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jimmbo replied to the thread Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson.

Only thing I ever found Seafoam good for was, Nothing

Jun 12, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Running Rough at Idle.

There is no Idle Timing Spec. That "2ATDC-6BTDC" spec is the Pickup Timing, which would the Spark Advance, where the Carbs ever so...

Jun 12, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread rodent infestation.

I put Croutons soaked in Antifreeze out for them, takes care of Gulls also

Jun 12, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Mercury 80 hp portable fuel tank.

I know this will get Responses that I am full of it, but having dealt with these Motors for over 50 yrs and seen what Improper Mixing...

Jun 12, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Mercury 80 HP outboard.

You have to disconnect the Throttle Cable when making the Idle Speed Adjustment(in Gear). Once it is correct, the Length of the Throttle...

Jun 12, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson.

1964 was the Year OMC went to 50:1. TCW Oils hadn't been created yet. They appeared in about 1966 Some of the 1957 - 1963 OMC Engines...

Jun 11, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 1985 Starcraft porpoising issue. Prop??.
Jun 11, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 1985 Starcraft porpoising issue. Prop??.

What year is the Boat and Motor? Regarding the differing WOT Ranges, Merc might have made some changes to the Motor, and needed the...

Jun 11, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Wakeboat bans.

It shouldn't be Difficult, or a Problem banning them from bodies of Water smaller than the Great Lakes, as some Locations have...

Jun 11, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Wakeboat bans.

In Canada, Lakes and Rivers are Federal Jurisdiction, not Provincial or Municipal, and Boat Owners are Legally Responsible for the...

Jun 10, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end.

get one of these, or get some Wire, a Wooden Plank, and a few Nuts and Bolts
Jun 10, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Johnson 115 VLSSS motor mounts replacement.

I assume you are referring to part #6 in the Diagram. Remove the Cover #1, there should be a couple of Bolts(#19 on diagram below)...
Jun 9, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end.

I am not referring to Spark Plug Gap. However, to verify the Ignition System as Functional, it needs to produce a Spark strong enough to...

Jun 9, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 14.5x19 prop. Contemplating a change, need advice.

The motor is 9 yrs old already. It is well past Break in time

Jun 9, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Wakeboat bans.

Well, it does mean that there is One less making that Fecal Matter

Jun 9, 2025

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