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    Grinding in Reverse & not going into reverse, OMC Outdrive, just started Help please!

    Grinding in Reverse & not going into reverse, OMC Outdrive, just started Help please! Hello, I have a 86 21' Carrera with a 2007 Mercruiser engine with a 1989 OMC outdrive. Put it in the water and shifted reverse and fwd. fine. Got to the dock to get the trailer to take the boat out of the...
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    Odd, Oil water mixture coming from outdrive, any ideas? Cobra OMC

    I have a 2007 merc. 4.3l engine with a 89 OMC Cobra outdriveHello, Just winterizing my boat today and had the drive down and noticed gear oil coming from around the prop. Now my engine exhaust is been changed from coming out of the prop area to strait exhaust that comes out of the back of the...
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    Winterizing question on my newer 4.3L MerCruiser

    I have a new motor that was installed last year. I bought the boat this year and the guy who I purchased it from said make sure you pull all 5 plugs on the engine. There are five. One each on the manifold and one on the from below and to the right of the water pump and two on the block both...
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    IS THIS A GOOD DEAL? Help please.

    I have found a 2004 Johnson 90hp 4cyl. 2 stroke fuel injected engine "Salt Water Edition" only used in freshwater (Montana) with a new jet installed. This motor also includes the controls and cables along with the oil tank all for $5000.00 and has under 100hrs. I have not researched these...
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    I have to know right away will these inner change??? Please reply

    I have a 86 OMC Cobra Outdrive for a v6 4.3 will a 89 OMC Cobra Outdrive 4.3 V6 inner change? Thank you, I have to know right away before I leave in the moring 4-5 hrs. away. Thank you, The Rev. AC
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    Will a '89 OMC Cobra 4.3 outdrive work in place of my '86 OMC Cobra 4.3?

    Hello, I have found a 4.3 V6 OMC Cobra Outdrive to replace my 1986 4.3 OMC Outdrive. Will these inner change. I have to know right away as I will be driving 5 hrs. away to pick it up if it will work. Thank you to all who respond. Thank you, The Rev. AC
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    Knocking sound? Any ideas? I have 4.3L Merc w/ OMC I/O

    Hello, Motor was replaced last year with a new one from an autorized marine shop. I have a 4.3 Merc I/O with the Cobra OMC outdrive. Took it out this weekend and I have a knock at idle but give it gas (higher RPMs) and it goes away. Hard to hear where it is coming from. Sounds to be at...
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    HELP! I have a 94 Waveraider, between what years are they the same?

    Hello, I want to order OEM parts, but most now only start a 96 and later model. I have a 94 Waveraider 1100. I am looking for exterior parts. Any ideas on what years they kept the same. Is a 96 exterior the same as a 96 or later? Any help would be great. Thank you, The Rev. AC
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    Having a hard time removing the lower unit 04 90hp Johnson

    Hello, I have a 2004 v4 2 stroke 90hp saltwater edition and I have removed the 4 lower end bolts but the lower end will not pull off. Am I missing something? The shaft will not release. Help please.
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    What is a 96 Merc. 90hp 2 stroke worth? Help before I buy..

    Hello, I have found another 96 merc. to take place of my current merc. Powerhead went 2 days ago. Guy says make an offer but wants 3000.00 for it. What is it worth. Seems to run good, compression in all three cyl. are about 115 across the board. Tilt trim work good. Any ideas before I...
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    Starting up question on an outboard engine...

    Hello, Making sure this is right! Push the throttle all the way forward and start. My concern is the high RPMs when it starts. Is this bad for the engine to start at such a high RPM when cold? Thanks, Allen
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    REVISED What is the difference in a '04 Johnson 90hp. and a 115hp? Mechanics secret?

    Hello, My mistake on the previous listing. I have a 2004 Johnson Outboard 2 Stroke Saltwater ed. Model # J90PLSRR, carbureted, not 4 stroke as previous listed. Could you tell me the difference in the 90hp and the 115. I know the powerheads are the same, ECM are the same. If anyone...
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    What is the difference in a '04 Johnson 90hp. and a 115hp? Mechanics secret?

    Hello, There is a rumor and mechanics around here in my area are not telling what or how you get a 90hp Johnson to run like a 115hp. The powerheads are the same. Is it the carbs that make it a 115hp. I have a 2004 90HP 4 stroke saltwater edition outboard. I was told the they you can make...
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    Piece broke on lower unit, what do you think?

    Hello, I noticed a piece of the housing has a break in it. Looks like cheap pot metal. I have a 90hp Mecury 1996 2 stroke. When I run it, out of the water water submerges from this brake area. I thought about JB welding it just to seal it. Not much else to do. All though this area gets...
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