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  1. jerryjerry05

    Backfire

    1988 125 Force ​Rebuilt powerhead. Compression good and spark on all cyl. Trigger readings 40OHMS on all 4 cyl. ​5-6 volt on 3 cyl and 25 volts on the last. ​Packs are all good. Coils are good. ​Wiring is ok. ​Regulator is good. It backfires when running. ​But when you undo the top plug it...
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    Trigger test specs.

    I need the test spec for a 1988 125hp. ​I have the stator spec but the trigger color code seems to be different on the trigger. It has multi colored trigger leads. I tried CDI but didn't have any luck? Outboard Ignition too?? ​Thanks,Jerry
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    Shift change

    Friend has a 2014 40hp with the tiller shift and control. 1A40411B2 He wants to change it to the remote control already in the boat. Any idea what parts and possible cost for this change? ​The shift is about a 2003 and has a 50 Merc. already on it. I tried to look up the parts and can't seem to...
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    1999 225 FICHT

    Thinking about repowering with a 99 225 Ficht Evinrude. ​Pro's and Con's about buying?? What major problems could I expect? ​Parts? How expensive could it be to own this??? The owner says it turns over but doesn't run. ​I can fix almost anything myself. ​Just don't have much experience with...
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    Ratios and propellers

    I have a couple of lower units I'm selling and a guy needs one to fit his 88/85 short shaft. My 85's are long shafts. The 125's I have are both short shafts. ​IF?? he put the 125 short on his 85 short, the gear ratio is different, what would this do to the performance? What kind of prop change...
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    Looking for a poster Gregsmere

    Looking for a fellow poster. Gregsmere. You around Greg? Send me a PM if you are. ​Ot if you still have my e-mail send me a note. I have a bunch of 125 parts and plan on building one from the parts I got. ​I'm gonna rebuild a 125 and wanted your feedback on the one I built for you. ​IF...
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    Cooling 1992 8hp

    92 8hp E8RENM ​The impeller is new, the head gasket is new and the cooling passages are clear. ​I can't figure out why it has very little water flow?? ​It cools at idle good but run it fast it gets hot. ​The pump housing is old and the gaskets are new. ​Tried a hose direct to the water pick up...
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    Trim @ Tilt repair

    Just bought 2 88/125 short shaft Forces. Neither has ran in YEARSSSSSS. Both lowers seem to be good?? The powerheads also seem to be good?? The head bolts about 6-7 on each motor are seized but I'm working on them. ​Today. Taking apart the trim pumps. The system has the old style pump with the...
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    HOT HOT,HOT!! Temperature gun, good thing.

    Working on my neighbors 6hp 1974Johnson ​Cleanest 6 I've seen especially for the age. ​The deal is I keep the motor running he supplies the boat 12ft. alum. (about the same age),and we fish his Grouper ​and Flounder spots. The owners son was working on it and it stopped pumping water.(guide...
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    Volvo MD2 sailboat diesel parts.

    My neighbor needs a starter for a MD2 Volvo Diesel. Early 70's The OEM is over $1000 He's retired and can't afford that$$$ ​The question is: Are there any salvage yards that deal in just Volvo or any yards that work with just sailboats?? Any leads will be greatly appreciated. ​Someone sold him...
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    Trim @ Tilt repair

    Saw on E-bay that someone is rebuilding the Hyd. pump. Like RRITT used to do before he passed. Look it up if you need help with the pump. ​Looks like he'll work on the motor part too. Looks like he's in Fl. RRITT was too. ​Maybe I'll get him to fix mine??
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    Rebuilding hyd.pump on T@T

    I decided to fix a couple of my parts T@T units so I can change them later this year. ​I have the tiny washers that go in the relief. I got a set of upholstery pliers from Harbor Freight and after modifying them they work pretty good. ​Now I was trying to find the right O-rings for the other...
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    T@T failure

    My boat sat all summer way too hot to fish and upon starting I tested the T@T systems. ​The port motor would go down but not up. Replaced the relay and fixed the problem. ​Put the boat in the water and helped my neighbor retrieve anchors used during the storm. Got back to the ramp and tried to...
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    The big surprise!!

    Was fishing the Indian River in Sebastian, Fl. Great pace for Sea Trout and Snook and Redfish. Was looking out about 150yd. and saw a log drifting by. Then I realized the tide was going the other way??? Thought Manatee?? I tossed my lure in the general direction of the log. The log about 5-6ft...
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    Project: River / Flats boat.

    River boat??? Got this boat free. The hull and transom, good shape. ​The trailer is fair. The 50hp should run.(good comp)(good lower) Can't decide if it's a project or a 4-sale?? I need something for the river and those days when I can't get out in the ocean?? Gotta finish...
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    Filling T@T fluid 98 200

    I need directions on filling T@T on a 98 200 Johnson. ​I think I know where to add but not sure on the right way??? Thanks
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    Shaft locked the crank splines

    Working on a 25hp ​The driveshaft is locked in the splines on the end of the crank. Any way to remove? I've hooked vice grips on the shaft and tried to hammer it down. Doesn't move at all. Usually I can get it to come out, NOT!!! Suggestions?
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    1980 25 hp. driveshaft locked in.

    Working on a 80/25hp ​The driveshaft is locked in the splines on the end of the crank. Any way to remove? I've hooked vice grips on the shaft and tried to hammer it down. Doesn't move at all. Usually I can get it to come out, NOT!!! Suggestions?
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    Rebuilding hyd.pump on T@T

    Now that Frank and RRitt have passed. I don't feel comfortable messing with them. ​Does anyone know how to rebuild the T@T pump?? The mid sections I have need LOTS of work and I have replacement pumps that need rebuilding. Once I get all the parts, brackets and trim cyl and lift cyl. I'm gonna...
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    Drive shaft bushing gone bad.

    2004 Yam 200 SX200TXRD ​Owner stated it started turning over slow. History: #6 low comp. but still started good and ran like nothing wrong. Then the slow turning over started?? Checked the battery and starter, OK Pulled plugs and still turned over slow. So I thought the lower...
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