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Just completed a simple repair that took me forever and broke a part. I had marked the original shift rod measurment where the single nut and long nut meet from the shift arm and lower unit (linkage). Well they wiped away. Now I can go into forward and neutral easily but reverse is a problem. I...

Where should the anode go on this motor. There are no holes that I can see to screw an anode into.

First off I own a 1978 B100 honda four stroke. Took it out a couple weeks ago and noticed it was pretty hot following the salmon trolling. I have been cruising the internet investigating my new/old kicker engine. I tore it apart last weekend and found the thermostat, replaced the gaskets...

Anyone have an idea of how much it would cost to have a 18ft glasply repainted? Needs some hull ding repair in the gel coat as well. Thanks in advance, just looking for a ball park figure.

I had listed another post about what to do so need some more ideas. I removed the old rivets, took 8 drill bits, cleaned old holes with vinegar and water then denatured alcohol, sanded the surrounding area, got nearly all the corrosion out of the pitted area, and sealed with westsystem...

What constitutes marine grade snaps and where can I locate some male ends snaps and rivets for a good price. I am drilling out all the old ones right now. Thanks in advance.

Really could use some assistance. Corrosion has overtaken my snaps to the windshield. The oxidation has corroded the male snaps and now I have to replace them. Need some ideas. Can I rivet them on? I tried 5200 but it is spongy and flexes too much. Any ideas for reducing the oxidation on the...

What is the best two stroke oil for these late model engines? Its a fifty horse.