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    175 Johnson "sneezing" in reverse idle

    I have a 2000 175 Johnson that idles great in netural, and in forward, but tends to have a sneeze when idling in reverse. I would say it sneezes every 20 seconds or so while in reverse. I have no other issues with the engine running, I couldn't ask for it to be any better, I am just curious what...
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    Spark Plug ?

    I just brought home a loop charged 2000 Johnson 175 Ocean Pro Model # 175VCXSSS. It has NKG plugs and after reading on here numerous times to run only Champion plugs I was wondering if someone could tell me what # champions and what gap to set them at. I ordered a service manual today, but I was...
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    25 Merc Carb help

    I am at a dead end trying to locate parts for a '83 25 hp Mercury carb. The carb is a Tillotson BC1C, and trying to find a inlet needle and seat is impossible. I am reaching out to you knowlegable people to ask if there is some replacement carb available...I have searched till my head is about...
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