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    I hit a rock

    Model no will tell you the ratio....besides that, why not rebuild what you have ? Buying used you might be buying someone else's problems ...
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    Cherry Mighty Mite Outboard Start-up

    Very neat little motor, had one in my youth more than 60 years back. I used to run the neck out of that little motor on my old rowboat. Wish I could be of more help but did not know much about motors at 12 yrs old, and if I did, this old brain couldn't remember anyway. Please post pics when...
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    Boat

    The farmer down the road has a boat in his field that looks like the one in the pics, even the same color although dirty and crud covered, the name on his is a Steury....only going by visual ...
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    What oil should I use?

    Very very few engine issues are oil related, most are from lack of or improper maintenence !!
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    Does the antifreeze you use really matter?

    In reality it depends on how you dispose of the antifreeze when your done with it. Pink stuff is used for those that will pump it back in the lake in the spring, if you properly dispose of it before putting your boat in the water in the spring you can use regular auto antifreeze . I used the...
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    1989 Mercruiser 2.5L 120HP motor overheating trouble shooting

    Pull the head, they are prone to warping and bad head gasket. Once head is off, check cylinders, if not great, time for a rebore. Often a head rebuild and straighten with a valve job will fix things, but a thorough inspection is needed. If you have overheated that head, for sure it will be warped.
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    1974 50hp Mercury

    Need more information on your issues and motor. Start with a compression check, then a spark gap check. When were the carbs rebuilt last, was a factory rebuild kit used ? Do you have a factory service manual to make a proper link and sync for the carbs and ignition ? With your these to start...
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    Old tandem pontoon trailer question - no brakes

    How much weight are you towing and what are you towing with ?? Most states require trailer brakes when towed weight exceeds 2500 lbs. Many vehicles with towing pkgs have 4 wheel disc brakes that are made for heavy duty stopping, so that weight can be exceeded a little.
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    Won't acccelerate

    You have a problem....
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    1999 Crestliner 2050 Sportfish transom raising

    As long as the well is self bailing shoukd not ve a problem. That extra 5" won't make that big a difference. An awful lot of work for little gain overall. Better to consider load balance, what weight can be removed from the back and moved forward. Can't believe how many mfgrs put heavy fuel...
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    propeller

    Then replace the one that was slipping..
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    my boat won’t sit on the front bottom roller

    From the pic, they appear to be added support. Without seeing the rest of the trailer, hard to say for sure.
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    Sadly a lot of motors will suddenly be for sale.

    Not only boats and motors but vehicles as well. We have a big auction house nearby, within the next 3-4 weeks I will expect there hugh parking lot to fill with vehicles, does every time a major storm comes thru....
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    Bone headed move - put the plug in with 3M 4200

    Thinking outside the hole !!
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    The End

    Not quick enough for me...very depressing to think boating season is almost over !
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    1989 Gran Sport 3400

    Generally you can hear them running, follow the tube and listen for the sound, it will be there ....
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    New owner 1964 17ft Westfield custom

    How do you know the hull and transom are solid ? What tests have you done to confirm this ? Previous owner drilled a hole thru the bottom ? All the way thru ? Did water leak in ?
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    Electric nightmare

    If you expect your boat to be reliable, you don't cut corners. Batteries need to be checked and maintained regularly. Wiring needs maintenence with regular checking of connections to be sure they are clean and connections are tight. Some folks get a boat and only use it once or twice thru a...
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    The End

    You folks must live further north, for me, ( lake erie) area there is another good month of fishing left, typically put the boat to bed for the year Thanksgiving weekend. Often a little sooner if cold comes in early..
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    Can skeg damage cause vibration/noise on plane?

    Very true but then the damage goes back up the line into the lower unit, which becomes far more costly than replacing an aluminum prop. All depends on how big a gambler you are.
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