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    Tach Test on 1997 225hp OceanRunner

    I have a 1997 225 oceanrunner that has been converted to the old style big red plug on the wiring harness. My tach was working fine on the last trip out last year and then started bouncing all over before giving up the ghost. It hasn't worked at all this year in four trips out and approximately...
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    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    "I just wanted to wish everyon "I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Tis the time of year for me to get away from the hard water on the lake and get to a warmer climate for a couple of weeks. Again, to one and all, have a very merry and safe Christmas and a happy...
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    Fuel additives

    "I just saw an ad from Shell a "I just saw an ad from Shell about Hydrogen additives in a new gas they are selling. Do any of the senior members have any opinions concerning this new additive? Would it be wise to add oil to the gas before using this stuff? At some point in the future, we may...
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    All I want from Santa

    "All I want from Santa is the "All I want from Santa is the opportunity to thank all the contributors and to Andrew for providing a place for us to hang out and communicate. Those asking the questions deserve the thanks as well, because a lot of questions are answered before I have to ask...
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    JwbFuel pumpnew thread

    "jwb I can't remember if "jwb I can't remember if it was you or Mort that posted about the procedure for bypassing the oil side of the vro. I have a new-to-me 225 Ocean Pro(150psi across the board, original not rebuild) that is going on the boat in the spring. I am still not sure what...
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    Warning alarm

    "It may sound like a dumb ques "It may sound like a dumb question, but since the garage I keep my boat in collapsed under the snow load, I have time on my hands. No major damage except for the loss of the windshield which I was going to replace anyway. My question: Is replacing the alarm...
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    150hp oceanrunner

    "A couple of quick questions&# "A couple of quick questions(okay, maybe three on the same topic) #1 Will the powerhead from a 1997 150hp V6 ocean runner bolt up to my 1993 200hp gt venom unit? The 150hp can be had for an extremely good price(1/2 the price of my rebuild), but the 150hp...
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    Cylinder sleeve

    1993 200hp gt venom Does an 1993 200hp gt venom Does anyone know of an aftermarket cylinder sleeve that is available for this engine. The BRP website doesn't list one and I don't want to scrap the engine. One cylinder is too far gone for boring oversize. I can press one out of my spare...
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    Hour meter

    "My 1993 200hp Venom is finall "My 1993 200hp Venom is finally due for a rebuild since the bosslady killed the idea of a new motor for the toy. The compression spans 38lbs from a high of 115lbs to a low of 77lbs over the six cylinders. My question, after a rebuild and reseal, I want to...
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    Derated

    I have a 200 Venom with the CE I have a 200 Venom with the CE designation in the model # to signify Canada Derated. Exactly what does this mean? The engine was detuned from the factory? The engine puts out more than 200hp?
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    Shaft length

    "I finally got around to chang "I finally got around to changing the lower leg on my Venom 200 and discovered an interesting phenom. The height from the top of the transom to the bottom of the boat directly below the engine is 20 inches, the same as the engine. The phenom that I have...
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    Joe and Morten opinions please

    "I have been debating, after I "I have been debating, after I repair my Venom, as to whether it is worthwhile trading in my engine on a new one. I average about 150-250 hours on the water per year depending on weather, ice out/in, wife out/in. My average cost per hour over 15 years with gas...
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    Lower leg200hp venom

    I had the misfortune of breaki I had the misfortune of breaking the skeg off my 1993 Johnson 200hp venom last fall just before storage. A friend has a 1989 Evinrude 200hp parts engine and said I could have the lower leg from it if I knew it would fit my Johnson. Will it?
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