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    1996 Carbed 3.0 Offshore

    Hi Everyone, I have a question as far as inspecting a Mercury prior to buying it. It is a 1996 carbed 225 3.0 offshore. Fires up and runs, But no boat to do a water test.... Never owned a merc before so i need a little direction.... Compression test: 1. Warm or cold motor? 2. whats good...
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    1983 Johnson 150 one dry plug

    J150TXCTB. Ok here we go. Three 2 barrels all rebuilt. Entire fuel system replaced , no VRO. Ran it this afternoon and it gets to about 2000 rpms. Problem is that if you are standing behind the motor it is the top right cylinder is bone dry. All other cylinders are perfect. Any ideas ? Reed plates?
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    1983 Johnson 150 Operating Temperature Question

    Well this is my first post to Iboats or any forum. Basically i have a 1983 non VRO Johnson 150 that was given to me. My guess is it was last ran about 15 years ago. So i rebuilt the carbs, both fuel pumps, replaced both thermostats and the related plungers ( everything under the thermostat...
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