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  1. jimmbo

    1969--85hp Starflite, model 85993E possible carb swap?

    In the Mid 70 and 80s, a lot of Owners were trying to swap the Other Way. I will admit it is a Pain to Adjust 4 Idle Mixture Needles, and the Fixed Jets eliminated that, but if you boated higher than Sea Level, the Idle Mix was too Rich, and often made for a Cantankerous Motor.
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    Oil selection

    The Marine Industry does have a Cert Standard for 4 Stroke Oils. FC-W. A lot of the Marine Engines, at least those with Raw Water Cooling do operate at lower Temps than a Car/Truck Engine, thereby subjecting the Oil to a Different set of Parameters. Of course there are those that think Oil is...
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    One last try

    With that Attitude, enjoy watching others ski, even though they may have dropped a Ski...
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    One last try

    I always found Standing Starts in just over Knee Deep Water far easier than Dock Starts. Just kept about 6-7 feet of Slack, and yelled 'Hit It'. Only failed Once in many Years... Granted I wasn't using a Ski that held my back Foot Prisoner.
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    Evinrude big twin 40

    If the Driveshaft is Worn/Corroded, all the Seals in the World aren't gonna fix the Problem
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    What happened to the FAQ?

    The Site was 'Updated/Improved'...
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    Loading onto a roller trailer

    What Brand is this Trailer? EZLoader Roller Trailers are easy to Launch from and Load On. I think Load Rite is similar. Far better than a Trailer with a bunch of Keel Rollers waiting to wreck Havoc on a Hull. I have had EZloader Bunk Trailers(no Keel wreckers) the past 27 yrs and they are easy...
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    Mercury 2-Stroke Oils

    When the Optimax and FICHT came out TCW-3 was all there was. The Engine Makers Oils Exceeded the TCW-3 spec, but it turned out even they weren't up to the Task for the DI Engines
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    Boat performance

    With it running place a piece of Cardboard about an Inch in front of the Carb, If a Reed is Faulty, it will spray Fuel out of of the Carb, onto the Cardboard
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    Boat performance

    Just out of Curiosity, what Prop is on it? Is there Oil in the Gearcase? I asked that cause my brother about 50 yrs ago, ran my Dad's Motor without any Gear Oil and it wouldn't get on Plane either. FYI, that motor needs to be running at 6000rpm or close to it, to perform well So if it has...
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    Mercury 2-Stroke Oils

    Being that that your engine is DI Engine, I would stick to the DI Oil, even though Quicksilver Premium Plus is a very good Oil. DI engine throw a whole bunch of Curves as to what is required by the Oil. If you look at the DFI Oil Label, you may or may not find a TCW-3 Cert on it. I know it isn't...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    As long as the Bunks are not being bent, which I feel they will be, as the Bunk at the Transom is bolted to the Bracket, and will not be angled upward. I would just raise the Entire Bunk Equally. Launch Ramps are sloped. As long as about 60-70% of hull's weight is displaced, the boat will back...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    Which took weight off of most of the Bunks, and concentrated it on the Bow Roller, and the rear of the Bunks
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    Anyone know how to open/repair this gauge?

    Check for a Digital Gauge that Size.
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    Right now the Winch is too high on the Winch Stand, the Strap should be pulling Horizontal-Level to the Bow Eye. However once you Rise the Bunks, it may be fine.
  16. jimmbo

    Idle Issues - 1980 Johnson 115 - J115TLCSA

    There is no Specification for the Timing at Idle. The Timing is what determines the Idle Speed. There is a Pick Up Timing Spec, that is the Timing when the Carbs just crack open from Fully Closed. That has to be checked every time the Carbs are R&Red, and adjusted if Need Be. There is a Max...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    The Chemicals used in Pressure Treating the Lumber, do not coexist well with Aluminium.
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    Just add a couple of pieces of 2X4 to the Bottom of the Bunks where they are attached to the Brackets...
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    2 stroke longevity?

    The FITCHS used Orifices in the Crankcase that would shoot Oil at the Connecting Rod Bearing and Hoses/Tubes going to the Crank Bearings. They also added a very small amount of Oil(300:1) to the Fuel System, to lube the Fuel Injectors. The DI engines because of the Difference in how the...
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    New alternator, still low voltage

    Too bad you didn't find that Wire earlier, might have saved you some Money
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