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    carburetor swap

    The 22 cube engine that was developed in the mid 50's was marketed to 1976 as 18 / 20 / 25 HP .----25 HP started in 1969 to 76.------But this 22 cube engine was offered in Canada only for a few more years after 76 as a 20 HP.-----Top secret and not listed unless you have local knowledge and the...
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    Break in oil

    Contact the selling dealer.----I think they ship these thing with no oil in the engine sump.
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    its been a sad time the past few weeks.

    I know the feeling.-------Few folks want old stuff.-----Those that do have lots of it already and will take it if free.
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    Stern Drive Mystery

    Agreed---revving an engine in neutral means nothing.-------Is the buyer trying to get a bit of a discount now ?-----Do you feel the buyer is honest here.
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    Break in oil

    You local dealer would help you I think.-----Or was this an " online " good deal?
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    Transom

    Know of a yard where the older boats like that are piled up.----Scrap----Nobody wants to repair an old boat.-----Many folks love to " show off " the new boat they could afford / finance.----It is not cool to be seen in an old boat.
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    Transom

    Most boat were not designed / built to be repaired.----If you do the work yourself it will be satisfying and put a smile on your face.
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    1984 Evinrude 15 HP

    Hopefully you drove it it with letters on bearing facing towards the water pump.
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    1984 Evinrude 15 HP

    The Mexican fellow ----The ----" manual "----- calls for a special tool to drive the bearing in from the top to the correct depth.----Hopefully you measured the position before you pulled it out.
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    2000 Johnson 50 hp engine surging

    Was there a 3 cylinder 50 Hp in the 2000 model year ?
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    1966 Johnson 9.5hp (MQ-12A)

    Just did a test on a 1969 model 9.5.---Been hanging outside on a rack for 6 / 6 years or more.------Removed sparkplugs.----Installed a good gauge.----got 65 / 70 PSI on both.----Motor arrived with spark issues way back then.
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    Starter fluid everytime....

    You would NEVER , ever damage that motor using a little bit of starter fluid.----Oil / lubrication / mixing gas and oil is just not well understood. these days.
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    Trim and tilt question

    Only way is for you to post some pictures.----Model # of the motor as well.
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    1966 Johnson 9.5hp (MQ-12A)

    visit ----leroysramblings------Couple of hrs there and you have a university degree in working on these motors.
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    1966 Johnson 9.5hp (MQ-12A)

    You have to learn to work on these simple motors yourself.-----At $2.00 / minute at many shops , you can't afford it.----And one shop I know of is at $3.00/ minute.-----Mind you their clientele charges $10 / minute for their time.-----And it is difficult to find folks factory trained on these...
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    Advice for Portable Fuel Tank Mercury 115hp Command Thrust

    Mercury did use a pressure tank on some early 1950's motors.-----Used on the Mark 20 ( 1953 ) model.----Have 1 in my collection.
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    Looking for some help

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    1972 25hp evinrude rebuild

    Setting the timing on a 1972 model Evinrude involves the breaker points.----They need to open at the correct time relative to the rotation of the flywheel ( magnets ) around the coils.-----Maximum and idle timing are not an issue on the 72 model 25 Evinrude.----Using a meter to set breaker...
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    Starter fluid everytime....

    Nonsense-----When a 2 stroke is stopped there is oil all over the bearings and between the piston and cylinder bore.----How does a whiff of quick start instantly make that wash away on a cold engine?.----I have stated it many times.----Oil and lubrication in 2 strokes is not well understood.
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    50hp suzuki four stroke

    You would normally run with 2 portable tanks.
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