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    Service on OMC SeaDrive 115Hp -84

    Hi,<br /><br />My brother's OMC 115Hp started to bog during acceleration. First the engine did not deliver full power to get the boat up in plane. Now it will give up and die if one tries to accelerate. Otherwise it runs at idle and starting is not a problem. In order to get it up in plane and...
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    Cooling passages in -89 3-cylinder block?

    Hi,<br /><br />I have the exhaust side cooling cover off and checked the small holes going to the cylinders. <br />In the right chamber there's a little hole that I believe should go to cylinder number one (1), but it doesn't go anywhere. Should it go through the block or not?<br /><br />The...
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    Starting to repair a Johnson 60Hp -89!

    Hi!<br /><br />It's funny that when you get one boat working the other breakes down. <br /><br />My Johnson 60Hp -89 had the following symptoms:<br /><br />- low power<br />- low compression (about 95 in all 3)<br />- rattling sound (knocking?, detonation?)<br />- overheating (no alarm, no...
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    OMC Sea Drive?

    Hi!<br /><br />My brother considers to buy a boat with a OMC Sea Drive 1987. I believe that it's a 100Hp engine, have to check the identification number.<br /><br />Are there anything special to look at when we will go for a test drive? I believe the engine is the same as the Evinrude/Johnson...
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    Top speed with Yamaha 20Hp -87

    Hi!<br /><br />We have a boat with a Yamaha 20Hp -87 (had it since brand new) that should go about 27 knots (compared against another boat) but it will only reach 23 knots.<br /><br />Engine runs fine and has a compression of about 130 psi in both cylinders. I don't have a tach but the engine...
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    Volvo Penta Manual

    Hi,<br /><br />Does the Seloc manual "Volvo Penta Stern Drives, 1968-1991" cover the AD31 130Hp Turbodiesel engine and DP drive from 1990? Will I find exploded drawings of different engine parts?<br /><br />Robbi
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    Ignition timing on Johnson 60Hp -89?

    Hi there!<br /><br />I believe the timing is wrong on my Johnson 60Hp <br />-89. <br /><br />The engine runs otherwise fine but it seems that the maximum power is missing. I have rebuild the carbs and noticed that it now runs better on idle but at WOT it's pretty the same as earlier. I have...
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    Any experience with Hiclone!

    Hello there!<br /><br />Does anyone have experience with the Hiclone (www.hicloneqld.com) device?<br /><br />I'm thinking of installing one or two in a Volvo Penta AD31 130 Hp Aftercooled Turbodiesel. <br /><br />The engines fuelpump has been adjusted earlier to give more fuel. The engine makes...
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    Float level in Johnson 60 hp -89 ?

    Hello there!<br /><br />I'm rebuilding the carbs in my Johnson 60 hp -89 and would like to know the correct float level.<br /><br />I believe that the float should be in the same horisontal level when holding the carb upside down. Are there any correct value?<br /><br />What about float drop...
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    Service on Yamaha 60hp -86

    Hello!<br /><br />Is there anything special to check on a Yamaha 60hp -86 engine?<br /><br />I'm planning to rebuild the carburators and changing impeller.<br /><br />Any short advice about removing the lower unit.<br />How will I disconnect the gearchanging linkage and<br />what's the thin hose...
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    Yamaha 20 will not shut off

    Hi there!<br /><br />I have some electrical problems with my <br />Yamaha 20 -87. The engine doesn't shut off<br />by turning the key switch or pulling out<br />the emergency stop. The only way is to <br />choke the engine and wait until it stops.<br />Starting the engine from the remote control...
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    Low maximal speed

    Hi!<br /><br />I have a Johnson 60 -89 VRO on a 4,70 metre boat and it should go approximately 35 knots. <br /><br />With the original 17 inch propeller it went 31 knots at 5600 rpm where the overspeed limit turned on. <br /><br />I bought a ProPulse adjustable (16-20 inch) propeller and tryed...
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    Piston stuck!

    Hi!<br /><br />I have an Evinrude 40Hp 1970 with one of the pistons stuck. The cause is either rust or seizure, don't know for sure. It was found in a garage and has not been running for 10-20 years. So, is there any good tricks to get it out. I have tryed almost everything (oil, diesel, hammer...
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    Constant alarm beep!

    Hi!<br /><br />My Johnson 60 -89 VRO gives out a constant alarm when turning key switch to on position. <br /><br />It started when the main power switch was turned off with the engine running. It was the third time someone kicked the switch in accident. Earlier the beep stopped when the switch...
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    Constant alarm beep!

    Hi!<br /><br />My Johnson 60 -89 VRO gives out a constant alarm when turning key switch to on position. <br /><br />It started when the main power switch was turned off with the engine running. It was the third time someone kicked the switch in accident. Earlier the beep stopped when the switch...
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