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    2007 e-tech warranty?

    Does anyone know if the warranty is transferrable if purchased from a private owner?Engine is covered until march 2013.
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    2006 efi water flow?

    2006 150 hp will not pee at idle until the thermostat opens or if I increase the rpm and force the poppet valve open.Is this normal?I was under the impression the tell-tail should flow under any condition.The dealer mechanic tells me as long as the alarm does not go off I am fine, but a second...
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    Breaking in new motor?

    Just bought a 2006 150efi and i am waiting for the user manual to be mailed to me.I was told by the dealer to stay under 3000rpm for 2 hours while varying rpm and wot can be used after that but to vary the rpm for 10 hours.Does this sound right to any merc techs out there and when should i...
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    hour retrieval

    what year was internal hour memory implemented.can a diagnostic tool retrieve hours on a 2006 150hp.
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    outboard motor drilling template?

    The transom bolt holes are a little beat up so i want to make a stainless plate for my outboard.I found measurements on line 12 7/8 across top holes and 9 7/8'' across bottom holes with a vertical seperation of 8". all measurements are on bolt centers.I made a paper template,measured 500 times...
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    how to patch outboard washer compression marks

    Before i replace my outboard I want to fill the compression holes left by the old washers,level it and place a thin stainless plate on the transom.Can anyone recommend a product for this.I figure marine tex would work but that stuff is pricy,maybe a fiberglass resin?
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    E-Tech or 4 stroke?

    Looking to go new, don't need a rocket ship just a reliable motor that will last the longest.I would imagine 4s would last longer because internal components are oil-bathed.Is two stroke reliability up to par with four strokes when it comes to over all life of the motor?
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    1989 200 hp johnson water flow

    I seem to have a lot of exhaust and water coming out of the space betweem mid shaft and lower unit.There is water coming out of the pisser though, is this normal?
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