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    jimmbo replied to the thread Another Flushing Question.
    To the first Part, No. To second Part, Running it a barrel, just recirculates/reintroduces the Salt, and reusing the Water the Next...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread carb help on mercury xr6 150.
    Could be Carbs, could be Ignition, could be Compression Is it in the Water, or is it on the Muffs? A V6 can run on the Muffs just fine...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Weak tell tale on muffs?.
    What condition was the old Impeller? What Engine is that, one of those 4 cylinder Loopers? As for the Stream. Bad Camera Angle, and...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Can't get it to pump water, 35hp.
    The Powerhead is going to have to be pulled to do the repair correctly
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Can't get it to pump water, 35hp.
    Perhaps the Water Tube didn't go into the Water Pump, when the Unit was installed. How long did you run the Motor? If the Water was...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 115HP Mercury TOP (Tower of Power) questions.
    The 1978 1400 was a rerated/relabeled 1977 1500, because Mercury released the 150 Black Max in 78. In 79, the 140, had different Porting...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Ruh-Roh… a new gear case may be in order.
    You might want to fill all the nicks in the old Paint with a Spot Putty, as those nick/paint chips will really look nasty with fresh paint
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 90hp v4 crossflow to 140hp build.
    Reeds don't have to be locked against the Reed Block, to be considered fine. A gap of 0.005-0.010" is considered acceptable as Crank...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 115HP Mercury TOP (Tower of Power) questions.
    If it is an 82, that would be the yr Mercury started Prop Rating the I6, and the Serial Number would be critical for a lot of Parts...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Mercury 150hp high speed misfire.
    Welcome to iboats Perhaps the Problem, which sounds like Fuel, could be something other than the Tank. How long have you owned this...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 90hp v4 crossflow to 140hp build.
    Welcome to iboats To turn a 90 into a 140, the Porting will have to be modified, the Block will also need machining to install the...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Inherited boat, how bad is this?.
    Ditto
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    jimmbo replied to the thread ‘73 20hp carb help.
    A Serial # for the Motor would make it easier to find which Carb Kit is required The Rebuild Kit you purchased, was it a Genuine...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 1975 25 hp evinrude 25502B.
    Try a new properly gapped Spark Plug in the Top Cylinder. Check the Boot for cracks that provide an opening for the Current to travel...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Johnson 5.5 CD-20C carb and running issues.
    To set the carburetor float level, remove the shroud; then unbolt and remove the carburetor. Remove the float chamber (23- Fig. J2, J3...
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