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    Alarm Sounds when batteries switched on and no key in ignition

    ummmmm, I am unsure about the battery charge level question but Let me make sure I understand. You just had a bunch of work done including the drive leg serviced. You have an alarm that continues to go off until you disconnect the gear oil sensor that should have been some part of this service...
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    Prop size

    Although I am not familiar with working on anything with a duel prop setup, I disagree on the statement "No way to prop low enough to gain 1800 RPM." but it would have to be an extreme over propping issue in the first place that I feel you would have found engine lugging as a first sign. I...
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    Prop size

    If I am not mistaken that motor should be turning at about 5k rpm at wot. but I am not positive of the max rpm that motor should be running. just by going off the easy math of each inch of pitch is 250 to 300 rpms (this is debatable but just a base point) It sounds like you should go down 6 to...
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    blowing out oil

    A 4 stroke motor is much different than a 2 stroke as im sure you already know. 2 strokes use the pressure in the crank case to draw in the air, fuel/oil mixture as the piston moves up and down. Simply put, on a 4 stroke the crankcase is filled with oil to lubricate the lower moving parts. If...
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    SS prop for?

    A photo might help to see what you are working with (prop shaft, thrust washer without the prop attached, the prop nut after install, and the spacing between the prop and the gear case after install.) there are different styles of thrust washers that go on the prop shaft prior to installing the...
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    New prop & hub yet I still have minimal speed

    any update to your prop issue?
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    New prop & hub yet I still have minimal speed

    here is a diagram showing the general starting points for proper outboard placements based on your performance needs.
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    New prop & hub yet I still have minimal speed

    Damn it! Now I am one of those guys that I look at funny when they keep getting it wrong. You are correct, Anti-Ventilation Plate is the correct term.
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    New prop & hub yet I still have minimal speed

    I agree with others comments, This motor looks like it is too long for your application. I know that is not your initial concern of this post, but running a motor too deep for your boat will cause performance issues and lead to hitting things in the water again. what is your length of your...
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    Tow rope to Talon bracket?

    I dont believe your harness would survive many passes if the bracket didnt get ripped off the back of your boat. That bracket is not designed to have that much force on it. There is a lot of forces applied when pulling a tube. A solution is to purchase a TurboSwing. Expensive but will work and...
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    Combining starting and deep cycle batteries

    If wired correctly you will power everything you need in either position. As everything will be powered off either your house or start battery pending what battery you have turned on.
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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    Pushing your key in while turning operates the choke. you should have either a small lever you can raise on the control box to increase idle, if not you wiggle and pull out the shift lever then move forward, this will leave it in neutral and increase the idle for easier starts. other than that...
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    4.5hp evinrude kicking out of water in reverse

    model number
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    No forward until I unplug the wires from the solenoid?

    yes but wasn't Evinrude and Johnson the same back then? wiring the same? sure the control was different but didn't the power to the wires described above work the same?
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    yamaha outboard out of oxygen

    ya but,,, its not sucking or moving oily exhaust fumes or splashing water.
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