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    Yamaha F300 Cylinder Head Pressure Testing

    So , can you put the 2 heads together with a gasket between them ??
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    Need help starting upa 1987 Glassport 16'5" Bowrider

    Do you have any idea as to what make motor is on / in this boat?
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    1989 force 85hp shift pivot screw

    Fill from the bottom.
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    1966 model 18602 18hp eventude

    Use a file ( lightly ) to check for any bumps on the surfaces.----In over 50 years I have never checked this.----Done more than one of these !
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    Mercury thunderbolt 500

    Serial # for American models says it is a 1974.
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    BRP Selling many of its marine assets

    Many folks out there that would like their simpler Johnson / Evinrude 2 strokes supported with quality parts.
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    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    If you are speaking of the ---Auto blend ---unit , it should be thrown out into landfill.
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    Transom help

    Corrosion usually picks multiple spots to attack.----Some here suggest that you do some inspection.----Perhaps that is not what you wanted to hear.
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    1990 Johnson 15hp only start with carb disengaged

    I have learned ( long ago ) that trouble shooting on outboards starts with a compression test.-----Post the numbers here.-----Walked away with a low hrs 1964 model 5.5 Johnson from an---- AOMCI----meet.-----Half a dozen folks looking at it basically declared it SCRAP because of low compression...
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    Dies in gear

    ???----There are no mixture adjustment screws on these 1979 carburetors !
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    Mercury thunderbolt 500

    Not sure if serial # used in Australia is listed on maxrules.
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    Surging Mercury (with audio)

    Try a different style of plug.
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    Mercury thunderbolt 500

    Post a picture of this motor.----What is the serial # on it?
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    Opinion on 1963 Evinrude 28 H.P.

    So it was a home for some mice for a while.----It is running rough.----A good example of that motor can run smoother in my opinion.
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    Upgrading mercury outboard help!

    If there is no Mercury dealer to help you , then maybe it is not the correct motor for you ?
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    1991 mercury starting issue

    Checked the flywheel key ?----Did this issue develop[ suddenly?
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    Dies in gear

    I doubt you will find any mixture adjustment screws on those carburetors--There are no mixture adjusting screws !!------Checked the flywheel key?----All wires from CDI box going to the correct coil ?------Checked the reed valves ?
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    Transom help

    And how many holes are there just waiting to show themselves ?-----Best to remove the plywood for inspection I say.
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    Mystery Bolt and New Gasket?

    Replacing the head gasket on a motor like that is a simple job.-----Just 22 bolts.----Refinish ( flatten ) the warped head.----Replace rubber grommets on the poppit valves.----But if it is a salt water motor it might be a challenge.
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    Extending trim switch to engine cowel.

    There should be lots of those switches on the used market.----E-bay is likely a good source.-
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