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    jimmbo replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.
    https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0309807
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Johnson CD-12 5.5HP.
    There is nothing that grounds the Ignition as the Throttle is turn to stop. It is simply the Retarded Spark that Kills the Motor. Go...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 1969--85hp Starflite, model 85993E possible carb swap?.
    In the Mid 70 and 80s, a lot of Owners were trying to swap the Other Way. I will admit it is a Pain to Adjust 4 Idle Mixture Needles...
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    jimmbo reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread New study on tow boat environmental impact with Like Like.
    The problem is from the White Capped wave that jumps up long after the boat has passed. Called the Tsunami Effect.
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    jimmbo reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread New study on tow boat environmental impact with Like Like.
    They NEED to be the center of attention. Just like their mother and father spoiled them.
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Oil selection.
    The Marine Industry does have a Cert Standard for 4 Stroke Oils. FC-W. A lot of the Marine Engines, at least those with Raw Water...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread One last try.
    With that Attitude, enjoy watching others ski, even though they may have dropped a Ski...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread One last try.
    I always found Standing Starts in just over Knee Deep Water far easier than Dock Starts. Just kept about 6-7 feet of Slack, and yelled...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.
    If the Driveshaft is Worn/Corroded, all the Seals in the World aren't gonna fix the Problem
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    jimmbo replied to the thread What happened to the FAQ?.
    The Site was 'Updated/Improved'...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Loading onto a roller trailer.
    What Brand is this Trailer? EZLoader Roller Trailers are easy to Launch from and Load On. I think Load Rite is similar. Far better than...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Mercury 2-Stroke Oils.
    When the Optimax and FICHT came out TCW-3 was all there was. The Engine Makers Oils Exceeded the TCW-3 spec, but it turned out even they...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Boat performance.
    With it running place a piece of Cardboard about an Inch in front of the Carb, If a Reed is Faulty, it will spray Fuel out of of the...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Boat performance.
    Just out of Curiosity, what Prop is on it? Is there Oil in the Gearcase? I asked that cause my brother about 50 yrs ago, ran my Dad's...
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    jimmbo reacted to racerone's post in the thread Boat performance with Like Like.
    Does spark jump a gap of at least 8 mm on both leads , yes or no?----Check fuel pump diaphragm.-----Check reed valves.
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