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jimmbo replied to the thread Silliest Question on Fuel Mix - Thank you for your patience.

That engine has Anti-Friction Bearings throughout, the OP's Engine has Friction Bearing aka; Bushings. These need significantly More...

Oct 2, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread One last try.

That is what I considered a Jumpstart, done standing on a Dock, or a Raft. I did a lot of Knee Deep Starts, even succeeded on my 1st...

Oct 1, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.

Put it this way, Amsoil is not a TCW-3 Certified Oil, so using it might be a Risk. I don't know about the Stihl Oil, what I remember...

Oct 1, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Transom saver or no?.

If the Motor flopps around, then yes a Saver may be a good Idea. If the Motor is Locked Rigidly by Hydraulics, then Avoid them, because...

Oct 1, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Silliest Question on Fuel Mix - Thank you for your patience.

If it says 16:1. use 16:1 even with the TCW-3 Oils. That motor uses Friction Bearings, and needs Lots of Oil to Survive. it will also...

Oct 1, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.

Oh, you have calibrated Tachometer Ears...

Sep 30, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.

You need to be running between 4000 - 5000 rpm, preferably closer to 5000. Any Idea what the Pitch is on that Prop?

Sep 30, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice.

They certainly not my Favorite Item either, but many times I have removed them on Carbs that the Owner insisted were spotless, and found...

Sep 29, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice.

Did you take the Carbs off, and clean out all the Passages, including any that are covered by little Disc Plugs? Those would need...

Sep 27, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 1968 Johnson 65 hp VXL-14B No Spark On Any Cylinder.

Point Gap for that Ignition is 0.010"

Sep 27, 2025
jimmbo reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread 1968 Johnson 65 hp VXL-14B No Spark On Any Cylinder with Like.

Gee, Seloc and good are normally not in the same sentence. My experience with Seloc is that one needs to watch out for critical...

Sep 27, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread How can I make my Tracker 40 HP faster?.

Is the Hull Clean, and Smooth? The Motor looks like it had a Lot of Growth on it. So does the Boat Motor: What are the Compression...

Sep 26, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase.

That was the Mercury 'Chopper'
Sep 25, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread Prop barrel slightly smaller than the gearcase.

While there are instances of using the smaller Hub on the Large Case, it is not done on Recreational Boating. The Props would need to be...

Sep 24, 2025
jimmbo replied to the thread 1995 Force 120 will no longer idle.

How long ago did you do a Compression Test? That was then, you NEED to know what the Numbers are Now. If 1 & 2 are out, they share a...

Sep 23, 2025

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