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    Froze up 25 hp 5842749 serial no.

    Taking it apart would be good " learning "------Better than reading a book about it.-----Post what you find.-----Perhaps find a donor motor with good parts.
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    Timing question 1986 70 hp

    Sounds normal.-----Questions for you.-----How did it run for you last season ?-----What are the compression values ?-----Timing on these motors does not go out of adjustment.
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    TD-20 Leaking when Priming

    That is normal on that motor.
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    1973 evinrude 115hp

    There is no factory installed tell tale on 1973 models.-----So test your overheat horn.-----A water pressure gauge or temperature gauge might be referred to SANTA Klaus.
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    I think I know of one marina where the dockage agreement says----" First occasion of boat taking on water and needing pumped out is included.----We notify you.----Second occasion will be billed to you "
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    2hp evinrude gear case re-seal question

    They used a gasket on some motors, on the early 25 HP as there was no water tube.-----And on some of V-4 models in the 1960's--So no need on that little 2 hp for sealer between lower and exhaust housing.
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    Can you change from welded to bolted?

    We will see what happens with this project.----No response from owner at this time.
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    1973 evinrude 115hp

    Simple---- water must be 8" above the impeller.
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    1973 evinrude 115hp

    Is the water in your test bucket 6 / 8" above the impeller ?
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    Can you change from welded to bolted?

    But you need something to weld to.----The channel in one picture tells me it is severely corroded.----This trailer is not worth salvaging.
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    Bulkhead repair

    Need to look at the loads that are supported by a bulkhead.-----This repair is simple in my opinion.
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    1988 johnson 48 special

    On a 34 year old motor I take starters apart for inspection.----Nothing to them.----Very easy.
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    1988 johnson 48 special

    Should show infinity from commutator to ground.----Digital meter.
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    A lot of this has to do with higher education.----- Some business people have the idea ----LETS SEE WHAT THE MARKET WILL BEAR -----I see nothing but greed around every corner.
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    1988 johnson 48 special

    Inspect lower unit oil.-----For this issue I would charge the battery and have it load tested.-----Then take starter apart for inspection and ohm check on armature.-----Costs no beer tokens to take these steps!
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    Bulkhead repair

    Your plan is an excellent way to go.-----Friend bought a 33' sailboat with bottom of bulkheads rotten.----He cut off bottom of bulkhead and used epoxy to glue in new wood.-----Owner had been quoted about $3000 ( 15 years ago ) each bulkhead.-----Previous owner said " wow you know what you are...
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    Can you change from welded to bolted?

    Scot06----Post #1 says it is galvanized.-----That would make it a steel trailer.------Likely made with cheap steel.------When corrosion takes hold of the steel as shown , it deems it SCRAP in my opinion.
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    What is the function of the orifice plug

    That is not adjustable !!-----It has a calibrated hole to allow the correct amount of fuel through.----That is if the motor is pulling the correct amount of air through the carburetor.-----Install it snug.
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    Looper or cross flow

    Loopers do not have transfer covers.----The crossflow has those covers to allow drilling of the ports.
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    Can you change from welded to bolted?

    Not worth fixing in my opinion.
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