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    Lower unit

    There appears to be an issue with the thrust bearing for the forward gear.----Perhaps the wrong bearing .----Take it apart and post picture of bearing parts beside the gear.
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    I remember an inspector coming into my work area.----Asked for samples of parts I was assembling.----Said they were going to a laboratory to see if the material ( stainless ball bearing ) was actually what the box said it was.----One part made in the shop was made from material supplied by the...
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    1976 135HP Evinrude No gas going to spark plugs/cylinder

    Remove sparkplugs.-----Put 6 drops of fuel into each plug hole.----Install sparkplugs.----Try and start motor.----Report what you see and hear.
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    Can a 1984 Evinrude 6hp be upgraded to an 8hp?

    You would have to study the parts books.-----I believe the block / intake manifolds are different.----Intake for 6 HP used 2 reeds and 8 HP used 3 reeds per cylinder.-----As always . they look the same but are not.
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    1998 Force 120 Impeller Kit

    Drain gearcase.----Take gearcase to a cold place.-----EG--Cool it down with pack of ice cubes.-----Install drain / fill plugs.----Put it in the hot sun for an hour.----Loosen the drain plug.----You should hear a puff of air escaping.
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    Lower unit

    I have worked on more than 1 lower unit..-----With clutch dog in the forward position the pinion gear falls out.-----And falls into place when installing it !!---All easy.
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    I used to work in a precision machine shop.-----Drawings often have notes added.-----Buddy said that they now see -----" no material sourced from China is to be used " on the list.-----Domestic products are made by folks sticking to the code.
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    Lower unit

    Remove propshaft and thrust bearing housing.----Re-install making sure it is " home " and then fit the pinion.----Should fall in place with ease.-----Was the shift rod properly set / adjusted ?-----Did you find damage on reverse gear and clutch dog ?
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    Tell-Tale Addition to '76 Evinrude 70HP

    The 49 cubic inch block never had the issue.----The 56 cube engines from 86 and newer needed the tell tale moved.-----Have you tested the overheat horn ?
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    1990 Force 120HP carbs mix adjustment help

    It is not TOO MUCH oil in the gas.------Do some trouble shooting.-----The motor may be running on 3 of 4 cylinders.-----Do not drop pitch on the props to gain RPM without knowing the reason.-----Have the motor run on a dyno to determine actual power output of the motor !!!
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    Lower unit

    A 2 hp motor or 300 HP motor.
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    You can buy quality steel and there is lots of junk steel on the market as well.-----All made to customer specification with PRICE / COST in mind.
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    Force 120hp won't start

    If carburetors are full the motor should start.--------The fuel pump is driven by a PRESSURE pulse from crankcase.---Is there a good pulse ?
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Know of a dealer that only sold small 4 strokes with electric start.-----Said that they were too busy to deal with the typical -----" My motor won't start phone calls "
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    1998 Force 120 Impeller Kit

    Some will argue-----Usually the impeller is all you need.
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    1998 Force 120 Impeller Kit

    Gaskets can be made.
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    Suzuki DT140 1988 and 2001 DT140 trim & swivel brackets

    Sorry---too far away to help out.
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    Suzuki DT140 1988 and 2001 DT140 trim & swivel brackets

    your location ?
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Small 4 strokes sometimes need electric start.----Reason is that flywheel needs to turn once to get spark to 1 cylinder.----A 9.9 fires both cylinder for every turn of the crankshaft.
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    Suzuki DT200 rev limiter at 2000

    How did the motor run for you last season ?----The rev limiter does not kick in at 2000 RPM...----Do the trouble shooting.----Check spark.-----Post actual compression values.----May be running on 3/4 of 6 cylinders.
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