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    1969 55 hp Evinrude Triumph water in lower unit

    The 1969 Evinrude 55hp Triumph has sat on a stand for over three years. Yesterday I started it with old gas and it ran, smoking:o and rough but it ran. Before the run I changed the oil in the lower unit. After running with muffs there was milky oil in the lower unit from water. The old lube I...
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    Engine identification

    "I have a friend who needs a l "I have a friend who needs a larger engine for a '56 Century Coronado and came across these engines for sale. They are supposidly from a '74 CC but we would like to know what kind of engine they are, ie Chrysler, Ford, Chevy, etc and what type of transmission is...
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    GrayMarine AMC 327 Oil Lines

    "It's been a few years sin "It's been a few years since I rebuilt this engine now and it still purrs like a kitten. Now I am going to install a remote oil filter, there was never a filter on the original engine. Question is looking at this picture do any of the "experts" know which line is the...
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    Instant carb flooding

    Now that the Fireball V8 225C Now that the Fireball V8 225C has been running in the water I have a situation where there is almost instant flooding upon the initial startup. With the throttle closed and the auto chokes turned open it still floods out. A few sprays of either and some starter...
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    Spark plugs

    "Anyone know what type/number "Anyone know what type/number spark plug to use in the fireball 225C? I want to replace the plugs and I'm not so confident that the previous owner had the right ones in. The manual states the Champions number but they are no longer manufactured or they have changed...
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    Battery isolator

    "I want to install a battery i "I want to install a battery isolator switch on the Gray Marine 225. With the number of accessories I've installed a little piece of mind is the reason, VHF, GPS, Depthfinder, Audio sys etc. What I want to do is just cut off all power from the battery to the...
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    Fuel drip from aft carb on 225C

    "Finally got the fireball 225C "Finally got the fireball 225C running, lots of smoke and bucking/snorting after the rebuild but it runs!!!!!!!!! Major accomplishment for your's truly Other than some minor water and oil leaking from the coolers things are good to go. There is a small fuel drip...
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    Wire schematic for fireball 225

    "Can someone lead me in the di "Can someone lead me in the direction for a wiring schematic for the 225C? I have all the old wires and they are labled but I do not put the trust in the person I bought the boat from. Simple stuff like lights, horn, fuel etc I have no problem with, it's the...
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    Thanks to allFireball V8C 225

    "I want to thank all who helpe "I want to thank all who helped with this project beginning just about a year ago. Thanks to Andrew for steering me to the manuals. Thanks to both Andrew and Jeff for advice and encouragement and thanks to Pat for getting me in touch with GrayMarine Inc for parts...
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    Velvet drive transmission

    "I have the Warner velvet driv "I have the Warner velvet drive transmission off my Fireball 225. Is there a way to flush it out? I would like to dump all the old fluid, run some mineral spirits or deisel fuel through it and then put in new ATV. Any suggestions. Thanks, Cal"
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    Watercooling hoses

    "Anyone know the trick to bend "Anyone know the trick to bending or forming the water hoses? I want to replace all the cooling lines on my Fireball 225 when I reassemble it. I can buy the hose by the foot at the local auto parts store but there must be some method of forming it like the...
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    Fireball 225C gaskets

    "Now that I have started worki "Now that I have started working the engine again, I need to obtain gaskets for the heads and exhaust. Any leads please?? Graymarine 225C. See postings on Century Sabre below. Thanks. Cal"
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    Johson what year what hp

    "I purchased a '77 Glastro "I purchased a '77 Glastron with a Johnson motor hanging on the back, the electronics and wires have been toasted. I want to part out the engine, lower unit, starter, etc but I have no idea what model/hp/year it is. The engine cover decals have long ago come off. It...
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    Century Sabre fireball 225

    "Just purchased a 1963 Century "Just purchased a 1963 Century Sabre from eBay and it has a Graymarine fireball 225 engine. I understand this is a 327 cid, is it a GM product? Is it like the 327 Chevy? Are parts available? The engine hasn't been run for several years but was in good condition...
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