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    Starter not engaging 1995 150 ocean pro

    My immaculate 150s starter decided not to engage and just whine/spin yesterday after a cruise.1st time ever.Glad I was home.I have a 2 battery system that is fully charged.Should I remove and troubleshoot or just replace it.My neighbor said it probably just needs to be lubed on top but he thinks...
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    Spark Plug info for 1995 150 Ocean pro

    I have found 3 look up charts and they all list a different plug for my motor. Its a 1995 150 Ocean Pro MODEL# E150SLEOM SER# G03944688 CURRENTLY RUNNING QL82YC HiHeat Which Was looked up and sold to me by an Johnson/Eninrude dealer.I have also seen listings for QL77JC4 AND QL16V. tHE ONLY...
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    Need to Paint Chain Link fence

    I have a section of a standard Galv chain link fence that is starting to show rust.I have seen people paint chain link fences with a roller and was wondering what the best paint to use would be.anyone have any experience with this .????? I was thinking rustoleum but maybe there is a more...
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    how to remove condensation/water from home heating oil tank

    Trying top get an oil boiler up and going and a milky oil water mixture came out of the bleeder.I am going to try to draw out a couple of gallons to see if it is just condensation.I thought I remembered my boiler guy telling me some years ago that denatured alcohol added to the oil acts the same...
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    Sea foam copy cat

    i BOUGHT SOME SEAFOAM TODAY AND SAW ANOTHER PRODUCT RIGHT NEXT TO IT IN THE IDENTICAL METAL BOTTLE WITH THE SAME USAGES LISTED.LOOKS TO BE AN OBVIOUS COPYCAT.tHE MANU IS "BERRYMAN SINCE 1912" B-12 CHEMTOOL FUEL TREATMENT.iT CONTAINS TOLUENE,METHANOL,ACETONE,BUTOXYETHANOL,METHEL ETHEL...
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    Sea foam copy cat??

    BOUGHT SOME SEA FOAM TODAY AND SAW A FUEL TREATMENT RIGHT NEXT TO IT IN THE IDENTICAL METAL BOTTLE WITH THE SAME STATEMENTS.tHE MANU IS BERRYMAN B-12 CHEMTOOL FUEL TREATMENT.WAS ONLY $3.25 COMPARED TO $9.00 FOR SEA FOAM.TOLUENE,METHANOL,ACETONE,BUTOXYETHANOL,METHEL ETHEL KEYTONE,ISOPROPANOL.iT...
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    Checking fluid level on trim pump

    Hi guys.I am having a brain fart on checking my trim fluid level.I havent had any issues or need to check in many years. 1989 mercruiser alphas with opaque resevoir.Cap w/o dipstick.No issues except that they seem to be raising and lowering slower than in the past.I think i remember checking...
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    Propeller size reco needed

    Hi guys,I have a 17 Mako center console with a 1995 150 Ocean pro.The current prop is a 141/2 x21 SS .The motor came off of a 21 cruisers Bonnaza(a much bigger and heavier boat).This was the right prop for the Cruisers bonanza.I know it cant be the right prop for my Mako.Been to 2 prop shops...
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    NEED NEW VACUUM CLEANER....RECOs...Who like what they have??

    Time for a new vacuum.Anyone love what they have.I have had 2 Kenmore cannisters with beaterbrush.Charlie
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    Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

    I own an energy effecient 15 year old Kenmore fridge.Water has been gathering in the bottom under the produce drawers.Thought it was the icemaker so I disconnected the water supply and still water gathers.Approx 32 ounces per 2-3 days.Time for a new fridge??Charlie
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    engine rpms drop 200 and regain 200 whlie cruising

    1988 twin mercruiser 5.0 xl with alphas.stbd engine dropped 2-300 rpms while I was cruising and came back up the same 2-300 rpms.did this a few times during a 15 minute cruise at 3300 rpms for approx 10-15 seconds each time .In attempt to remedy I ran the fuel on that engine down to almost empty...
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    1995 150 hp Ocean runner rough to start

    Lately my 150 ocean runner wont syart until I squirt some premix into the carbs.Then it starts right up and runs fine until it sits for 3 hours or longer.Primer bulb pumps up fine.What gives the carbs the first prime of fuel on starting?? Charlie
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    No power at ignition due to shifter control

    I am having this looked at this week but would like to know where the actual problem is.Dual mercruiser 230 i/os,alpha drives 1988. Dual shifter controls are making a condition that mimic when the shifter is not in neutral and you attempt to turn the ignition and you get absolutely nothing at...
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    Creatine level in blood test...anyone familiar with

    I had a family member pass away from multiple myloma and his creatine level was very high.I recently had a pet pass and she also had a very high creatine level though the vet said her blood test results were great.anyone familiar with what exactly a creatine level is?? Said to ask,Charlie
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    Coors light beer ball refillable???

    Bought a coors light draft tap plastic beer ball.Is it refillable ot throw away.The tap looks too good to toss?? Charlie
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    Going to check my boats after Hurricane

    Heading to the marina to see how my boats did.Hurricane was not as bad as it could have been.I prepared as well as I could have with extra ropes and fenders everywhere.Wish me luck.Charlie
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    Shifter not clicking into neutral

    Hi guys.I have twin 1988 mercruiser 5.0 xl rwc with alpha drives.Recently my port shifter was stiff coming from fwd to neutral.When it went into neutral,it did not make the usual clickThe shifter does not have a name on it.Not a quicksilver.Starting has become an small issue since.I have to...
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    compression on 50 hp Evinrude

    A friend of mine asked me if his compression readings were good on his 50hp Evinrude.I assume the year is 90ish .He said both cyls were around 70.Sounded low to me but they were both similar.I told him as long as they were within approx 10 lbs of each other ,it was probably ok. 70 is a little...
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    Adding diesel to gas instead of marvel mo

    An old timer in my marina saw me adding MMO to my fuel which I have always done.He yelled to me ,why ya using that stuff when ya could just use diesel.He went on to tell me that he has always used diesel as an additive to his gas.He said " itll keep er clean and itll lubercater real good...
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    150 Ocean Pro tough to start recently

    1995 150 Ocean Pro,has ALWAYS started up immediately,especially after it has been running.Carbs rebuilt a couple of years ago.Decarb every other year.recently it takes a lot of cranking to get it started.Someone offered me some starting fluid and it got it fired up immediately in 1 crank and it...
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