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    Appreciate the checklist a ton! Give me something...

    Appreciate the checklist a ton! Give me something item by item. Thank y'all!
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    2016 Optimax 200 hp INFORMATION please.

    Going to look a 2016 Optimax 200 on a Champion 191 boat. I've never owned a motor this new. What are some things to look at and maybe any concerns I should have about this model engine? Engine has...
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    It's definitely a stouter rig than my old 98 fast...

    It's definitely a stouter rig than my old 98 fast strike.
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    You're the man, thanks.

    You're the man, thanks.
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    Stupid Question......

    Bought a 1998 Hydrasport with a 1998 150 fast strike... or so I thought. turns out its just a 150 Fast strike cowl. The Model# is J175 GLEIS. Quick google search comes out to a 91 175. My question...
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    Update: Turns out the VST was bad. So all new...

    Update: Turns out the VST was bad. So all new fuel lines, VST gasket kit and she runs like a scalded ape again. Full disclosure, I had a fuel leak from plastic fitting on the bottom left of the fuel...
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    So how many people run a livescope on a 25 yr old...

    So how many people run a livescope on a 25 yr old OMC TM?
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    Thank you! And thank you to every else. Soon as I...

    Thank you! And thank you to every else. Soon as I can get back to it, I'll let you know what I find
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    :roll:

    :roll:
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    Thank you too! I appreciate the Help.

    Thank you too! I appreciate the Help.
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    Thank you

    Thank you
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    Okay, so I rigged a clear hose up to see any air...

    Okay, so I rigged a clear hose up to see any air bubbles. Didn't see any air bubbles while pumping the bulb or idling. Couldn't find my fuel pressure gauge to check psi but the pump is pumping good...
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    Ah come on now!

    Ah come on now!
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    Thanks, I'll check that this evening.

    Thanks, I'll check that this evening.
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    Sorry, I meant to quote both of you.

    Sorry, I meant to quote both of you.
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    do you recommend using a pre mix pump in the case...

    do you recommend using a pre mix pump in the case that my VRO is bad?
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    I'm beginning to see that. Mine works great,...

    I'm beginning to see that. Mine works great, looking for a parts rig just incase.
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    It's the OMC pump with the oil side capped and...

    It's the OMC pump with the oil side capped and disconnected. Makes me wonder now if my mechanic didn't put a used pump on it...
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    After finally testing it, it's faster than I know...

    After finally testing it, it's faster than I know how to drive it. 67 GPS when it starts walking. Still pulling pulling strong before the Chine. Plenty for this ole boy.
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    OMC 24V trolling motor

    Anybody have a OMC 24v Trolling motor they want to part with?
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    1998 Fast Strike dying at idle

    I can run the rig as much as I want, jumps on pad out of the hole and runs like a scalded ape. Issue is if I leave it idling in neutral for 10-15 minutes it will bog and die. When it does this, the...
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    1998 Stratos 283, 175 Fast Strike

    Came across a nice 1998 Stratos 283 with a 175 fast strike. Been parked for several years unused so I know I'll be rebuilding carbs, replacing fuel lines and water pump etc. Previous owner says its a...
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    any pointers before I tear into these carbs? I've...

    any pointers before I tear into these carbs? I've rebuilt tons of automotive carbs but never an outboard. Looks like it would be best to remove and reinstall one at a time?
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    10/4, thank you!

    10/4, thank you!
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    Carb swaps?

    I have a 96 Intruder 150 and a 98 fast strike 175. I'm wanting to run the FS 175 but the carbs need rebuilt, I've not new carbs on the intruder 150. My question is, are they the same carburetors or...
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