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    Looking for Prop......

    For an 86" Merc 175hp....<br /><br />I need a SS 4-blade 22P.<br /><br />Anyone know of a used one that is available...?
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    Hasbeen

    Shoot me an Email...<br /><br />I need to ask you something about props?<br /><br />lstrong@ff-corp.com or<br />KCPowerCat@aol.com<br /><br />Thanks
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    Alarm? Without the oil injection pump...

    My motor (listed below) has had the oil pump removed and is now running off of pre-mix... My question is, when the pump was disabled or now removed will that prevent the alarm system from running it's diagnostic check (beep when the key is turned on)? The Alarm works when I ground out the...
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    TMD, anyone , ? about WOT RPMS.

    I posted a while back about my 86' Merc 175 that has a four bladed 24p prop....But didn't really get a concise answer.<br /><br />I'm pushing a Ranger 371V, 18 ft, 1988 boat. There is a Jack Plate....<br /><br />At WOT, does 5200-5400 rpms sound normal? The motor runs fine, but wanted to make...
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    Dhadley,,,,,WOT RPM's,

    On a 86' Merc. 175, with a four bladed 24p prop. Does 5200-5400 rpms sound normal...<br /><br />Motor runs great, idles at 700, but wanted to make sure this prop is the reason for the lower rpms at wide open.
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    Carb cleaner spray....?

    The kind of stuff that you can buy at wally world in the automobile section... Can it be used on our outboards, following the directions on the can?<br /><br />I'm planning on fogging the carbs and cylinders but thought about cleaning the carbs first, possibly without removing them...
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    Carb cleaner spray....?

    The kind of stuff that you can buy at wally world in the automobile section... Can it be used on our outboards, following the directions on the can?<br /><br />I'm planning on fogging the carbs and cylinders but thought about cleaning the carbs first, possibly without removing them...
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    Noticed oil inside bottom of engine cowling...

    1986 Merc. 175...<br /><br />At first I thought this was a result of the removal of the oil injection system and a little bit of left-over oil in the resevoir tank... But after closer examination the oil appears to be thinned down probably left from evaporated fuel... Can the carbs or pump...
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    Question for all the experts......

    Based on my searches there are a lot of questions that have come up on high temp problems with the 1980-90 models mercury's.... Specifically in the 135-200 hp range... Anyway I know of several posters that have battled with this problem, replacing water pumps, stats, poppets, head gaskets...
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    My boat is dead......

    1986 Merc. 175 on a Ranger 371V...<br /><br />Took it out Sat morning and everything was fine, now I turn the key and nothing comes on and if I try to start the motor nothing happens... No sounds clicks etc. Battery is good... I'm getting power to the bilge pumps, boat lights, aerators etc...
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    Poppet Valve/Relief Valve?

    I've been trying to find out what may cause what I feel is too high of a temp at full throttle. 1986 Merc. 175 hp....<br /> The water pump is fine (new), the stats are new, the spark plugs are wet, and the compression is good at all cylinders... At full throttle the temp gauge reads almost if...
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    1986 Merc. 175 Black Max Temperature?

    I've noticed that at full throttle my temp gauge (L/H type) reads almost to the max. (almost to H) until I power down where it immediately receeds to the mid range of the gauge.. I've never had a high temp. alarm. I'm planning on changing the water pump just for assurance purposes, it seems to...
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    Merc. 175hp, 1987 black max Temp. ?

    I've noticed that at full throttle my temp gauge (L/H type) reads almost to the max. (almost to H) until I power down where it immediately receeds to the mid range of the gauge.. I've never had a high temp. alarm. I'm planning on changing the water pump just for assurance purposes, it seems...
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    1987 Mecury 175hp Black Max

    Just bought a used boat with this motor on it...<br />I don't have any literature (except maintanence records) on the outboard.. <br />Is it ok to run the motor with rabbit ears? I've heard (and I could be getting wrong info) that it is not recommended... The oil injection has been removed...
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    1989 Evinrude 150 V6

    I have no experience with a motor this big. Need your help. Took a look at a boat with this motor on it. Based on what I know it has recently had the carbs replaced or re-built. That's all I know at this time. When I learn more about it's history I'll add it to this post.<br />I would like...
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    Opinion wanted on 1991 Johnson 150 GT

    I took a look at a used boat today with this outboard on it....<br />I'd like some info on it's performance, durability, concerns, whatever...<br />Thinking of buying the boat (Nitro) but have no experience with Johnson Outboards...<br />Thanks...
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    Opinion wanted on a 1991 Nitro boat

    I took a look today at a 1991 Nitro 180 TF with a Johnson GT 150. The boat really is in pretty good condition. Very clean, new carpet and seats, clean hull and compartments. The hull has some stress cracks around the transom area but appear to surface gel cracks only. The Motor fired up...
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    Need Advise on a Tracker Nitro Boat

    Thinking about purchasing a 1994 Tracker Nitro 170DC Rick Clunn Edition Boat....115hp Merc<br /><br />My question is, what are your opinions on this boat, particularly the hull strength. I have heard that early Nitros had problems with the hull and I don't know if this boat is in that time...
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    Converting 12 volt to 6 volts for a portable Radio

    I recently purchased a nice little Coleman Radio that is a basic AM/FM system. It also has a spot light and a couple of flourescent lights on it that will be handy in the boat. The radio runs off of 6 D size batteries and it also has a power input jack for 6 volts of DC power (not AC). <br...
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    Mounting two identical fish finders Question.

    I got a Pirana 1 at the front of the boat, I'm thinking about mounting another one at the back, since I'm so happy with it's performance so far.<br />My question is, will I have any interference between the two. Surely they have this in mind when they designed the thing. But identical finders...
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