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    1998 225 johnson infrequent idle fwd sneeze only when engine warm?

    1998 johnson 225. I cleaned all 6 carbs with new gaskets installed over winter. Boat runs up to 5700RPMS at WOT and idles in great at around 750rpms per my OMC tach. It will idle at the dock for 20 minutes no problem, and will idle forward when leaving the dock for a long time too. When...
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    1998 225 Johnson idle speed slight adjustment

    Motor idled great last year. Rebuilt all 6 carbs (taken apart, new gaskets) over winter as preventative maintenance. Had an ignition issue at end of last year and I replaced stator, timer base, powerpack and voltage regulator. Now, at idle forward it hovers around 650rpms which is great most of...
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    1999 90 Looper weak spark

    Hi gang, Issue with my 90 Johnson any insight greatly appreciated!! Carbs were gone through and cleaned out along with new gaskets this winter. Tach was dead so I swapped rectifiers (had another used but good one) and tach functionality has returned. Pulled compression a month ago (do it every...
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    Engine running rough at low RPMS & Prop nut size

    Okay, I have two questions I need your help on. I have a 1997 225 Evinrude that I just fired up after a long winters nap. Changed the plugs w/ new champions (I gapped to 35 but understand they should be at 30 which I will correct this evening). 1) My engine idles fine, runs from 1500rpm-up...
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    1997 225 Rude wont turn over???

    Hello, I have a 1997 225 Oceanrunner; 90 hrs on rebuilt powerhead. All ignition components double-checked by 3rd party mechanic before the season started. She runs strong, and has done so since I splashed the boat in June. About a month ago, I came down to the boat in the morning and found...
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    Prop Issues with 1997 225HP Evinrude--WOT RPMS

    I have a 1997 225 Rude that was rebuilt this past winter (new wisco pistons, etc etc). I followed break-in to a tee, and the engine runs great! I have a 1978 23' Mako with 19 degress of deadrise. Current prop is 15x17aluminum. Hull should weigh apr. 2500lbs (hull only). With about 50 gallons of...
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    225 Oceanrunner prop pitch and WOT RPM

    I have a 1997 225 Rude that was rebuilt this past winter (new wisco pistons, etc etc). I followed break-in to a tee, and the engine runs great! I have a 1978 23' Mako with 19 degress of deadrise. Current prop is 15x17. Hull should weigh apr. 2500lbs (hull only). With about 50 gallons of fuel...
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    Lower Unit problem?

    I was cruising at about 15knts when a large wave unexpectedly appeared and launched my 23' Mako uncomfortably far. As soon as I landed I felt my 93' 225 Rude sort of seize up on me--with the throttle at what is usually say 3000rpms, prop speed was quickly slowing down. I throttled back and...
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