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  1. JJB

    Boat weight to HP ratio ?

    Is there a way to figure horsepower needed for a boat by it's hp to weight ratio ?
  2. JJB

    Trim unit removal problem !

    I am having a problem removing my trim unit . I have removed the clips and been driving on it with every type of thing I have . I am being careful of not mushroom the head of pin but it just don't want to move . Does it need to be pressed out ? I don't think its ever been removed before . Thanks...
  3. JJB

    Replacing rod caps bolts

    I wanted to ask if it is necessary to replace the rod caps bolts every time you remove them . The manual tells you to replace them when reinstalling them . Why is it necsseary if there in good shape ?
  4. JJB

    question about gel seal II

    I have a question about gell seal that I be using to seal the crankcases of my 175 Johnson . The manual tells you to use omc gell seal and to prime with loctite primer . First do I need to use the primer and IF SO which one do I use and where do you get it ? I also heard that loctite 518 is...
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    all this for a crankshaft seal !

    Hey guys I finaly got this 2000 175 Johnson torn down for a crankshaft seal and find myself with more questions about it then just the seal . Well it had a leak in the lower crankshaft seal and looks like someone that rebuilt it never put the seal in right and hack one side of it . I wanted...
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    removing rod cap bolts

    I have a 2000 175 Johnson and I am getting ready to rebuild . I wanted to know if I need a 5/16 12 point thin walled socket or can I used a reg 5/16 12 point socket . The thin walled in 5/16 12 point sockets are a hard think to find if that is required to be used .
  7. JJB

    best quality 3 blade ss prop of these 3 ?

    Which 3 blade ss prop has the best quality of these three ? solas , Turning point or Apollo ? also which one would be better for max rpms of the three ?
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    Does anyone know if Is it ok to run a motor if ..............

    I have a 2000 175 with a leak in my lower crankshaft seal . I wanted to know if I be doing damage to this motor if i keep using it without fixing it . All cyl have good compression and motor runs well .Thanks for the input
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    lower crankshaft seal leak

    I just found a leak in my lower crankshaft seal on my 2000 175 Johnson, Black/green oil runs down the side of my engine after sitting . I can see it around the drive shaft and seal area . the engine runs good with good compression but I dont want to damage it by running it like this . Is this...
  10. JJB

    trim unit fluid

    Can you use transmission fluid in your trim unit ?
  11. JJB

    need non oil fuel pump Number !

    I need the model number for a non oil fuel pump for a 2000 175 Johnson to replace my vro pump and also VAPOR SEPARATOR and vapor PUMP ASSY rebuild Kit if anyone knows the numbers . I could not find them on the BRP site . Thanks
  12. JJB

    spline socket 311875 substitute

    Does anyone know of a socket I can get local to use to remove my pinion nut , I have a wrench that fits the nut end but nothing for the drive spline end
  13. JJB

    shifter Interupt sw

    I wanted to know it the shifter interupt sw on a 2000 175 Johnson should interupt cyl 1,3, 5, every time you shift into gear ? The outboard shop told me its a emergency type of thing and does not engage every time you shift .
  14. JJB

    Running power head without lower end on motor

    Can you run Johnson 175 power head without lower end on motor ? I was going to put a garden hose up to water tube . I want to see if my mystery noise goes away with drive shaft and lower end not connected . Thanks for the input !
  15. JJB

    good lower unit rebuilder

    I wanted to know if anybody has a name of a good lower unit rebuilder that they have used before . Thanks for the input
  16. JJB

    Prop difference

    I am looking at I boat ss 17" pitch 3 blades props and I notice apollo ss has a 17" x15 1/2 " and a 17" x 14 1/2 " prop what performance differance between the two sizes ? also between the three ss props turning point , solas or apollo . which is the best prop to get max rpms ?
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    repairing Lower end

    I wanted to get some input on doing a check out of my lower end . Its a 2000 175 Johnson vxsss 25 " . I been getting a low grumbling noise at 600 to 1200 rpm thats when its the worse . Its been bugging the hell out of me so I paid a OB machanic to take a ride . He said he though the noise was...
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    Removing check valves

    How do you get the check valves out of a 2000 175 Johnson ? It looks like the 90 degree external ones on the block intake side are pressed in not screwed .
  19. JJB

    omc Non oil fuel pump

    I am looking for the part Number of the OMC non oiling fuel pump . motor is a 2000 175 johnson
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    question about new omc vro pumps

    I have a question about new the omc vro pump . Do they allways deliver a 50:1 oil ratio at all engine speeds or do they deliver a 100: 1 ratio at idle ?
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