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    Need Help. Prop Shaft Removal on a 225 DFI.

    I'm trying to remove the propeller shaft on my 2003 225 DFI. I am able to remove the large nut that threads into the case. I'm unable to remove the carrier assembly that's behind it. Is there a trick to it? Does it slide out and mine is just stuck? Do I need to make a puller? Can I push against...
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    Purchasing a boat with 1999 Optimax's

    Can anyone give me insight into the 1999 Optimax 225? I'm looking at a boat with a pair of them. They have 700 hours on them. The current owner has owned the boat for five years and claims they've run flawless the whole time. I guess the question is should I stay away/plan on repowering the...
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    Need help my 1996 200 missfire.

    Been going in circles with this thing. It's a 1996 200hp carb'd Johnson. It's been having this missfire between 2k and 3k RPM. I disassembled all the carbs and cleaned them, fresh gas and spark plugs. Did a lynch and sync as well. Took it for a ride and still missfiring in that range...
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    1996 OceanRunner 200 stalls when warm.

    I have this problem with my OceanRunner 200 for several seasons now. Runs great except when I've been running it for a while shut it off and then try to start it. It will start right up and stall once it comes off the quick start. I'll start again and it will stall again once it comes off the...
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    Fuel Starvation problem got me stumped

    I've got a 1996 200HP Johnson Carbureted. It's been having intermittent problems getting on plane. If I squeeze the primer it'll pick up and plane. Once it planes it will have trouble getting over 4000 RPM (surges). I hooked up a feeder tank to the primer bulb and it still has the same problem...
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    Prop Sizing Question

    Hello All, Could anyone give me some guidance on whether or not I have the correct prop for my boat. I have a 23 foot Wellcraft Walkaround fishing boat with a 1996 200HP Looper. The prop is a stainless 14 1/2 x 19. The boat will do about 40 MPH @ around 5,000 RPM with nominal weight in the...
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    Strange sound from my motor..Detonation?

    Just completed freshening up my 1996 200 Looper. Broke it in and everything seems good. When it planes out I sometimes hear this strange noise coming from the engine. It sounds like someone put an obnoxious buzzer back there. I can make go way by throttling down or messing with trim. I'm...
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    Break in Procedure for my Looper with Wisecos.

    OK. Just finished putting my 200 looper back together. Trying to figure out the best way to break this thing in. It's got Wiseco's in it and the piston to wall is set to OMC specs. I have double oil in it (through the VRO and in the tank). Thanks Vic
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    Looper Piston Question.

    Decided to rebuild my looper, after the pin that hold the rings in place fell out. Has anyone here used wiseco pistons in their engine and would you recommend them over stock replacement? Thanks
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    Used Etec or rebuild my Looper.

    I found the problem with my 96 Looper (broken ring). Is it worth putting a rebuilt powerhead on it? I found a used Etec at a dealer with 300 hours. They're asking 9k for it. I don't know much about the Etec, does anyone have any experience with them? Is 300 hours alot for this engine and what...
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    Enging blowing up?

    I have a 1996 200 ocean runner. Over the winter I went through the carbs and changed all the fuel lines to resolve a stalling issue. Took it for a run and it seemed to be good a few weeks ago. Decided to take it out yesterday and while it I was accelerating all of a sudden it started to knock...
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    1998 EFI vs Optmax question

    I'm looking into purchasing a new boat one of which has a 1998 225 optimax the other has a 1998 225 EFI. The question I have is should I stay away from either one. Both are low in hours (around 300). Basic service done to both. Is there any major known issues with this year? I was planning on...
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    1996 Ocean Runner 200 Fuel Mixture Question

    Put my boat in the water this passed week and while it was idling at the dock it looks to be idling rich (blackish smoke coming out of the exhaust).<br />It will stall once in a while when I go to put in gear and I'll have to start it, clear it out then it's fine. <br />I looked in the service...
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    Ocean Runner Maintenance Question

    I have a 96 200 Ocean Runner. I annually change the plugs, filters and decarbon it, the water pump was changed last season. It doesn't have an hour meter on it and I bought it used. <br /><br />The question I have is there anything I'm overlooking as far as maintenance or being proactive goes...
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    Ocean Pro lower unit question

    I have a 1996 Ocean Pro 200. Took the lower unit off the other day to change the pump. I noticed the input shaft had left to right movement. Does anyone know if this is normal or is this an indication of a a bearing failure? There wasn't any up and down movement. Only left to right. Everything...
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    Milky oil in lower unit

    I have 1996 Ocean Pro. Drained the gearcase at the end of the season to find milky oil. Resealed the unit and ran the next season with the same result. <br />There isn't any visible cracks in the case. The driveshaft does have some left to right movement (not sure if this is normal). <br...
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    Milky oil in lower unit

    I have 1996 Ocean Pro. Drained the gearcase at the end of the season to find milky oil. Resealed the unit and ran the next season with the same result. <br />There isn't any visible cracks in the case. The driveshaft does have some left to right movement (not sure if this is normal). <br...
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