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    150 h.p. 4 stroke Merc. water coming out of flush tube ( 2015 )

    I"ve dug around and found the possible problem ( stuck flush valve). My question is can I just cap the hose off and run her? Ran it the other day ( not capped ) with water ( hot ) coming out the tube. Temp stayed at 130 - port engine the same but no water coming from hose. Thought to replace...
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    The wrong one

    The train was quite crowded, and a U. S. Marine walked the entire length looking for a seat. There seemed to be one next to a well-dressed, middle-aged, French woman, but when he got there, he saw it was taken by the woman's poodle. The war-weary Marine asked, "Ma'am, may I have that...
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    This is unique - to say the least !

    http://www.flixxy.com/lion-whisperer-kevin-richardson.htm
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    Memorial Service

    This is so true.... Memorials have been reduced to sales events... Posted by: "Robert F. White" etihwr2@verizon.net Subject:: you're invited. We're hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services. I want a nationwide memorial service for Darrell "Shifty" Powers. Shifty...
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    Florida get together

    Well, as luck would have it I needed to cancel my trip up there this weekend. Had looked forward to meeting you Florida guys ( and gals ), but so the cookie crumbles. Contacted TD about taking and posting a lot of pics so make sure he does it!!:D Have a safe and fun filled weekend. Jerry
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    Battery charging question

    I have a 12 V Deka Marine starting battery that has been laying around in the garage for 8 months or so ( grp 27 ). Anyway I put it on the battery charger and let it sit overnight at 10 amps. Went out this a.m. and the charging needle had barely moved and the battery case was quite warm. Is...
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    cylinder boring

    Can a Suzuki DT225 ( 2003 ) be rebored? I've heard yes and no - what is the answer from the pro's out there??????
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    Hey Rodbolt

    Going to swap out a DT225 powerhead. Ordered the manual ( not here yet )but just thought you might give me some heads up on any major pitfalls. Found a used - 373 hours - one and thought it would be so much simpler to just change the whole unit instead of breaking down the old one and reparing...
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    Ethanol and outboards

    O.K. - since I'm in the market for a used motor does anyone know what year the manufacturer's started making their motors "ethanol safe". Or is that just a figment of my imagination? :confused:
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    re - sleeve Suzuki DT225 (1998)

    I guess I'm just going to go ahead and try and make this thing run again. Question is can the cylinder walls be re-sleeved?? If not, what are my options?
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    Somebody STOP me !!!!!

    As posted last week my trusty ole' DT 225 took a dump on the #5 cylinder due to ethanol issues. So, being an idiot I bought a new DF250 to replace it with. Now, I was thinking ( and that usually gets me into a heap of trouble ) about bringing the old 225 home and try to rebuild ( replace )...
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    1998 Suzuki DT225 # 5 blown

    Just got the dreaded call from the shop - #5 cylinder blown due to ethanol. Now, these are his words - I haven't seen the motor nor would I recognize the problem. $3,000.00 to $3500.00 to repair. Anyhow - could someone please shed some light on this situation as to the ethanol issue. And with...
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    Tilt / Trim issue

    1998 DT 225 Suzuki. I need to replace the shaft seals and was wondering if this was a DIY job? Not too bad with a wrench and I think I can get a hold of the spanner I need - go or no go???? Pitfalls ?
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    Lost tilt and trim

    1999 DT225 - I can hear the motor run so my assumption ( hate that word ) is that the fluid level is down. Dexron ll or lll for replacement ??? Anyhow, I'm going to need to throw her on the trailer to do the repairs so how do I get the motor UP enough so I don't cause a serious case of...
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    Seized 2001 Johnson 115

    Motor was idling, hooked up to water supply and then just locked up. Running at approx. 1500 rpm's when this happened. No prior knocks, pinging - nothing. Have not pulled the plugs - going to do that now - . What is my move after that? ( if the motor won't turn ). Thanks, jerry
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    Wiring diagram / trim switch

    Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a dash mounted engine trim switch? The motor in question is a 1998 DT225. Here's the situation. This boat has three trim switches. One on the motor cowling which is pretty normal, one on the throttle which is also pretty normal but I have a third switch on...
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    Electric tilt issue - Arrrrrrrgh !!!

    From my post yesterday ( thanks TD ) I needed to install a dash mounted electric trim switch for the outboard. O.K. so installed that. Marked all the wires before taking the old one out, installed. Still nothing. Checked every fuse known to mankind - all good. Now the trim does work if I...
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    toggle switch / amps ?

    I need a three way momentary toggle switch for the engine trim. It's a strange setup but I have a switch on the throttle control and a secondary one on the dash. The dash switch is toast - now neither works! So, did some looking and found a 25 amp unit that appears to have the function I need...
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    Generator question

    Does anyone know anything about these generators: ?http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/tls/785197209.html
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    305 RPM's

    Geez, I've torn Google apart trying to find this answer - nothing. Anyhow does anyone have the WOT rpm's for a 1999 305? Just trying to figure out some prop issues.
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