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    Chain worth it?

    That be --" henry's " ---I think.
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    1998 steering arm

    Your location ?
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    RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning

    If a boat with 40 HP fits your lifestyle, then learning the workings of this 40 hp will benefit you.-----Then no need for $8000 new motors that require expensive parts and $150 / hr dealer support.
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    Chain worth it?

    Are you out of Tobermory ?----We were at anchor with 33' sailboat off Hope Island.----Vicious squall came through.---Our anchor dragged for a while.----Out of 25 boats only 1 powerboat went ashore.----Video of this event does look scary.----So yes , a hefty anchor and chain are hard to buy when...
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    RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning

    Abandoned , 60 year old motors should be taken apart for complete inspection.----Then you know what you have.---Saves wasted trips to the lake.
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    Removing saltwater seized piston on Mariner 5hp

    Putting it in a freezer might shrink the piston a bit to help remove it.----But the cylinder will be corroded.----Perhaps distorted as well.-----It may run after all the work.----I think there are better projects available !
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    Removing saltwater seized piston on Mariner 5hp

    If motor was submerged and then left sitting , then crank and bearings will be scrap.----Worth is scrap / parts value.
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    1967 Evinrude Carb Removal

    Removing starter and flywheel does make it easier.-----Is there a belt driven generator as well ?----Model # is ?
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Know of a shop with the back lot littered with boats that look good.----All waiting for a date with the grinder / crusher.
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    Waterlogged foam?

    Raise the transom 5" or even 10" and put a XL or XXL motor on it.
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    Waterlogged foam?

    ----" absolutely beautiful condition "------But it appears to be a " pig with lipstick " in reality.-----Cut the floor out and fix it or take it to landfill.
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    RD-25D 40 HP reconditioning

    Do a compression test till gauge stops moving up.----Or pull bypass covers to look at pistons rings.-----A 60 year old motor often needs a complete teardown in my opinion.
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    1990 Force outboard lower drive issue question

    Find some " prussian blue " AKA " mechanics blue" and check tooth contact.-----Change shims as needed to get correct tooth contact.----Needs to be done or gearcase might come to a " dynamic halt " in the future.
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    1986 22" sail master lower unit midsection

    Part number of this long bolt?
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    Stubborn To Start 1979 9.8

    Looked at one of many flywheels.----Gap in magnets does not line up with the keyway.
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    2001 9.9 2-stroke - water in gear oil

    On some of these ( I can't see the parts ) the prop thrust washer can be used to turn the bearing carrier.----Left hand thread.-----These lower units are not robust.----I recommend you take it apart for inspection / reseal with a complete kit.
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    ID odd length Lower unit 9.9/15hp series

    Maybe they just stuck a shaft in there to close the hole .----Keep oil in and dirt out.---Pictures will help.
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    ID odd length Lower unit 9.9/15hp series

    Post pictures of these lower units / shafts.
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    1998 Johnson 115 hp v4 reverse low rpm

    Most control boxes prevent high revs in reverse.----Crossflow or 60 degree looper model ?
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    1975 evenrude cooling issue

    Check the water divertors in the water jackets !
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