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    Connecting a timing light.....

    97 Ficht 150HP. I need to connect a timing light to verify and set the ECU to the correct value. I have an ancient inductive timing light from my younger days. Will this work? How do connect it? To read the timing, is the procedure similar to the motors of old? The maintenance...
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    Setup After Ficht Rebuild Questions

    I just had my 97 Ficht rebuilt and was told by the shop when I picked it up that I have to take it to a Bombardier dealer to have it setup. They don't do the initial setup anymore since they've had problems in the past. (I know, live and learn!!!) The nearest Bombardier dealer is 100+ miles...
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    Outboard Motor Stand Plans

    Anyone out there have any good plans to make a heavy duty outboard motor stand? I need somewhere to put my blown 150 Ficht when I take it off the boat and I don't think a makeshift stand from a hand dolly is gonna work.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jim
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    Ficht Rebuild Opinions

    I have a '97 150 Ficht with a "weak" cylinder. This is the second time it has gone down - first time with only 80 hrs on it. This second powerhead went with about 150 hrs. on it. Fortunately, the first repair was covered under warranty. I'm not so lucky this time.<br /><br />When it runs, it is...
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    Merc 9.9 Throttles Down to 1/2 From WOT

    I'm posting this for a friend. He has a 9.9 Merc, about 10-12 years old, that will die down to about 1/2 throttle from the wide open position. He must bring the motor back to idle and then start again. The problem is intermittent and can happen on the first throttle up of the day or the last...
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    Is There New Ficht Diagnostic Software?

    I did a search and found some old posts (>1 yr) with Ficht diagnostic software information, but was wondering if anything new has come out lately and who might have it. <br /><br />I would like to avoid the older DOS based versions if at all possible. <br /><br />BTW, my motor is an early '97...
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    Engine problems from reversed oil line check valve?

    My 97 150 Johnson Ficht was a great engine the first year. (believe it or not!) In the spring of 98, I had the factory upgrades and 30 hour maintenance performed by a so-called "authorized" dealer. (My second mistake!) <br /><br />As part of this upgrade/maintenance, he installed a new oil...
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    Diagnostic Software

    Does anyone know where you can get diagnostic software and a laptop cable for a 97 150hp :D Johnson FFI?<br /><br />I had one major incident with mine (blown #6 cylinder) in Aug. 98, but thank the good Lord, it has been running ok since, er... as well as can be expected. <br /><br />Also...
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