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  1. FreeBeeTony

    Dual Stations

    Want to add a 2nd set of gauges on my boat. Can you install 2 temp and oil pressure gauges in parallel? What about tachs?
  2. FreeBeeTony

    2005 Evinrude 175

    Looking for recommendations for primer (does it need to be Zinc Chromate?) and top-coat. Model# E175MFXSOS What type of primer is recommended and what about top-coat if the original is not available (351469)? Would like to use a Flat-Black... Are any Rustoleum products acceptable?
  3. FreeBeeTony

    2005 175 Evinrudes

    Recently installed a pair of new to me '05 175 Evinrudes. Launched boat, started engines w/ no problems, idled @ 650RPM after warm-up. Backed away from the ramp and was impressed with how well the engines idled and spun the boat when the engines were shifted in opposite directions. After...
  4. FreeBeeTony

    Caulk/Sealant

    What caulk/sealant is recommended for OB mounting bolts. Installing new-to me engines luckily I am able to use existing mounting holes and even maybe the existing hardware. So what type of sealant should I use?
  5. FreeBeeTony

    Counter Rotating vs Non-Counter Rotating Twins

    How much difference in performance could I expect from the subject? I currently have counter rotating twin outboards and have somewhat "mastered" backing into my slip. If I was to replace them w/ a pair non-counter rotating twins, how much different would the handling be?
  6. FreeBeeTony

    2005 175HP VINDICATOR

    Any opinions on subject engine? Don't have model number yet.
  7. FreeBeeTony

    '97 vx76 200's vs '95 Johnson 175's

    Considering replacing my Twin '95 175 Johnsons w/ '97 vx76 200's. Would prefer the ox66's w/the FI, they are not readily available. How do the vx76's compare to the ox66's? I'm obviously familiar w/ carb's, I'm hearing the vx76's are just as reliable as the ox66's. My Johnsons are getting tired...
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    Fuel Problem

    Have Twin '95 175 Johnsons. Have a problem w/ the Starboard engine, stalls out when throttling up. If I let it idle long enough it will die, but start right up when I hit the key, although it does idle rough and at a lower RPM than normal. Had to limp home on 1 engine today. While coming in I...
  9. FreeBeeTony

    Lowrance Radar Problem

    I have a HDS 10 w/ a Lowrance 3G Scanner that I determined had a problem. Was able to locate and purchase a Simrad 3G Scanner that I installed. It appears to work. The HDS10 recognizes the Scanner, I can see it in the installation menu, it goes into Transmit, but I don't see any returns on the...
  10. FreeBeeTony

    Lewmar Anchor Windlass

    Do you need to use special chain? I have a Pro Fish 700....I know I need special line but what about the chain? G4 1/4"? Can i just go to Home Depot?
  11. FreeBeeTony

    Excessive VRO Oil Consuption

    I have twin '95 175 Johnsons w/ the VRO's still connected. The port engine always seemed to use more oil but didn't really take much note, figured 2 engines couldn't be exactly the same. We oil usage on the port engine has gotten MUCH worse, I verified no air leak by installing a clear hose...
  12. FreeBeeTony

    VRO Pump Failure

    I have read that when these pumps fail they tend to "over oil" the fuel mixture. I have twin '95 175 Johnsons and notice that the port engine smokes and uses more oil that the starboard, particularly at idle. Smoke was definitely more noticeable today after trolling for a while but seemed to...
  13. FreeBeeTony

    5 Star Marine

    Need to replace the seals on my Tilt Cylinder on my '95 175 Johnson. Going to order a tool from 5 Star Marine (0326485) to remove the end cap. Anyone have any experience w/ their seal kits? Any insight is appreciated....
  14. FreeBeeTony

    Trailer Tires

    Need to replace the 4 tires on my dual axel Load Rite Trailer. Attached pic is the marking on the tires currently on the trailer, they are dry rotted. Any recommendations on there to get them? What brand? I only use the trailer twice a year, once to put the boat in the water and once to take it...
  15. FreeBeeTony

    Trim Cylinder Seal

    '95 Johnson 175 Noticed tonight the seal on the Trim cylinder is leaking. I just put the boat in the water last w/e!!! Tilt/trim is operational, gut I can see fluid on top of the main Trim cylinder end cap. I'm assuming this is not a repair I can do while the boat is in the water. Does the...
  16. FreeBeeTony

    Intermittent Alarm

    Have twin '95 175 Johnsons, VRO's are intact. Have an intermittent alarm at idle on port engine, in gear or in neutral. Just 1 short beep, not cyclical....totally intermittent and only at idle, both engines idle ~600-700RPM in gear. Otherwise engine runs great. Took the hood off and looked...
  17. FreeBeeTony

    Primer Bulb Doesn't Pump-up

    I have twin '95 175's. The starboard engine's bulb gets hard but the port doesn't (that doesn't sound to good, not sure how else to word it!). Seems to prime the carbs well enough to start, floats don't seem to be stuck open and I don't see any gas leaking.........is t possible I have a bad bulb...
  18. FreeBeeTony

    Transducer Anti-fouling Paint

    What can/should be used on transducers to prevent marine growth? This year I had quite a bit of barnacle growth on my side-scan transducer. Is it OK to use bottomm paint???
  19. FreeBeeTony

    2001 Yamaha 200 HPDI

    Opinions on a Pair of 2001 Yamaha 200 HPDI's.....~900hrs. Hear they require alot of maintenance: filters, fuel pumps, etc....besides the normal: plugs, water pump, etc. How about reliability and longevity? I am considering replacing twin '95 175 Johnsons, powerful but thirsty... Thoughts/opinions?
  20. FreeBeeTony

    '99 225 ox66 Compression Test

    Considering the purchase of a pair of '99 225's. Not familiar w/ Yamahas and want to do a compression test while engines are mounted to palettes. Does someone have a schematic or a pic I could look at to indicate where I would connect the battery and where the starter solenoid is so I could use...
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