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    benefits of side bunks..... are there really any?

    Many folks don't know how to do it properly. The engine needs to be tilted up so the prop wash doesn't wash away the end of the ramp and create a drop off. Some places just don't allow it. At age 74 and being by myself most if the time I need to powerload, so I use ramps that allow it. In my...
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    Axle Tube Drain Holes?

    Open holes and no drain ???? Sounds like a problem looking for a place to happen.....I would consider adding some drain holes and bigger than a quarter inch...
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    1990 Mercruiser 4.3 Stalls

    Have you checked for water in your fuel ? If water is in the tank, they usually startup then stop or run rough after 15-30 minutes.
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    1975 Mercury 7.5 HP Service/Shop Manual?

    Check Ebay, I have found a number of older factory service manuals on there. Check with older marine service shops, ones that have been around for a long time, they might have some old copies.
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    Engine Performance

    Crud inside the tank ? Any inline fuel filters ?
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    Photo dilemma

    Aren't computers fun ?
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    1993 Johnson 4hp not pumping water

    Is the impeller installed correctly ?? Easy to get it wrong....I know from experience.
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    Sailboat House Batteries

    Might be time to consider moving up to LifePO4 batteries....
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    Lake temp

    Also keep in mind that currents can make the surface one temp and just a couple feet below can be a drastic change in temp. For swimming you might be better off with a hand unit, so you can check the temp about 5' below the surface. Every type of built-in temp gage is only gonna give you a...
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    20volt drill

    YES....it makes a great starting fluid ! Won't strip oil off the cylinder walks
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    Leaking fuel tank

    Looks like the kits I used to buy years back. There have been a couple occasions where I needed more than one gasket under the fuel outlet.
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    Leaking fuel tank

    I always unplug the fuel line from the motor when done. If there is a leak, I want to see/ smell the fuel so I can fix the issue. Leaving a fuel line plugged in to the motor can cause issues, if fuel hose has any pressure built up.
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    Leaking fuel tank

    Repaired a couple of those back in my younger days. There are O ring kits where a seal was pryed out in the back and new O rings were replaced and the seal was tapped back in to seal the plunger. If leaking from under the unit, then your gasket was damaged from install or the surface had some...
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    Getting old and losing friends sucks

    At age 74, I see a lots of people that I recognize in the obituaries !! Not a good feeling !
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    2.5 HP outboards.

    I have an old 2.2 hp Merc two stroke, runs perfect, all I can say is....it will go faster than my neighbors 2.5 hp four stroke when we run them on the same 12' Jon boat..
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    benefits of side bunks..... are there really any?

    If you are loading and unloading in a protected area, they may not be needed. Many of us have stiff currents and wind to deal with, so good side guides are a must. If your lucky enough to have a protected launch, be glad, very glad !! Whether hand or drive on, I can load with guides and be...
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    50hp Johnson 2 stroke prop

    So your an accurate teach reading everyone is guessing. Worse case is you might grenade your motor if it is over reving
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    Covering Built-in Fuel Tank?

    With all the concern about water intrusion, perhaps keeping the boat out of the weather might be the way to go. My 1992 still has the original 1/2" plywood cover, covered with carpet, still solid with no rot. My boat stays covered when not in use, only water is a little spray on ocassion and a...
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    Need help

    Perhaps we should gather around a table with a bottle of scotch and talk about this for a few months, we should get the same results the gov't comes up with.
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    100hp falters

    Your 100 hp only has a 5/16" fuel line ? My 40 hp has a 3/8" fuel line.... Should have an inspection hatch for the built-in fuel tank where the connections are. Open that up and pull the cover where the fuel line connects and check the pickup tube. Also look for white snot around the pickup...
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