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    Jack plate recommedation for 4 blade prop

    I have a 21 ft fish and ski with a merc 225hp efi. I was running a 25 pitch tempest and decided to try a 4 blade power tech prop. With the tempest I ran 62mph at 5500 rpms. I went to a 24p on the 4 blade and dropped the rpms to 5000 and speed of 60mph. I raised the motor anout 3/4 of an inch and...
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    225 Hp EFI won't get up on plane

    I have a 2002 merc 225hp efi that will not get up on plane. I changed the plugs and took it for a test run. It worked good then on the third attempt it would not get on plane after that. Compression is good. I checked the coils with a timing light and they were good.. I take it to a mechanic but...
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    Fuel regulator part number

    Can someone tell me how or where to find the part number for a fuel pressure regulator for a 2002, 225hp efi mercury outboard. I need to order one but can't find it without the part number. Thanks ACAMACIAN
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    Hiding the old holes when mounting my trolling motor

    Hello I am trying to mount my terrova trolling motor on my boat, the problem I am having is covering up the old holes from my johnson motor. Four of the existing holes are going to be visible which will look awful. Any suggestions. I have contacted minn kota and all they say they have is a...
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    Minn Kota I Pilot

    I am looking for peoples opinions on the I pilot option on the Minn Kota trolling motors. How well does it work and, Is it worth the extra money. The hold position function I would think would be a great feature if it works like it says. Curious as to why motorgude does not have this option...
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    Prop change or jackplate adjustment

    I have been trying to set up my boat for it`s best performance. I am currently running a 25 pitch tempest prop on a 225hp efi merc on a 20.5 ft javelin fish and ski. The wot is approx 5600 rpms and 63 mph. I tried a 27pitch tempest ( but in bad shape ) and it was wot at 5000 rpms but 67 mph. I...
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    225 EFI compared to E-tec 225HO

    I tried to post this in another category but it wouldn't let me. I have a 2003 Mercury 225efi and was looking at buying an 2007 etec 225HO How much more power would this motor actually give me and am I better off buying a 250hp motor. My Merc works good but I would like a little more power...
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    Map Sensors and how it works with other sensors

    I have a 2002 Merc EFI 225hp motor. I had some problems with it last year and had to replace the crank and connecting rod and piston. By the end of last year and the first few times this year it was working ok. It seemed a little rough on idle so I took it to my mechanic who put a diagnostic...
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    2002 Merc 225hp EFI Water Pressure Gauge

    I am looking to install a water pressure gauge on my motor this weekend but I don't know where to attach the hose. I bought a teleflex kit. I found a really good picture of a 2003 motor on this site and where they connected, but I can't find that location on my motor. I thought they would be the...
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    225 EFI coughs and stalls same problem?

    I have a 2002 Merc EFI that I recently had rebuilt, it needed a new crank. I havn't had much time to run it since then but it worked alright. The last couple times I had it out it would cough at high rpms ( around 5000). Also when going to put the boat on the trailer the motor will stall, it...
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    In Need of a Used Crankshaft!!!!

    I need a crankshaft for a 2002 225hp Merc EFI motor. I am trying to decide whether to rebuild or not, and buying a new one is telling me it is not feasible. I also need a connecting rod and a piston. If anyone knows where I may find a used crank at a resonable price please let me know. Or...
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    Aluminum pieces on a Spark Plug

    What could this be? I tried to ask this in another post with no response. I apoligize for asking in a new post, but I am not sure what to expect from my mechanic. I would like a little info into what it could be before he tells me what he thinks it is. Where can this pieces be coming from?? "...
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    2002 EFI Sluggish

    I have a 2002 Merc EFI 225hp motor which I recently purchased. I have been trying to get this set up with jack plate adjustments and took it ouy for a run today. It worked Ok at first then it sputtered getting out of the hole a couple times. I let it sit a little, while I fished a favorite spot...
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    70HP Johnson Idling problems

    Hello I have a 96 70hp johnson that has idling problems when the boat is in the water. When in the yard on the muffs it starts right up and idles great. We fish tournments with this boat and while waiting for take off I have to keep the throttle on or fast idle on to keep it running...
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    Proper Spark Plug

    I have been searching through the threads trying to find a chart to determine what is the proper plug for my motor. I found a chart for OMC but not Merc. So I apoligize for asking this as the answer is probably posted somewhere, But... What would be the correct plug for a 2002 merc 225 hp EFI...
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    Raker prop on Merc motor

    Can I use my raker prop on a mercury motor? If so is what do I need to do to make it work. Also what max rpm should a 02, 225hp merc efi run at? ACAMACIAN
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    Prop recommendation

    I am looking for some advice on prop selection. I am changing my motor from a 150 hp Johnson to a 225HP Merc EFI. I have a 20.5 ft Javelin fish and ski which I use more for fishing. The prop I find the best on the Johnson was a 13 1/2 X 23 pitch 4 blade shooter, which gave me approx 5200rpms. A...
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    Replacing a Johnson Outboard with a Mecury

    Hello I am new here and looking for advice. I just bought a 2002 mecury 225hp motor to replace a Johson 150hp faststrike motor. I thought I would change them myself but it looks more complicated then I thought. Will I be able to use any of the controls I have now.? My key switch is on the...
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