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    98 Merc 200 outboard power head stuck

    Been thru this once with a parts motor and wound up drilling thru the case and thru the studs to cut them in half. Dont want to do that with this motor, anyone have any tricks for separating the power head from the mid section? The studs pass thru two plates and then the mid section, where are...
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    1995-98 Mercury 200 outboard power head removal issues

    I purchased a 1995 parts motor to repair my 1998 (seems the parts I need match), both used in salt water exclusively. I am disassembling the parts motor now and experiencing the typical corrosion and oxidation issues. At this point I am trying to remove the power head. I am pretty sure I have...
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    200 Merc overheating, erratic water psi, prop & poppet questions

    I have an overheating issue with my 98 Merc carbureted V200 S/N OG752293 outboard. While running close to WOT, the RPM increased and shortly afterwards (20 seconds) it overheated. The motor was jacked and trimmed up a little higher than normal so thought that was the problem. Now it seems to...
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    Straight up depth finder, what would you buy?

    Just learned that I can not get a transducer for my Lowrance X65. Want to purchase a new reliable depth finder with a shoot thru hull transducer. Don't want to spend a fortune, any suggestions?
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    Best thru hull transducer for Lowrance X65 depth finder?

    I am looking at thru hull transducers to replace the transome mounted one on the boat. I do not use it to see fish just want a reliable depth reading. I see different frequencies, dual frequencies, different types (pod type?), different beam angles (wide and narrow) and varying price ranges...
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    Can you run WOT at the ramp to adjust running timing?

    Seems it would be quite messy. I know better than to float the boat but is that how most people adjust the running timing or do they time it while going 50 across the lake with the cowl off? Kevin
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    How to adjust running timing on my 98 200 Merc?

    I did a link/sync and a static time adjustment. The book warns to check the timing while running and it seems to imply at wide open throttle. What do people do, run WOT with the cowl off while checking with a timing light? Kevin
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    1998 Mercury 200 carburetor low speed issue, and link/sync question

    My 98 Merc 200 carbureted does not want to idle. Can I clear the low speed circuit with air and carb cleaner without taking the carbs completely apart to see if this helps? I see a lot of mention of link and sync here and will purchase a manual and attempt to do this myself. I have an inductive...
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    Jet ski fishing storage box build

    Re: Jet ski fishing storage box build Lined the mold with plastic (and tape) and waxed it with Turtle Wax. I am not sure how it will release but can wreck most of the mold off from the outside so i figure a little bit of a bond breaker is all I need. Made a template and will try to lay up one...
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    Jet ski fishing storage box build

    I am building a fiberglass box that will fit onto my 97 Kawasaki STX 1100 for fishing. The plan is to have room to mount a depth finder with battery, maybe a little bait well, compartments for tackle, rod holder... till I run out of room. I had purchased an identical ski for parts so attacked it...
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    Does my 94 Yamaha Waverunner III have overheat indication/alarm?

    Does the 1994 Yamaha Waverunner III (700 engine) have overheat indication? Alarm or buzzer or any other over heat condition reporting? I have a service manual but not an operators manual and see that it has a "thermoswitch" but how do I know when it is overheating?
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    70 HP Johnson exhaust gaskets, if sealant is used what is best?

    1980 Johnson 70 HP. I have a set of new gaskets but they are old and the factory sticky film on them is no longer sticky. Is there a sealer I can spray on the gaskets (3 total: exhaust manifold plate, manifold and manifold cover) that will withstand the heat of the exhaust ports and water to...
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    Thought I had a motor issue but now suspect cavitation

    98 23' Bayquest (V-hull with a slight tunnel) with Merc 200 W/jackplate. At times I notice that the motor RPM will increase like it was missing before and then decided to start hitting on all 6. This weekend we took a long drive in varying water condtions. Going out in smooth water it ran steady...
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    97 Kaw 1100 STX trim seals, how important are they?

    97 1100 STX on the intake grate there are three seals on the three grates. I am just putting this thing together to make sure it runs and wonder what will happen if they are not replaced (they are corroded and I ruined them getting the grate out). What do they do (I thought maybe prevent...
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    WTB stock piston(s) standard bore for my Kawa 97 1100 STX

    Bought this ski in 04 and am just now getting to it (busy these days). Not sure what it needs so I am poorboying it together before spending too much $ on it. It had low compression (85 range) so I pulled it apart. Kind of stumped why it was so low on two of the cylinders because they were so...
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