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    '87 Rude spec's for lower unit shift rod adjustment

    You guy's have been so informative so far, I am hoping someone has a manual (gave mine to the guy buying my motor). THe issue is I need to adjust my shift rod length but don't have the correct adjustment. I had a mechanic tell me it should be 27 13/32 for my 25in shaft. If I try to go that far...
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    starter question

    I recently put new motors on my boat, I pulled off a 'rude 255 and was planning to sell it. It took about a month for me to build a stand for it and rewire up the harness and key switch. When I turn the key t ostart, the starter spins and the gear starts to rise to engage the flywhell, but wont...
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    uses oil whn not running?

    I have two very strong running 1997 Johnson Oceanrunners. On the water they run great, once the boa is back on dry land, I noticed that I was seeing fresh oil dripping down the ides of one outboard. After chaeking for leaks, i found none...what I did find is oil puddling inside of each carb...
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    Water separators..which ones to use?

    In going from a single to twins, obviously, I will need another water separator or at least I think for each motor is that right? I do have two fuel lines in and two out on my current one although one isn't used...not sure that one will supply enough fuel to both motors. Also, does the size of...
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    stuck receiver....

    I have tried everything to remove a receiver from the back of my truck. Seems that a very little rust makes some pretty strong glue. I have grinded away any corrosion showing, loaded tons of penetrating oil, used a sledge hammer and even chained the ball to a tree and tried pulling it out with...
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    Converting to twin outboards from original single transom

    Re: Converting to twin outboards from original single transom Measured beam is 8.5, just as it says for the 89 VCC model Hull ID of OSY is Offshore Yacht Inc. which was bought and also operated by Offshore Yacht Builders, inc. (Both companies had the same senior officers on their board, both...
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    What's it worth NADA is way too low in my opinion

    I have a '91 Evinreude 225 long shaft SS Prop. RUns perfect and will get my 24for Deep v to about 44mph. I just bought Twin 150's to replace it. I would be selling it with all of the controls, gauges, key switches and harness. NADA says $850 bucks. With the costs of new ones these days, pretty...
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    want a laugh...don't do this....

    Recently, after and extensive boat rebuild, I finally got my boat finished and headed out for a trial run. No issues backing out of the ramp. There was a lott of traffic that day at the ramp so I backed her out pretty far before deciding to turn around....boy did I get a surprize. As I turned...
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    Single or Dual Hyd Steering cylinders?

    I am converting from a single to twin motors. I currently have a good working sea start helm and the one way single steering cylinder. Is there a way to use the single attached to the dual steering rod for the twins or do i need to replace it with a cylinder that pushes both ways with two rods...
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    are Viper Props any good?

    Just bought twin 150 Johnson Ocean runners , they have Viper Props on them...haven't heard of the brand....are they any good? They look expensive...
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    Boat won't stay in reverse....

    I have a '91 evinrude 225. Recently got a new set of controls, cables to finish off an extensive boat rebuild. Last step was replacing the impeller. I have had issues on and off of the boat slipping out of reverse as I added power. I thought that since i could not seem to adjust the cables or...
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    will double oil hurt motors?

    I am changing motors. The Evinrude I have on my boat now (225) I have running on premix as I doscoed the VRO when I got it. I am replacing it with Twin Johnson 150 Oc Runners which still have the VRO on them. Will it hurt them to run through the 100 plus gallons of premix still in my tank, or do...
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    Advice on 1997 Johnson 150 ocean runners

    I just purchased twin 1997 150 HP Ocean runners. I did a sea trial on the mako they were on thad they were both very strong. Viper props, all of the harnesses, gauges, controls,key switches, steering bar and oils tanks came with them. They have no corrosion anywhere, look new still and have low...
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    Converting to twin outboards from original single transom

    This is my first post here, but I can see that there are some great responses to questions. I currently had a 24ft Offshore brand center console (Yes Offshore is the brand name manufactured by the OffshoreYachtINC.) Unfortunately they went ouf of business in 1994. It is a geat dry deep v hull...
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