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    1990 Bayliner Trophy with twin Force 120s need advice on prop sizes

    The one piston is scored.----Was it like that when you put it in?-----If water got on bearings you have to get this resolved ----ASAP---if not sooner.
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    Lower unit

    You were following what guidebook ??
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    Fuel Dripping From The Carbs When It's Hot Out - 200HP Johnson 2001

    Check the carburetor bowls.-----If they have not been replaced they are likely warped.----Take note of jets should you need to replace them.----Torque on the screws is 10 inch lbs I believe.
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Have the coils been replaced on this motor , yes , no or no idea?
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    Can a 1984 Evinrude 6hp be upgraded to an 8hp?

    Parts book shows one prop.----Except high thrust for the long " sailboat " models.
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    Went electric

    The few that will be sold to rich folks will soon be abandoned.----Items like this need local support for repairs.-
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Run with a timing light see if you can find which cylinder is missing.
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Some simple testing / inspection needs to be done.-----Post the actual compression test results.----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" ( 8 mm ) , yes or no ?----Does primer bulb go hard , with no fuel leaking from carburetor?-----Have you cleaned breaker points and inspected bottom of the coils ?
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    1990 Bayliner Trophy with twin Force 120s need advice on prop sizes

    There is something wrong with that motor !!!
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    Lower unit

    There appears to be an issue with the thrust bearing for the forward gear.----Perhaps the wrong bearing .----Take it apart and post picture of bearing parts beside the gear.
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    I remember an inspector coming into my work area.----Asked for samples of parts I was assembling.----Said they were going to a laboratory to see if the material ( stainless ball bearing ) was actually what the box said it was.----One part made in the shop was made from material supplied by the...
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    1976 135HP Evinrude No gas going to spark plugs/cylinder

    Remove sparkplugs.-----Put 6 drops of fuel into each plug hole.----Install sparkplugs.----Try and start motor.----Report what you see and hear.
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    Can a 1984 Evinrude 6hp be upgraded to an 8hp?

    You would have to study the parts books.-----I believe the block / intake manifolds are different.----Intake for 6 HP used 2 reeds and 8 HP used 3 reeds per cylinder.-----As always . they look the same but are not.
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    1998 Force 120 Impeller Kit

    Drain gearcase.----Take gearcase to a cold place.-----EG--Cool it down with pack of ice cubes.-----Install drain / fill plugs.----Put it in the hot sun for an hour.----Loosen the drain plug.----You should hear a puff of air escaping.
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    Lower unit

    I have worked on more than 1 lower unit..-----With clutch dog in the forward position the pinion gear falls out.-----And falls into place when installing it !!---All easy.
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    I used to work in a precision machine shop.-----Drawings often have notes added.-----Buddy said that they now see -----" no material sourced from China is to be used " on the list.-----Domestic products are made by folks sticking to the code.
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    Lower unit

    Remove propshaft and thrust bearing housing.----Re-install making sure it is " home " and then fit the pinion.----Should fall in place with ease.-----Was the shift rod properly set / adjusted ?-----Did you find damage on reverse gear and clutch dog ?
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    Tell-Tale Addition to '76 Evinrude 70HP

    The 49 cubic inch block never had the issue.----The 56 cube engines from 86 and newer needed the tell tale moved.-----Have you tested the overheat horn ?
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    1990 Force 120HP carbs mix adjustment help

    It is not TOO MUCH oil in the gas.------Do some trouble shooting.-----The motor may be running on 3 of 4 cylinders.-----Do not drop pitch on the props to gain RPM without knowing the reason.-----Have the motor run on a dyno to determine actual power output of the motor !!!
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    Lower unit

    A 2 hp motor or 300 HP motor.
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