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    Alarm sounding at higher RPM in neutral

    There would be lots of exhaust bubbles in the water.----Water pump does not pump air.----You have installed a new impeller since you got this boat ?
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    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Sounds like it is an electric shift OMC.-----Do a complete evaluation on this boat / engine / drive BEFORE spending any hard earned coins on it !!
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    1989 Force 50 won’t idle after engine warms up

    Open slow speed mixture screw 1/8th turn at a time and test run.
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    Won’t stay running 125 force pestoline

    Post actual results of a compression test.
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    Evinrude 30 hp compression question

    You have a worn out motor or compression tester that is poor quality.---Simple as that.
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    Wealth preservation,....

    Most small towns now have a small " tent city " located on the outskirts of town.----I never used to see them.-----Folks just can not find affordable rent anymore.----Politicians just do not seem to care.----Often the local bylaws do not allow anyone to build a small house anymore.
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    1979 25 HP Evinrude

    Good idea.
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    Idle issues

    The only thing that can go wrong with this elegantly simple pump is the diaphragm.----Available new all day long!
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    Wealth preservation,....

    People generally need shelter and it appears in northern areas that renters are generating wealth for land / apartment owners.
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    Wealth preservation,....

    Most folks invest in real estate to rent.----Then put it to the renters.
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    1979 25 HP Evinrude

    Just switch plug wires first.
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    Mercruser 470/ 170 compatible parts

    Engine was Mercruiser effort.----Aluminum block.----Closed cooling.----I heard that Mercury was afraid that supply of automotive blocks was at risk.
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    1994 112 johnson special, blown cylinder? What now?

    I think there have been about 124,953 motors with this typical failure !!
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    Mercruser 470/ 170 compatible parts

    Make sure you install a " marine " fuel pump.----Or make a parachute part of your safety kit.
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    2005 Yamaha 150HP water pump drive shaft leaking.

    No----He left muffs on the lower unit to find the leakage.----But I do not believe there are any issues with this simple water pump and the theory of operation !
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    1994 112 johnson special, blown cylinder? What now?

    The head needs to come off.----There is no magic to this.----Motor needs 4 new O/S pistons / rings.
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    2005 Yamaha 150HP water pump drive shaft leaking.

    Water comes out the drain holes when motor is running on muffs.
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    1994 112 johnson special, blown cylinder? What now?

    Damage to top of piston and the cylinder head.----Much easier to take the head off.----Motor is no good the way it is now.----So might as well take the head off.---Just 10 bolts and so easy !
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    Johnson 65Hp 73 and 72

    ??---Simple----Just take a look at the 72 model and see if you can attach / fit the shifting parts from the 73 model on the 72 model.----This should be simple for you !
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    1990 Bayliner Trophy with twin Force 120s need advice on prop sizes

    Changing to a lower pitch prop because of low power output of the motor is so wrong !
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