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    Can't get up on cav plate

    Re: Can't get up on cav plate lskdkdf I would like to lift the motor up 1 ? to 2 inches if it will cause no harm and give me better performance. Naturally I do not to cause any overheating at WOT. I hope these pictures can clear this up. With this type of water pick-up should the cav plat be 1"...
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    Can't get up on cav plate

    I just put on a 25hp 1971 long shaft outboard on my 4816 mv jon boat. Great comp. 125-127 rebuilt carb, timing........motor starts and runs great. I have a 20" transom and the motor is 23" from the bracket to the top of the plate, 9x10 prop. The plate is running 1-2" under the water, what a...
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    red connector...kill switch

    i have a 25r71s with elec start. it was a romote that i have made a tiller. i have installed a start switch and will be installing a kill. For now i want to do a compression test. can i ( for now ) take the two igintion leads at the connecor and wire them together ( to kill the spark ) Also for...
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    71 25hp with type IV carb ? help

    I have the chance to purchase a 71 25hp elec start from an in-law for $125 ser#71R25S. I was told when it was last used ( fall of 09 ) the water pump, impeller, were replaced and the carb rebuilt. This is a NY great lakes motor in great shape...even the paint under the cowling is still...
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