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    Flywheel Stuck 02 125 HP Merc

    Can't get the flywheel off this motor. Removed nut and washer. Have puller set up using the three holes near the center of the flywheel to pull from. Have applied ALOT of force but not coming loose. Am I missing something?
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    1993 Johnson 225 Fouling Two Plugs

    My '93 Johnson 225 has a miss that can be heard at idle. Motor also won't stay running under 1200 rpm. Have completed the following: 1. All new plugs. 2. New water separator filter and inline filter under cowling. Cut open inline filter and did not find any debris. 3. Hooked up portable...
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    Nissan 40hp won't stop

    I have a 40 hp Nissan ('00 or'01). When I turn the key off the motor won't stop. I check all of the wiring and connections and everthing is good to the CDI. With the key off the there is continuity between the black and brown wires. Also continuity with the emergency lanyard pulled. It...
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    No Power '04 Yam. 800 XLT

    Will only run at 8 mph (4k RPM). Has good compression and spark in both clinders. Plugs are clean and no apprent blockages or debris in jet. What to look at next. Would like to avoid taking carbs apart. Plan on trying new fuel filter and plugs though don't think these could be the...
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    Trim Stop Bar

    I have a '93 225 Johnson and need to put the steel bar that the motor rests on when tilted all of the way down into one of the lower slots. The bar has something similar to a retaining ring that is keeping it in place. I cant figure out how to move it. It was in a lower location but my...
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    Warning Horn '93 225 Johnson

    Looking for some troubleshooting help with the above motor. Shortly after starting the motor the warning horn went off. I had 10 psi of water pressure and a good stream of water. The heads did not feel overly hot, but I did not test with a heat gun. I disconnected the temperature sensors...
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    '93 225 Running Hot on Start - Up

    When the engine is warming up, the temperature rises into the 180 degree range and then frops to normal (140). In the past it has just gone to the 140 degree point without rising first.<br /><br />I assume the problem is either thermostats or the pressure relief valve (don't know if I have this...
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    '93 8 hp driveshaft came out while changing H20 pump

    While changing the water pump the driveshaft came out of the lower unit. Is this normal? Worried it may now leak water into lower unit.
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    "93 225 Fuel Primer Troubleshooting

    My '93 225 has turned into a hard starter. Even afer holding the key in for 8 seconds on a cold start the engine still is hard to start. Today I put the primer 90 degrees to the run position and pumped the ball and it fired right up.<br /><br />I am thinking my primer may have died. What is...
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    Inner Bearing Frozen on Axle

    Looking for some help here. The inner bearing on my Cox trailer is frozen to the axle. Tried heating and beating but have not been successfuil yet. <br /><br />The axle looks to be one piece (No Separate Hub). Any advice on where to go from here would be appreciated. More Heat?
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    Source For Johnson Part Numbers

    Can someone tell me an internet site that I can use to find part numbers for a Johnson Outboard. I would like to be able to determine if a part number is compatable with my year and model engine. I have not been able to find one, and I don't want to bug my dealer for part numbers.<br /><br...
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    '93 225 tilt/trim flush and bleed instructions

    Can someone please help me with how to flush the fluid from my tilt and trim. Also would like instructions for bleeding. I removed the reservoir cover with the unit up and fluid came out. Thank you for your help
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    Lower Unit Installation 93 150 Merc.

    I am helping a friend replace the water pump on his '93 150 hp Merc. Got the lower unit off ok and the new water pump in, but am having a hard time getting it to go back together.<br /><br />The book indicates that the lower unit should be in forward. We put the controls in the forward...
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    '93 225 Johnson Charging Problem

    My '93 Johnson 225 has developed a charging probem. While out yesterday the dash mounted voltmeter was reading 17 volts. I switched batteries and still had 17 volts. I am thinking the problem is the voltage regualator.<br /><br />I will confirm the volt readings with a digital meter. Any...
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    Suzuki Lower Unit Question

    I just purchased a boat with a 40 hp Suzuki motor. Not sure of the year, but it has oil injection. I have not tried to start it yet, and was checking things out and noticed the following:<br /><br />When I put the engine in forward (not running) the lower unit does not hook up to the...
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