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Brian Carhart, rest easy bud!

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by Hippie459MN » Jan 25, 2021 9:56 pm » in The Hydrostream Forums Lounge

Today we lost one of the great ones. Our good friend Brian Carhart (of Carhart Glass) passed away today. Brian was one of the greats and was...

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The man, the legend, Mr Howard Pipkorn (The Pip), has left the building...

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by Hippie459MN » Dec 29, 2019 5:19 pm » in General Hydrostream Discussion

Its with a very heavy heart that we he have be informed that last night, just before midnight, our friend, the legend, and pioneer of the greatest...

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Pre-Mix Oil,,,whos using what? and why?

Last post by RussF « Jan 03, 2020 8:53 pm
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by Viper140 » Mar 29, 2016 1:26 pm

What premix oil are you guys using on what motor and why you prefer that brand, just want to see whats out there,,,thanks Joe :up:

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Jan 03, 2020 8:53 pm
Fiber glassing a bobs nose cone??

Last post by bottomofdaboot69 « Dec 08, 2019 7:26 pm

by bottomofdaboot69 » Dec 08, 2019 7:26 pm

Anyone ever fiberglass a nose cone after welding and filling it? Ive redone mine 4 times now, tried multiple different fillers and every one seems to...

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Dec 08, 2019 7:26 pm
Gearcase Cracked! Is it Bad??

Last post by Hippie459MN « Sep 02, 2019 11:09 am
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by idvette » Jun 30, 2012 12:32 pm
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How bad is it to be cracked here? It's about 3 long, parallel with the prop shaft. Almost looks like something hit it from behind, but I don't know...
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What Transom Jack should I use for 1974 Vector

Last post by mxz « May 28, 2019 3:28 pm
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by HydroZ28 » May 21, 2019 8:09 pm

I am looking for a new motor for my 1974 Vector, I want to get a transom jack or jack plate and really have no clue what I am doing or what I should...

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May 28, 2019 3:28 pm
87 vegas xt engine shaft length?

Last post by msethsmile+ « Dec 01, 2018 12:25 pm
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by Jorgeinmiami » Sep 11, 2018 9:14 pm

Im not one that wants a 90mph boat , I was young once had my checkmates and action marines back in the day. Now I'm looking for something quick but...

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Dec 01, 2018 12:25 pm
200 efi oil flow issue

Last post by AdamDK « Jun 19, 2018 4:50 am
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by street » Jun 18, 2018 6:34 pm

I have a 2003 200 efi 3.0 that has been been having a issue of keeping the reservoir tank on the engine full. I topped of the 2.5 gallon tank on the...

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Jun 19, 2018 4:50 am
200 efi problems

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by bottomofdaboot69 » Jun 02, 2018 5:28 pm

Hey guys just wanted to post on here to get some input from all the merc guys out there. I have a 1995 mercury 200efi that's giving me some problems....

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Jun 05, 2018 10:45 pm
Mercury Black Max XR2 Rebuild

Last post by dbirge hsp839 « Dec 04, 2017 8:16 pm
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by Viper 77 » Nov 22, 2017 10:00 pm

In search of a machinist on Long Island to rebuild a Mercury Black Max XR2. Can anyone suggest someone?

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Dec 04, 2017 8:16 pm
Jet Drive

Last post by RSWORDS « May 16, 2017 10:11 pm
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by necks » Feb 28, 2016 2:53 pm

I can't seem to find much on jet drive outboards. I know Mercury still makes them, I'm sure Johnson makes them, or did make them at one time.
I...

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May 16, 2017 10:11 pm
Is this a 2.4 200 Bridgeport. A164475 stamped. D block

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Apr 04, 2017 1:39 pm
high altitude

Last post by I've got the bug « Mar 27, 2017 7:36 am

by I've got the bug » Mar 27, 2017 7:36 am

hey everyone ,im new to the site, im doing a build an a 67 vking,i have a merc 175 that came with the boat from Mo.i live and boat at 6000 ft , what...

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Mar 27, 2017 7:36 am
1986 2.4 bridgeport tps voltages

Last post by mtstyles « Apr 25, 2016 1:16 pm

by mtstyles » Apr 25, 2016 1:16 pm

Anyone know what the voltages should be for the TPS sensor on a 1986 2.4 Bridgeport for full throttle and throttle off. Thanks

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Apr 25, 2016 1:16 pm
1980 Evinrude Coils Discrepency?

Last post by KEPSTANG « Jan 28, 2016 8:25 pm

by KEPSTANG » Jan 28, 2016 8:25 pm

I have an '80 model Evinrude 140HP engine that came with the boat that I just picked up and am going trough all of the electronics and wiring to make...

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Jan 28, 2016 8:25 pm
25 inch Optimax

Last post by bj71chevelle « Dec 26, 2015 10:30 pm
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by bj71chevelle » Dec 17, 2015 2:04 pm

I'm looking for feedback. Is a 25 inch, 1999 Optimax 200 too tall for a Hydrostream Vulture?

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Dec 26, 2015 10:30 pm
2.4 to 2.5 power head swap?

Last post by alaskastreamin « Aug 31, 2015 2:55 pm
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by fla.viper » Aug 27, 2015 5:50 pm

So it turns out I cracked the block (xr4 150) on the virage. I have a complete 2.5 block crank rods pistons still together just needs a cyl bored. No...

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Aug 31, 2015 2:55 pm
Black Max replacement

Last post by Alexjoz « Aug 04, 2015 4:08 pm

by Alexjoz » Aug 04, 2015 4:08 pm

I have an 88 v-king yt. It has the original 175hp Black Max with some mods..I run an Atlas jackplate 4 setback and Bob's pickup. I would like to...

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Aug 04, 2015 4:08 pm
Exhaust can removal

Last post by alaskastreamin « Jun 25, 2015 6:16 pm
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by steve3340 » Jun 15, 2015 8:30 am

I removed can and drilled exhaust on a 200 black max. Will it run higher engine temp with no barrier for the water pump and tube? At idle with muffs...

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Jun 25, 2015 6:16 pm
fussing with 1985 v/6 evinrude gearcase

Last post by mitchielpricer « Jun 12, 2015 3:55 pm
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by mitchielpricer » May 24, 2015 12:56 pm

fussing with 1985 evinrude v/6 235 gearcase for years i removed it to replace the high maintenance water pump only to pay to have it reinstalled...

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Jun 12, 2015 3:55 pm
1977 Mercury 200 Questions?

Last post by transomstand « Apr 11, 2015 8:42 pm
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by VultureNo2 » Apr 09, 2015 9:57 am

I picked up a 1977 Viking recently and will be replacing the core, and possibly the transom. I know plenty about re-coring a boat, but very little...

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Apr 11, 2015 8:42 pm
T-53 turibine in V KING

Last post by streamin_demon « Feb 15, 2015 3:36 pm
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by streamin_demon » Feb 12, 2015 4:48 pm

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: SAW THIS ON FACEBOOK THOUGHT I WOULD PASS THIS GUY WANTS ADVICE ON MOUNTING T-53 TURBINE IN...

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Feb 15, 2015 3:36 pm
250 Mariner made in england?

Last post by fla.viper « Jan 11, 2015 10:27 am

by fla.viper » Jan 11, 2015 10:27 am

This motor showed up at my friends shop and we've never seen anything like it. Its a 250 Mariner the block says it was casted in England. Any help...

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Jan 11, 2015 10:27 am
Honing Nicasil

Last post by rev.ronnie « Aug 14, 2014 11:13 pm
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by rev.ronnie » Jul 28, 2014 4:49 am
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I have diamond tooling to hone Nicasil bores now. Good times.
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Aug 14, 2014 11:13 pm
1985 evinrude crossflow 235hp cooling question

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jun 07, 2014 6:49 pm
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by mitchielpricer » May 29, 2014 11:22 am

will the motor get more flow run cooler with the thermostat and popits removed. g-p

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Jun 07, 2014 6:49 pm
bobs nose cone from early 1990s question

Last post by mercman24 « May 13, 2014 10:57 am
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by mitchielpricer » Mar 17, 2014 7:20 pm

i have the 235 hp crossflow evinrude v/6 on my 1988 v king the question is on the bobs nose cone mine has the 5/8 water inlet connecting to the nose...

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Last post by mercman24
May 13, 2014 10:57 am
200efi vst removal ?'s

Last post by 265mercman « Apr 14, 2014 5:38 pm
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by 265mercman » Apr 12, 2014 9:09 pm

needing help to make sure theres no tricks in removing the vst system me and ydoc has been discussing it bought new msd 45gph 45 psi fuel pump new...

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Apr 14, 2014 5:38 pm

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