T system and I'm considering going with a Baystar hydraulic system. I had a 24'...
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    Water temp or pressure?

    My brother in-law recently bought a boat that was repowered with a 225 HP Optimax. The console has neither a water temperature or pressure gage.<br />His mechanic told him a water pressure gage is better than a temperature gage.<br />I tend to disagree. <br />What's the consensus of you guys?
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    Opti Max RPM Range?

    What's the max RPM range for a 2001 225 HP Optimax?
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    OMC Controls

    I have a 1990 140 HP Johnson.<br />I presently have the OMC side mount control and plan to convert to a top mount. I've seen some OMC controls which I believe are for later model engines. I've been told than I can get an adapter harness and use my existing harness.<br />Is this correct?
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    225 shift problem

    I removed the lower unit on my 1989 225 Johnson to paint it. Reinstalling it was a total pain in the butt. I've done this before and it was never this difficult. I don't know what was hanging up but I finally got it up without forcing anything.<br />After installation I put the muffs on, run the...
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    OMC Controls

    Most of the factory OMC side mount throttle controls I have seen have the throttle lever on the left side. Can these controls be disassembled and the lever moved over to the right side?
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    What Octane?

    I've got a question for everybody.<br />What octane gas do you use in your outboard?<br />I know what is recommended for our relatively low compression engines. But I've heard different rationales regarding the use of higher octance gasoline. <br />Some say the slower burn of higher octane is...
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    2000 Suzuki 140 EFI 2-Stroke, Good, Bad or Ugly?

    Has anyone had any experience with these engines? I have an opportunity to buy a pair with low hours but have never owned a Suzuki and have no knowledge of their reliability.<br />Thanks.
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    225 Johnson Compression.

    The compression on my 1989 225 is approximately 80 psi in all cylinders. Otherwise the engine starts fairly well, idles okay and runs with no apparent loss of power. I suspect the rings are coking up and have tried Yamaha Ring Free but with no success. <br />Should I be thinking rebuilt...
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