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    racerone replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.
    Oil goes into a 2 stroke engine to LUBRICATE the internals.----You really want the oil to stay INSIDE the engine as opposed to it...
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    racerone replied to the thread 2 Stroke Oil Thread.
    Going from 50:1 to 100:1 does not seem like it was based on scientific research.-----If I saw going from 24:1 to 41:1 I would say...
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    racerone replied to the thread Silliest Question on Fuel Mix - Thank you for your patience.
    Agreed the wonderful , smooth running AD-12 model needs the extra oil.-----But once again this thread demonstrates the lack of knowledge...
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    racerone replied to the thread 1989 Johnson TJ50TLCEC No Spark.
    The trigger is part of the powerpack.----Install the conversion kit and go fishing.
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    racerone replied to the thread 1989 Johnson TJ50TLCEC No Spark.
    Test the charge coil.----Remove powerpack and look for bare wires.----Look into a conversion kit to move a new powerpack from under the...
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    racerone replied to the thread Idles then dont.
    No need to chage carburetor parts.----Post the actual compression values on this motor.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" using a test...
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    racerone replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.
    Use an aluminum prop or a test prop to compare vibration.
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    racerone replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.
    Use an aluminum prop or a test prop to compare vibration.
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    racerone replied to the thread 85hp Merc?.
    I never really liked those 3 cylinder 2 carburetor motors.
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    racerone replied to the thread 85hp Merc?.
    The 3 cylinder was still produced after 76 as a 70 hp ( powerhead rated ) and later as a 50 or 60 prop rated.
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    racerone replied to the thread 1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice.
    Here a crossflow V-4 would come apart for rebuild if it showed 100 PSI compression.-----These motors have a history of broken piston rings !
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    racerone replied to the thread 85hp Merc?.
    The 2 strokes when maintained use a bit more fuel.----But they do not get sticker shock on repairs / maintenance at $125/hr or more...
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    racerone replied to the thread 85hp Merc?.
    Find a used trim / tilt unit.-----You can save a lot of fuel by running at 3500 / 3800 RPM on a 2 stroke.
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    racerone replied to the thread 8 Hp Mecury outboard.
    There was an earlier thread with 32 posts on this motor.------It has NO spark or spark at the wrong time.----
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    racerone replied to the thread 1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice.
    Well---100 psi is too low.----Remove cylinder head and inspect piston that has 100 PSI in that cylinder.-----Or remove bypass cover.
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