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    E150STLCUR bogging under load

    Check flywheel key.-----Do not spend any beer tokens on this motor until you have removed bypass covers.----Inspect the pistons and rings first !!
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    Help IDing a Johnson

    Really ?----There are no parts on there that will fit a 9.9 HP
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    1987 Evinrude 70HP VRO E70ELCUR

    Price of a new VRO pump may shock you.-----Before spending beer tokens on this motor I would do a compression test.----Post the numbers here.----And does the hose for the tell tale come off the side of the block or off the top of the block ??----And you need to install a new impeller in water...
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    too much outboard for the boat?

    The motor that is on there now is about 230 lbs.----If you are going to hang a 500 lb motor on there you need a new transom !!-----Chances of structure under the floor ( stringers ) having survived 50 years or so are not good either.---Some will argue.----This boat needs lots of work to be safe...
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    Wiring Help - Merc 500 Thunderbolt 50hp

    Serial # of this motor is ??----Take a look at wiring inside control box as well.
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    Tachometer reading up too 1100rpm once engine rpms is increased tach runs back down to below 0..

    And is there a model # for this motor ?
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    Help IDing a Johnson

    Must be the 5.5 HP with that exhaust housing.-----No need to be stingy with pictures.----Take the cowling off.---Add pictures.
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    Carburetor

    Open low speed mixture screws 1/8th turn at a time and test run with boat in the lake.
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    E150STLCUR bogging under load

    How did it run for you last season ?-----If that is full throttle there is something seriously wrong..---Check flywheel key.-----They all " sound like a new motor " on a hose !---.Means nothing.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?-----Did you confirm high speed jets ( orifice plugs )...
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    Trim tab removal on a 1970s(?) Merc 500 Thunderbolt 50hp

    Flashlight helps.
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    Tilt and trim

    There are check valves in the valve body.-----Need a drag link screwdriver to take them out.------Manual would help you.
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    55 or 56

    In 55 they were painted GREEN-----In 56 it was marketed as a 30 HP and was that color.----Post the model # of this machine.
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    E150STLCUR bogging under load

    The throttle does NOT need to be open on your 2 stroke motor for a compression test !
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    What to do here...

    It might be a good idea to do a full thorough inspection of this motor.-----Compression / bearings / ignition / lower unit electric shift / run the motor.-----Before investing money into a wiring harness.-----Be a shame to spend beer tokens and then find out that the motor is junk.
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    E150STLCUR bogging under load

    Remove some bypass covers on side of the block.----Just 6 bolts each.-----Allows you to look at pistons / rings.
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    1966 CD-23B tilt adjusting rod stuck

    Agree with the above.
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    What to do here...

    I would go with a terminal board / strip.----Make your own wiring diagram as per your colors.----The plug in features / connecter is a factory / dealer time saver.----That is easily bypassed.
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    Tilt and trim

    Topped up the fluid level ?
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    Thoughts on potential automated pitch calling in MLB

    The game of baseball should be to relax the mind !!------They are making it more like a video game.------These new rules are all nonsense in my opinion.----- Next thing is they will allow aluminum or carbon fiber bats.
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    Wits end again - 75 V4 115. Will an oscilloscope help??

    If you think the upper seal is an issue, then replace it.----Post another video with the engine idling after a new seal is installed.
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