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    Pic of fuel tank fittings. Need help identifying the vented fitting.

    Doesn't it seem right that the fitting in the image with nothing on it should be the vent? It just has a threaded plug in it right now. The other two are obviously the sending unit and the main fuel line to the engine. I'm following up on my fumes post. I was trying to confirm that the vent...
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    Not sure if my fuel tank needs replacing? Some fumes, no leaks.

    Howdy.......the boat is a '93 Aquasport Osprey with a poly tank. For the year that I've owned it, when I pop any hatch or plate that accesses below deck, there is initially a mild gas smell. Once aired out the smell greatly diminishes. I always check for raw gas in the bilge, but the bilge is...
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    Troubleshooting trim/tilt problem: 1995 Johnson 225. Down works. Up just stopped.

    Hi......I'd been hearing intermittent, unpleasant metallic sounds on the up cycle. Today, both trim/tilt up quit.....no motor sound, nothing. I have the original manual. That section is pretty deep. Does anyone have a quick idea of what this sounds like, and how I should zero in on it? Thanks...
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    Still rough idle. What should I try next?

    Howdy......'95 Johnson OceanRunner 225. Runs lights out above 1200rpms, but not so smooth below. Here's what I've done so far: -Rebuilt the carbs/throttle twice: everything in the kits plus the throttle/manifold gaskets. Second time to make sure. Both times I found all passages to be clean...
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    Decarbing with Seafoam 1st time. I want to make sure I understand the sequence.

    Howdy.......this is for a '95 OceanRunner 225. Can the first part of the decarb be done on the muffs? That is......to the point where the spray bottle is empty? When I take it for the first wide-open spin, is that still on the 1 gal of pre-mix with the Seafoam in it? After I put in the new...
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    My '95 Johnson 225 coughs too, but no backfires, eventually dies. Starts back up.

    Thought it best to start another thread. This motor idled rough before the carb/throttle rebuilds and only improved alittle afterwards. Runs like a beast above 1000rpms. After running awhile at high speeds it has particular trouble idling. No backfires, just idles, then coughs, then dies. And...
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    2-1/2 turns or 5 turns.....low speed adjustiment. '95 OceanRunner 225.

    My shop manual says start with 2-1/2 turns, but others have said 5. That's quite a discrepancy. Can anyone nail this down? After changing filters, replacing fuel lines, rebuilding carbs, checking the pulse limiter, new plugs, fogging cyclinders, etc., I finally woke up this motor after 2 years...
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    Won't idle long enough to adjust SS screws. '95 OceanRunner 225.

    Howdy......yes, I've got a rough idle. I dumped it in the water for the first start-up after 2 years. From previous posts you might know that I've rebuilt the carbs, new plugs, new filters, new fuel lines, etc. I have not pressure-tested the VRO2 or cleaned the pulse limiter. Those may follow...
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    New to me motor. Weak water stream on muffs?! '95, 225 Johnson

    1995 OceanRunner 225 that hasn't run for 2 years. How strong should it pee on muffs? After 30-40 secs I'm only seeing spitting/dribble, not a steady stream like I'm familiar with on the '98 OceanRunner 150 I just sold. I replaced the impeller. Everything looked good going back together. I used...
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    Thanks to this forum, re-installing the lower unit was a breeze.

    1995 OceanRunner 225. I was mentally prepared for the stabbing of the shifter shaft to be testy. The hardest part was keeping the exhaust housing in place. I ended up using alittle gasket adhesive. After that it went well. Thanks to all the threads about doing this. It was far less a job than I...
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    ALL 6 carbs clean after 2 years sitting!? Big surprise.

    Howdy......I am still preparing to restart a '95 OceanRunner 225 after 2 years in storage. This dictated breaking down the carbs. I had all 6 kits ready. The crazy thing is.....other than discolored gas and a little bit of solid sediment in 3 of them, these carbs were spotless! The previous...
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    How to tune 6 carbs after rebuild? '95 OceanRunner 225.

    I've looked at the FAQS, which only covers older motors. My manual says that adjustment must take place with motor in gear and boat "unrestrained", as in underway. So am I supposed to go around in circles out in the bay? The manual also says to find the sweet spot between lean and rich, carb by...
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    If carbs gummed up, wouldn't the OMS be too? '95 OceanRunner225

    Hi......the motor has been sitting 2 years. I'm getting ready to rebuild the carbs. Wouldn't it stand to reason that the fuel pump side of the OMS is gummed as well? Not sure if any of this is necessary, though. After draining the bowls and fuel tank and replacing the water separator, I was...
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    Alternatives to OMC Adhesive M sealant, Triple Guard, and OMC Gasket Sealing Compound

    Howdy.......I'm doing the water pump rebuild for the first time and need to know which after-market products do the same thing? My OMC manual wants me to buy their brand of course, but I imagine there are substitutes. Thanks.......
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    Need tips on removing lower unit? 1995 OceanRunner 225. Impeller change.

    I have the manual and have researched here. I understand the hard part is re-connecting the shift rod. But I need to know if I can handle the weight of the lower unit on this motor while I slide the unit and rod out. What is the weight on it? As I picture it, the motor has to be tilted up...
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    Primer bulb filling empty carbs: '95 OceanRunner 225 w/OMS

    A curious question. The OMS oil mixture system meters oil into the fuel inside the fuel/oil pump. As I understand it, it does this based on the pulses from the crankcase, which drive the air pump. If using the primer bulb to pressure up after draining the carbs, how does this mix the fuel with...
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    How do I tell if the VRO is working upon startup?

    I'm getting ready to fire up this 1995 OceanRunner 225 that has sat for 2 yrs. I've done the fogging and bled the carbs, drained the fuel tank, changed filters, etc. But how will I know if the oil pump is doing what it is supposed to be doing? Well, I guess I could burn up the motor, but that's...
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    Does anything dissolve carb varnish? Seafoam, etc?

    Is there anything I can put in my fuel tank to dissolve varnish buildup in my carbs? My engine has been sitting awhile, and even though it had stabyl in the gas, I still imagine there might be some gunk. I'm hoping to avoid a carb rebuild (6 carb rebuilds). Thanks.....
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    Things to check/replace after 2 yr storage, '95 OceanRunner 225

    Hi.......this motor is on an Aquasport 210. Both have been sitting for 2yrs. The motor has 288hrs. It was put up with Stabyl. I want to go down the list of things to check/replace before starting the first time. I already know the first thing: drain the fuel tank, lines, and carbs. The fuel...
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    Help changing impeller, '95 Johnson 225

    New motor for me. Can anyone point me to some threads or a link that explain how to drop the lower unit, change the impeller, put in a new water pump kit, and then re-install the lower unit? I have the OMC Factory service manual. It explains how to put in a water pump kit and impeller, but as...
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