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  1. jimmbo

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    You should still be able to edit the Extra Image out
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    30 etec - 16 ft aluminum

    2, 3, 4, even 5 Props with the same Dia and Pitch can, and often deliver as many different Results as there are Props. Reasonably accurate Predictions of results are only possible when the Brand and Model of a Replacement Prop is the Same as the one being replaced. Change the Brand or the Model...
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    Clutch Fan to Electric Conversion, 1997 Suburban

    Is the AC Compressor Short Cycling? Maybe there is a bunch of stuff that made it thru the Condenser, and has taken Residence on the Front of the Radiator? That can certainly Impede Airflow at Idle and Low Speeds.
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    Stainless Prop Film

    Is the Gimbal Housing/Outdrive housing Grounded?
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    30 etec - 16 ft aluminum

    The FICHT Engines(the Problem Children), which were the Grandparents of the e-tec, rarely had any issues when run at WOT. Use of BRP XD50 or XD100, especially the XD100 are designed with DI Engines in mind, and have copious amounts of Detergents in them. I have not seen any Service Bulletin...
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    Stainless Prop Film

    Have you made any Changes to the Boat's Electrical System, added any new Accessories, repaired/replaced old ones?
  7. jimmbo

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Last night, just after sunset
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    Tune Up Specs 1973 Johnson 50HP 50ESL73R

    Next time it dies, check for spark, right then
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    Tune Up Specs 1973 Johnson 50HP 50ESL73R

    Heat can cause components to fail, then by the time you get home, the affected part has cooled and is working when you troubleshoot.
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    Chrysler 55 one cylinder occasionally fires

    Still need to hold it to tighten the Nut back on. Only Buffoons use an Impact to tighten Torque Sensitive Fasteners
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    Help Me Identify Old Super Sea Horse

    There has been some flexing going on between the Transom and the Splash Well(black circles). Missing Bolts(blue circles) certainly aren't helping any Questionable Bracing. This area, has likely let a lot of water in You might think I am trying to rain on your Parade, but this a boat/motor...
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    Help Me Identify Old Super Sea Horse

    The Block/Heads/and many other parts were used for several years of the 40hp, it wasn't until 1971 where major changes occurred to the 40hp The motor is likely a Rope Start, that was converted to Electric Start, as it doesn't have the Automatic Hot Aire Choke, and Exhaust Water Jacket Cover...
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    Help Me Identify Old Super Sea Horse

    It looks like Starboard side of the Splashwell-Transom, Pics 7&8, show some Holes in the Glass
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    Chrysler 55 one cylinder occasionally fires

    A Strap Wrench can be used to hold the Flywheel. Some People will jam something in the Teeth on the Flywheel, but I have seen Teeth damaged by that Method. That Nut isn't on there all that Tight, the Spec is 80 Pound Feet, which is less than most Wheel Nuts
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    Help Me Identify Old Super Sea Horse

    What in the world is being used as the Tilt Pin? It isn't even going thru Straight
  16. jimmbo

    What type fuel hose?

    Unlikely that is USCG approved, so forget that Idea.
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    1974 Johnson Sea Horse 65 hp 'OB

    The Hydro-Electric Shift was a well engineered Design, shifted lightning fast. fast enough, that 50+ yrs later, a lot of the units still in use, still have the original Clutch Dogs. Wrong Oil or Water in the Oil, would create problems. I prefer it to the Hydro-Mechanical, as those are prone to...
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    Boat is slow

    First thing when it comes to tuning a 2 Stroke outboard, forget most of what you know about tuning a 4 Stroke Car/Truck engine. Finding a Shop to work on an older engine is like trying to drill teeth without Anesthetic
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    Help identifying the water coming from inboard/outboard motor on right side of wake

    Any Ladder hanging in that vicinity?
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    Boat is slow

    There is no Idle Timing Spec, so I suspect you are going to have to do a Complete Link and Sync.
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