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    Mixing 2-Cycle Oil???

    Is Mercury premium oil compatible with Evenrude RAM (the synthetic stuff)? <br /><br />Last year I was running really low and the only purchase option I had at the marina was Mercury premium TCW3. I normally run Evenrude RAM oil, but didn't have any in the boat with me. <br /><br />I plan on...
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    Mercury Optimax & Indexing Plugs???

    Does anyone know if the spark plugs in the Merc. Optimax's should be indexed? Specifically the first generation 1997 Mercury 200 DFI. <br /><br />Has anyone heard of specific problems to look out for on the Mercury 1997 200 DFI besides a plug fouling problem?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for...
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    Mercury DFI & Indexing???

    Does anyone know if the spark plugs in the Merc. DFI's should be indexed? Specifically the 1997 Mercury 200 DFI. <br /><br />Has anyone heard of specific problems to look out for on the Mercury 1997 200 DFI besides a plug fouling problem?
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    Stratos Boats??

    Does anyone know if any or all of the 1999 21 SS Extreme hulls were bad? I had heard that there was a recall on the 2000 models and that 1999 models may be bad but were not included in the recall. Maybe it was only the 20 SS Extreme?? <br /><br />fishalot
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    Indexing Plugs

    Besides switching around plugs to get the least variance, are spark plug spacers/washers the only way one should reach a correct positioning? I had heard that you could remove the factory washer from the plug. This seems like it could cause damage to the top of the piston. I don't think it would...
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    Spark Plug Confusion

    I need an expert opinion on which spark plug to use for a 1999 Evinrude 225 Ficht. I recently purchase a replacement set from a reputable dealer and they sold me XC12PEPB's, which were different from the OE's, which were QC12PEP's. The dealer insisted that the XC's replaced the QC's. I called...
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