Recent content by flipsider

  1. F

    How can I tell if the VRO has been removed on a 1990 Johnson 120?

    I bought a boat that has a 1990 Johnson VRO 120 on it. The motor starts easy and runs great. The guy I bought it off of traded for it and knows nothing about it. How can I tell if the VRO has been removed and that I need to mix my own oil. Any help will be so greatly appreciated it.
  2. F

    Water Pump Problems XR2 150!!!

    Sorry guys couldnt figure out how to post a pic on the other thread, Here is a pic of where the water is coming out of. Like I said I get a great stream of water when giving it gas but nothing at idle plus im getting water coming out of this hole on the motor...
  3. F

    Water Pump Problems!!!!

    We replaced water pump, put new exhaust gaskets in. When you start the motor water will come out of tell tale for about 5 secs then it quits. But when you give it gas you get a great stream coming out, but there is a small hole on the bottom of the powerhead on the drivers side that water is...
  4. F

    150 Mercury xr2 exhaust gasket????

    My rubber exhaust gasket inside the exhaust housing is ripped and I want to replace it while I have it apart. If anybody has a part number for this I would greatly appreciate it.
  5. F

    Mercury XR2 150, Need help once again!!!

    Ok took the power head off and the lower part. I need to find the parts number for a wear sleave and a sealing ring, I have looked but im not having any luck finding them. Also what all gaskets do I need to put it back together. The wear sleeve had a crack in it.
  6. F

    More Mercury XR2 problems, lower unit!!!

    Ok we replaced the water pump no problem, went to place lower unit into motor and could not get it to line back up. We tried to turn the shaft and the fly wheel. Upon looking up into the motor with a flashlight it looks like there is a bearing or something at the the top of the whole that has...
  7. F

    Mercury 150 XR2 lower unit???

    We removed all bolts to remove the lower unit. No matter what we try we cannot get it to break loose. Any tips or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
  8. F

    Mercury 150 XR2 Water Pump????

    I am looking to order a new water pump for my Mercury 150 xr2, it is an 80s model. I was wondering what pump I need to order and also is this something that is easy to do at home. Any info is greatly appreciated.
  9. F

    Mercury XR 2 150 no water at idle!!!

    I have a Mercury xr2 150 and there is no water coming out when idleing but it comes out when it is giving gas. Wondering what the problem could be?
Top