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    Johnson 200hp smoking part 2

    Well just and update to my excessively smoking 1994 johnson 200hp on a past thread. Well i rebuilt the vro which did have a cut diaphram but no help on the smoking. Next i dissconnected the VRO. Smoke is a but better but still excessive. Note: all cylinders at 95psi on compression check. One...
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    1996 200hp Yamaha Problem

    I have a problem with my 1996 200hp Yamaha carburated . When throttle is pushed over 4500 rpm it will go back to 4300. <br />Here is what I have tried so far(note, i have twin engines): <br />Changed spark plugs old ones looked good.<br />Swapped coils.<br />changed fuel filter<br />tested fuel...
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    VRO Pump Swap OK?

    For troubleshooting purposes I would like to swap out my 1994 VRO pump for a 90-92 VRO pump on my 1994 200hp ocean pro. Would this be OK? My research showed the earlier VRO had a higher oil rate at idle.
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    Whats wrong with NGK'S???

    While researching another problem I have seen several claims that you should avoid NGK plugs on your OMC outboards? Even going so far as to say you can blow your motor. About 400 hours ago I switched over to NGK plugs and have to say that I get double the life plus the motor appears to idle and...
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    Johnson 200 Excessive Smoke

    I am having an excessive smoke problem with my 200hp Johnson Ocean Pro.<br />It has gotten progressively worse in my 3 years of ownership. It throws out clouds when first started and after it warms up it is smoking like it should when fisrt started.<br />Here is what I have done so far:<br />On...
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    200hp Johnson Starter not engaging

    Hi, I have a 94 200hp Johnson Ocean Pro. The starter pinion will not engage sometimes. This problem has been intermitant since I bought the boat 3 years ago. Here is what i have done so far:<br />Went from a single battery with no battery switch to a dual battery with perko switch. <br...
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    Seastar steering cylinder leak

    It looks like my teleflex seastar hydraulic steering cylinder is starting to leak form the cylinder where the rods come out on both sides. Unit is about 14 years old. my question is: do i have to buy that whole rebuilding kit (around 90 bucks) or can i just replace the outer seals?<br />thanks...
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    Tilt and Trim Inop 200 Johnson

    I just pulled into my slip and my 1994 Johnson 200hp ocean pro will not trim up or down. I checked tnt fuse was ok. both relays are clicking but i do not here motor running. Any ides where to look next when i check it in the morning? thanks in advance....joe
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    Starter problem 2994 200hp Johnson

    I have a problem with my 1994 Johnson starter. When i turn the key sometimes the bendix will turn but not engage. Other times it will engage for a few cranks then drop off and other times it will work completely normal for the whole day. Note: I have a fully charged good battery, I have lubed...
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    Lower Unit Problem.

    I have twin 1996 200 Yamaha motors. Recently I had a some skeg welding done on my starboard side motor. The lower unit got very hot so I decided to pressure check my lower unit. I drained the oil and pumped in 14 psi. It immediately leaked down and i could here the air coming out of the prop...
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    V6 lower unit pinion nut

    I am trying to disasemble my 200hp johnson lower unit. the driveshaft is seized so i cannot put a wrench on the pinion nut and turn the driveshaft in order to loosen the pinion nut. does anyone have any suggestions?
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    200 johnson 1994 ocean pro locked up

    I just got back from a tow so no time to troubleshoot, heres what happened: the boat was struggling to get on plane, almost go on plane than the rpms shot up and it felt like the prop spun. motor than died and the starter could not turn over the engine. i removed all spark plugs and still could...
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    Omc Lower Unit Knock

    I have a 1994 200 Johnson with a lower unit knock when in gear and at idle fwd or rev.The knock goes away when throtle is moved up. The impeller and prop shaft seals were recently replaced. any ideas?
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