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    2000 Optimax 225 Loosing power at 3000rpms

    I bought a project boat last week and have been working on the 225 optimax trying to get it running right. It had been not used for 5 years so I had quite a bit of work to do. This is what I have done so far. 1 cleaned out the vst tank 2 cleaned all 12 injectors 3 replaced the spark plugs 4...
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    tach, switch setting

    Could someone tell me what number of "polls" the input shoud be for a tach. on a 1984 johnson75.<br />The tach, has several options. 6,12,(several more for 4cycle) thanks dave
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    1996,225,lean condition

    please guys I am at my wits end. This motor has low hours but has sit for 2 years before I bought it. I have installed kits in the carbs.(after good cleaning)<br />changed the fuel/vro pump. This engine just will not stay running unless the primer lever is at least half open. I wouldnt say the...
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    1996 225 carb. adj.

    Could someone suggest a starting point in adjusting the idle air screws. Also can someone explain in a nutshell what the recirculation valve does.? thanks.
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    '89- 225, no spark

    motor has set for a year. P.O. said it used to run. have disconected the stop circuit as described in omc manual. checked flywheel key.<br />cdi has good ground. No spark on either bank. anybodys Guess?? thanks.
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