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    To buy or not to buy

    I am thinking of purchasing a 1999 175hp johnson. I will do a compression check and spark check. I have been reading som horror stories about these motors blowing up pretty easy. My 175 mariner is about as dependable as my first wife. Any ideas as to weather or not I will be making a mistake. I...
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    Trim Hose Part Number Needed

    I have a 1979 Mariner 175V6. Serial Number 5190703. My large diameter trim line blew. The local marina can't get the part or the number. I have a two ram system with the fluid transfer bolts in the transom. The bolt end of the line is internally threaded with a flare in the seat. The pump end is...
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    Reed block gasket replacement V6 175hp

    Can anybody tell me why there are two indenticle gaskets in the replacement kit. Do I use them both, one on each surface? Shoule I use gasket sealer to hold them in place?
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    Reed block gasket blown

    I have a 1979 175 v6 mariner. It blew the gasket out the side of the reed block just under the top set of carbs. The Motor has alwayas sneezed on start up. Is the gasket the cause or the result, or is there something else I should check while I am in there changing the gasket? The motor was...
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    lower unit appliccation

    Does anyone know if you can put a lower unit off of a 1999 200hp on a 1994 175hp without problems?
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    Igniton shorts at two speeds

    I have a 1979 175hp v6 mariner. I have replaced Stator, trigger, both switch boxes, ran the engine in the dark spayed wires, replaced all wires in switch boxes. When I run the boat it is fine until 1800 rpms. Then it misses like cylinders are turning off. When I increase the speed it smooths out...
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