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    225 EFi 3.0 liter check valve

    I am freshening up my 1995 225 XRi, lite hone rings & bearings. In the lower engine case half there are 6 check valves,inside rubber type gromets. the repair manual (Mercury) shows a picture, but no explaination as to how they go in. The picture seems to indicate, (seems to) they go with the...
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    '95 Merc 225 XRI dead spot in throttle

    I have a 225 XRI, that has a spot just off idle when accelerating especially when accelerating slowly. My plugs seem to get oily pretty quickly, & it seems to through out a lot of oil from the exhaust. Other than the acceleration problem spot it runs pretty good. I can get 5600-5700 trimmed...
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    Presure to remote oil tank

    Does anyone have the spec on the presure to the remote oil tank, for a 1995 225 XRi. Thanks, Joe
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    Sealing Transducer Screw Holes in Transom

    I am replacing an old fish finder & the screw holes that were made for the old transducer don't line up with the new transducer bracket. Upon examining the holes in the transom, probing & proding with a pick I find the wood to be dry, & solid. My question is what is best to seal them with...
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    Housing Under Water Pump

    I was replacing the water pump, on 1995 225, when after removing the pump & filler block I noticed a small section of the lower unit housing, under the lower pump gasket, (Small hole gasket) in front of the filler block, had corroded away. The damaged section is on the port side about 1/2" from...
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    Lower Unit test

    I would like to know the amount of Presure & vacume to put on a lower unit when testing. I will be testing a 3 liter 225 Merc. Thanks, Joe
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    Re: Winterizing an EFI Merc.

    Re: Winterizing an EFI Merc. Just wondering, I have a '95 225 EFI Merc. that I will soon be winterizing (sadly). I winterize several boats for several people. On some of the later Johnny/Rudes I use the CRC fogging fluid which screws onto the fuel service port, & that works pretty well. On...
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    Penn reels

    Does anyony have a site for specs, or diagrams & part lists for older Penn reels. Thanks, Joe
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    Synthetic vs. Blend

    At the risk of starting more discussion than I would like! I have a '95 Merc 225 EFI, it has aprox. 520 hours on it. It runs real well, & has since I got it new. I have run merc premium plus oil (Bulk) in it always, decarbed every year, & am very carefull with the gas. I was thinking of...
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    When to power tune?

    I have always power tuned my engines in the spring, after I burned out my winterized gas. I would fill w/ fresh gas, take the boat for a ride,& then power tune the engine. When I got back to the dock, I would change the plugs, fuel filter & water seperator. I know some guys do it before...
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    Ritchie Electronic compass

    I have a M 4 ritchie electronic compass, it's about 7 years old, It stopped working about 2 years ago, I removed it then, & stored it, so it is not weathered in any way. I have an other compass on board, & GPS. My question is, Should I try to have it repaired if price is reasonable' or is this...
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    Fuel additives

    Anybody have thoughts on gumout carb/injector cleaner in the fuel on 2 cycle outboards?
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    Need a site i can find used or abused outboards

    A few years ago I got a 1984 90 HP Evivrude, this motor always ran OK, as I serviced it for 20 years. The guy that owned it, broke the lower unit, & being he was near 80 years old decided to buy a brand new 90, just for relibility reasons, & gave me the old one. So it sits in the garage...
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    ? Shift problem ?

    I have a '95 225 XRi, & shifting seams a little stiff. I disconnect the cable from the engine, use a rubber band to hold the shift button up, & I can move the shifter, (foward & reverse) w/ one finger, so I doubt it is a cable. I've lubed the linkage regularly. I put a small vice grip (Lord...
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    Another stupid Prop question!

    Just lookin' for Ideas, or reassurance. I run a '95 225 XRi EFI, the R.P.M. range on it is 5000 - 5800. I have a Mirage 19" pitch prop on it. Lightly loaded, in good conditions, trimed out I will turn about 5300, I tried the 17" prop first the Mirage, & as a spare I have a 17" merc...
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