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  1. jimmbo

    1984 75hp L4 with unique problem? I'm baffled!

    Having spark doesn't mean the Engine is Firing. If a carb is Plugged, 2 of the Cylinders will not be contributing to the Effort, and in fact are at Risk of getting Pooched from lack of Oil. Too bad you chased off Racer, he is one of the Best on the Board
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    Oil change interval, synthetic or no, curious what we all do

    For the last 3 yrs I have been using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum in 3 of my cars, 1 with DI(200,000k), the other two with Sequential FI(300,000K and 20,000K). In the two high Milers, the oil gets very dirty quickly. All the cars seem to have better Throttle Response, and Pick Up since using the...
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    Nobody fishing?

    It hit 15 today, forecast was 11 or 12. Warmest Nov 17 I can recall, ever.
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    Nobody fishing?

    It was only 5 ft thick last winter
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    Nobody fishing?

    You're a lot further South than I. Today Snowflakes in the air and 3, but it will be warm tomorrow, 11, likely the last day the sunroof will be open, by next week the highs will be -6 and the lows -12
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    Boat listing to left

    There is an Engine Trim Tab, and there Transom Trim Tabs. I rarely(never) think of the one on the Motor. Two of my motors didn't have them, or I had taken it off.
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    Boat listing to left

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    Prop size

    "Flex" That bit of Misinformation has sold Hundreds of Thousands, if not Millions of SS Props. Grab an Alunimium Prop Blade and try flexing it, The put you hand in Water and move it around. Which one Yields to your hand? Which one is stiffer than your hand? If there is any "flexing" of Prop...
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    87 Johnson 30

    It will. It just costs a lot more
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    87 Johnson 30

    That Motor does have a Shallow Water Mechanism, with a bit of thought, and some MacGyvering, a way to move the Tilt/Trim Lock Lever from the Helm could be devised
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    Excessive smoking

    What you consider Excessive Smoke might be perfectly Normal. Myself, I like and want that Smoke as it keeps the Skeeters away, and I love the Smell of Burnt 2 Stroke Oil. It is one of the Finest Scents ever created.
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    Prop size

    You probably need to drop to an 18, maybe even a 17. Why do you want a 4 blade? What is the WOT Range for your Engine?
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    16ft Glasspar w/65hp 2 stroke

    That Roller, should have been under the Transom, not forward of it. Hooks can develop from that. Unless that boat has some kind of Sentimental Value, you will be money ahead to find another Boat, because it can become a Time and Money Pit of a Restoration
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    16ft Glasspar w/65hp 2 stroke

    Likely a rotted Transom. Fractured right at the area where the Glass had been penetrated by screws. That area was likely also stressed by not being supported properly on the Trailer, as shown in the pic. It is a 63 yr old boat, and to be honest, not having rotted Stringers/Transom would be a...
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    Evenrude 20Hp ?

    Most Rules are there because of Problems, because there weren't Rules. The Problem with Society these Days, is that some people think they don't have to follow Rules, that they are Special. Legends in their own Minds, but nowhere else In some cases, I think More Rules are Needed, and Severe...
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    Evenrude 20Hp ?

    List of Rules. You should read them, and accept them. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/attention-forum-rules-attention.388514/ #8 is likely the one you violated
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    Evenrude 20Hp ?

    A Frankinrude Low Tension Ignition rules out a 60s motor, as 73 was the first yr for it
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    Bow sitting high

    Two on either side sounds like 4,
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    Bow sitting high

    All those batteries in the back are a good portion of the Weight Distribution Issue. Adding Ballast to level the boat is not the Answer, as it just adds weight, and slows you down and burns more fuel. Why 4 Batteries?
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    Bow sitting high

    Welcome to iboats How the boat sit moored is dependent on Weight Distribution. Since No One here can examine your Boat, all we can do is offer some ideas/thoughts. How many Batteries does it have? What other Ballast, such as Anchors, have you tossed in the Stern? Have you ever checked for Water...
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