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    Plastic where zinc goes.

    Keep the outdrive painted, or it is nearly the same metal as your anodes. If you use antifouling paint, make sure the ourdrive is well primed, before applying it, as the copper or tin in the A-F paint also adds to galvanic corrosion on aluminum. Stainless steel parts on the outdrive also...
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    Compression too high?

    Could also be hype from the seller. Bigger compression numbers make for better sales. The important thing is that the compression is even. If so, the powerhead is likely good, mechanically. Thake a look at the splines on the crank. Stripped is bad. Check the top main bearing by...
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    Steering Cable

    Steering cable OEM websites usually tell how to measure for the steering cable. It is obviously from console to gunwale, back to transom and then to engine, plus some length for the bends for the cable.
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    Time for a new battery charger

    Gee, any idiot can simply replace what is there. Why ask any questions? Is battery charger theory a mystery? It is mostly hype, IMO. I had thought the OP was looking for an economical replacement, which would require some engineering.
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    Leaf Spring Placement

    The angle iron acts to keep the leaf spring supports apart, so the hook end stays on the bolt. When the boat sat on the trailer, the spring's hook end was close to expanding (by flattening) past the bolt that holds it, partially from the weight of the boat which is normal, and partially from...
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    Time for a new battery charger

    So you are asking for help, and claim to know what info is necessary for those with the proper experience to help you. That is hard to believe.
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    Yamaha 115 (2003) leaking water

    I have heard that Yammie's tend to have their heads rot out, and leak water. Hopefully that is not the case, but you probably want to check the cylinders for water infiltration.
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    Your engine likely has the 6 plastic carbs, and 2 three barrel throttle bodies. If so, the main jet (High Speed orifice) is behind the brass plug in the base of each carb. The idle jets are in the throttle bodies, but are adjusted by a needle valve, thru the carb bodies. The carbs should have...
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    Prop damage threshold

    Bent does not mean unbalanced as the blades can all weigh the same. Losing a piece of the blade often causes unbalance of the prop. Aluminum props w/o hubs are pretty cheap, so when you notice unbalance or rough running, it is likely time to replace it. I chipped a couple of blades on such...
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    Boat Seat Replacement

    Marine shops often sell nice new white coolers that come with white cushions. You might check those out. They will be pricey, but the items may be avail (amazon, fleabay, Temu) elsewhere cheaper.
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    Help! Outboard is smoking!

    Outboard motors will emit steam from their exhaust, when the weather is cold. Usually you do not see steam when the weather is warm. Usually you will see real clean spark plugs, if you are getting water in the cylinders.
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    1994 MERCURY KNOCK NOISE

    Insert or helicoil was the correct length, say 3/8"? Spark plug is correct ?length as well.
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    Can't find parts for my 1973 7.5!

    You might check the threads on the gearcase. After some time, they seem to fade. That makes it hard to install the retainer after the seals are renewed.
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    1988 transom bracket on a 1970 motor?

    Interesting question. The 1970 Merc would usually have a 4 bolt 3/8" pattern. If you have PTT, it would be 6 3/8" bolts. The newer motor would have a 4 bolt 1/2" pattern, which is a different layout. You might measure the width of the tilt tube on the motors and see what the difference is...
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    Boat lift flushing

    If you need to use the flusher on the water intake grates, that is real difficult as you pointed out. Newer motors like yours often have flusher connection more accessible, often in the rear of the motor. I assume your motor does not. Outboards are pretty rugged when it comes to salt water...
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    Time for a new battery charger

    Gee, everyone gets worked up about battery chargers. How long are you leaving it on, what is their amp hours, how long do you want a full charge to take. Lets say 4 batteries, and a maintenance charge over the winter. So maybe 6-8 amp battery charger. If you can connect the batteries in...
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    Leaf Spring Placement

    The open end should be against the support when the trailer is unloaded. On my trailer with those springs, the spring supports moved around, as they were bolted with u-bolts held by friction. I thought the springs would expand past the bracket. I measured, drilled and bolted some angle iron...
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    Fuel Delivery Issue

    Check the vent on the fuel tank. An easy test is to loosen the fuel filler cap and try the boat. If she holds high speed, you have a partially clogged vent. Some fuel pickup tubes also have a filter on them. You might pull it and see if you have such a thing.
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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    Actually, the only time I change the spark plugs on my outboards is when the shells get rusty and threaten to stain the powerhead.
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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    You need to look around, as some places do charge a lot. The Mazda brand iridium plugs for my car were $24/ea. I found some for about 1/4 of that price. You can check places like autozone, rockauto and advanced auto parts. The latter had QL78YC plugs for my Johnnyrude for $3ea, last year.
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