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    Carbs rebuilt, fuel lines replaced, tank cleaned out - engine still doesn't fire

    So after a few weeks of slowly cleaning and rebuilding the fuel side of the engine, I'm at the point now where I'm stuck. I spent the last day or so checking old posts on the forums but I don't really know where to go from here. So far I have: Rebuilt all three carbs Replaced all of the...
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    Boat stays on the trailer, should I repaint the bottom paint?

    I plan on repainting my new (to me) Aquasport and I am trying to make all of the right preparations. There is a coat of bottom paint that is in need of some attention and I'm not sure what to do about it. The previous owner kept it in the water but I plan on keeping it on the trailer. Should...
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    How do I clean the engine without damaging electrical components

    I'm working on an engine that has been sitting for a few years and the inside has a lot of fuel/oil gunk on the bottom and on some of the lines. Is there a good way to clean the engine out without damaging anything like the electrical components? Some of the fuel lines have this gunk on them...
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    Carbs were in cleaner overnight but still dirty

    I started my journey to rebuild this engine - so far so good. I have a question about the carbs though so I thought I'd post some pictures. I removed everything from the first carb and cleaned it out completely. All of the jets look clean (nothing is blocked) and I'm ready to put it...
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    Bringing my Aquasport back from a three year coma

    Hey everyone, I'm new to the forums and this is my first post after about two weeks of extensive searching. I'm trying to get a game plan together and I think I'm close but I thought I'd ask for some advice before I begin. I have a 1983 Aquasport Osprey 200 with a 1989 (I think) Johnson 150...
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