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  1. roscoe

    Classic 50 fuel pump?

    Do you not have a fuel pump like this on the side of the block ? If your serial number was lower than A710280, pump would be in the carb, like this.:
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    Portable tank vent ? Connector?

    Most of acceleration/stalling issues are fixed with 3 procedures. First, check the fuel flow to carbs, from the tank thru the fuel pump and then to the carbs. Next, a thorough disassembling, cleaning, and adjusting of carbs, using new gaskets, compressed air and fine wires. Last, perform a...
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    Boat and trailer Registration NY

    The trailer vin has nothing to do with the boat, or boat registration. It seems very unlikely that it would appear on the boat registration.
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    Portable tank vent ? Connector?

    You haven't told us what motor you are working on. ? You told us you worked on the carbs. But didn't mention the above 1/4 throttle issue until the 7th post in the thread. Maybe you posted it in a different thread ? So, what are you working on? Is it a new to you motor? New problem or did it...
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    Portable tank vent ? Connector?

    I've got 2 of those OMC tanks as pictured above. Circa 1984/1985. Your cap is correct. There is no vent in the cap. The small pins on the fitting must be depressed by the fuel line connector. Looks like your connector is a cheap aftermarket knock off. The tab on the side of the connector is on...
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    Fuel hose lifespan?

    I still have the original fuel line from dads 1984 Johnson, hose says OMC on it, bulb is still soft and pliable, hose still flexible. Recently bought a new Mercury fuel line with bulb to keep as a spare. Package says bulb will be better (softer ?? ) 6-8 weeks after exposure to fuel. Yes the...
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    Used 40hp two stroke value?

    YES AND give him a nice dinner or a bottle if he prefers.
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    1988 14’ Sylvan fishing boat

    sylvan has made many different 14' boats over the years, weighing from 150 pounds up to 500 pounds, and maybe more. plus motor, fuel, gear, batteries, and the wife. cables usually break from wear and/or corrosion.
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Ski Champ with FINS https://duluth.craigslist.org/boa/d/duluth-1957-starcraft-ski-champ-runabout/7353836278.html
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    Force 50 (1988) comes out of water in reverse

    While dirt bikes are fun, they don't float very well.
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    Can electrical power be pulled from a 25hp Merc outboard?

    Easiest would be to buy him a couple or three new batteries so he could switch them out during the long fishing days. Or buy a service manual with wiring diagrams for the motor. Or buy him the upgrade at the dealer. Might as well add the electric start while its there. Great Christmas present...
  12. roscoe

    What is this prop?

    Its a Mercury/Quicksilver 20" pitch prop. Here is what it will fit:.... http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Mercury_Marine-QSS-Propellers/48-73982A4/
  13. roscoe

    Smokercraft 162 pro mag bow always high

    Your hull should weigh 940#. Motor 237# plus battery, fuel, gear, trailer.
  14. roscoe

    Steering cable Help.

    1 guess 2 call seastar 3 buy a new helm and cable.
  15. roscoe

    Plug gap for BUHW-2 / 5626 plugs on 1986 Classic 50

    surface gap plugs are great. the center electrode will burn/wear down just like a regular plug, so inspect once a year. keep your 50:1 mixed accurately and they will not foul.
  16. roscoe

    Can anyone ID this Mariner?

    early to mid 90's should have a welsh plug with serial number.
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    Force 50 (1988) comes out of water in reverse

    check this web link. parts 27 -28 - 29 .... are the reverse lock parts. could be bent, missing, #27 should connect to your shift linkage, and lock the tilt when shifted into reverse. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30203/1253/140
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    Parts information

    ""keeps eating starters."" burns them up? bendix stripped? they just don't turn, or spin fast enough? What starters have you been using? Sierra, Mercury, Arco, or some cheap chinese knock off by Total power, caltric, or Gladiator ?? A real starter is gonna cost you, $150 - $200. Not $46...
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    Hummingbird Depth Finder question

    Adjusting sensitivity may help.
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    Smokercraft 162 pro mag bow always high

    Do you have power trim? Is motor trimmed all the way in ?
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