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  1. FreeBeeTony

    '95 Johnson 175 Warning Alarm

    Went out tonight and switched tanks from aux to main before I started the engines. Idled away from the dock ~1/4 mile and started to throttle-up when alarm sounded…..backed off the throttle and alarm went away…..throttled-up again and alarm came back then went way. Was fine for the next hour...
  2. FreeBeeTony

    Sneezing/Lean Condition

    So now that my boat is in the water I think I may need to adjust the idle mixture. I rebuilt all the carbs and set the mixture screws at ~ 4.5 turns out. Now when idling they are "sneezing" which I understand is an indication of a lean ocndition. '95 Johnson 175's....heard they really need to be...
  3. FreeBeeTony

    Initial Launch

    Launching my new-to-me '95 268 Grady w/ Twin '95 175 Johnson's for the 1st time tomorrow. I have rebuilt all 12 carbs, replaced filters, thermostats, gear oil, rectifiers, batteries, tachometers and probably something else I can't remember. I have been an I/O guy for the past 20+ years. The...
  4. FreeBeeTony

    Stuck in FWD!

    Something happened to my OD this weekend..........it's stuck in fwd. I verified the shift shaft moving while someone was moving the shift lever at the helm, I was in the water. The drive remained in FWD (prop locked going CCW) no matter what the position of the shaft. I know I need to pull the...
  5. FreeBeeTony

    2003 Evinrude 175's

    What is the consensus on these motors? I think they are FICHT motors......never heard anything good about them. I currently have a pair of '95 Johnson 175's, would these FICHT's be a good replacement? Plug and Play as far as controls are concerned?
  6. FreeBeeTony

    1995 Johnson 175 Rectifier

    Recently purchased a 1995 268 Grady w/ Twin Johnson 175's. Appears that neither engine is charging. I measured the impedance w/ a DVM (on Diode setting) of the rectifiers and found both to be damaged in my opinion: STB: w/ neg lead of DVM on Red wire coming from rectifier, get conductance on...
  7. FreeBeeTony

    To VRO or not to VRO

    Pro VRO or Con VRO
  8. FreeBeeTony

    Service Manual

    What is the correct service manual for 1995 Johnson 175's? P/N: 508146??
  9. FreeBeeTony

    Towing Accesories

    I usually only tow a few mile a year, back and forth to the ramp to launch in the spring and pull the boat in the fall. I bought a "new" boat, its weights ~6000lbs w/ engines, trailer ~2000lbs. Estimated 8000lb total towing weight. I see most "balls" and towing ball mounts are rated at...
  10. FreeBeeTony

    1995 Johnson 175

    Anything special to do when doing a compression test on these motors? Can I just pull the plugs and spin it?
  11. FreeBeeTony

    Bravo One OD

    Going to be looking at a boat w/ a Bravo One OD. I have a pretty good understanding of the Alpha Drive, can get a good feel of the condition of the clutch dogs by turning the prop CW while in Fwd and making a note of the "ratcheting" and doing the opposite for Rev.. I would do this while the...
  12. FreeBeeTony

    7.4L Replace/Rebuild

    I am considering purchasing a boat w/ a 7.4L Mercruiser I/O. The boat is being advertised as having the engine replaced in 2010 but I'm pretty sure it was the longblock that was replaced as it still has a carb. I'm going through a broker and it is being reported to me that a head gasket needs to...
  13. FreeBeeTony

    '96 Yamaha 200 Saltwater Series II

    Thoughts on subject engines? Considering the purchase of a '91 252G Grady White w/ 2 of these engines. Estimated hours are ~1500. If properly maintained, what is the life expectancy? could I get another 500Hrs out of them? Any special precautions needed to conduct a compression test? Or can I...
  14. FreeBeeTony

    1994 175's

    Thoughts/opinions on 1994 175 Mercurys? Considering the purchase of a Grady White Sailfish with twins. I'm sure their not too fuel efficient.....but are they reliable? Easy to work on?
  15. FreeBeeTony

    2010 7.4L HP Questions

    I'm a SBC guy........looking at a boat advertised as being repowered in 2010 w/ a 7.4L Mercruiser and is being quoted as having 350HP. I need to be educated.......boat is a 1992. I believe the 7.4L was rated at 310HP. Wondering if the long block was replaced? Maybe it was pre-Vortec (if that's...
  16. FreeBeeTony

    1995 Johnson 200 Ocean Runners

    Thoughts on these engines.....said to have VERY low hours..... Very thirsty?
  17. FreeBeeTony

    Compression

    What should the compression be on a 5hp 2007 Merc OB? Or is it even worth checking?
  18. FreeBeeTony

    2004 200hp DI

    What are the opinions of the 2004 DI 200HP Evinrudes? I have been told they (Twins) are Direct Injection models. Any pros/cons would be appreciated. What about diagnostic software? Would this work to look at engine history?
  19. FreeBeeTony

    06 Suzuki 175 4 Stroke

    Considering a 25 Grady w/ twin 06 Suzuki 175 4 Stroke engines Hours unknown at this time. Any thoughts/ opinions of these engines? I'm currently an I/O guy. Any information appreciated.
  20. FreeBeeTony

    Used ETEC

    Anyone ever hear of this company?
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