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    Enough gas to get back to the ramp

    Back in the day I used to be on 17' boat.----A 1966 mode 100 HP Johnson.-----3 full 6 gallon tanks.-----When you plugged in the 3rd tank it was 2 more skiers.----And we were heading to the pump.-----With a built in tank you would want to make sure your gauge is accurate.
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    6hp johnson 6R -71E timing question

    Repeat.------It does not matter where the magneto plate is as per earlier posts.------The points have to open at the correct time to get SPARK.----Timing relative to the piston position is looked after automatically.
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    Crescent/Archimedes/Volvo penta 5hp fuel/oil mix

    What is triboron ???------A 2 stroke uses oil in the gas to get the LUBRICATING oil onto the internal parts.------
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    6hp johnson 6R -71E timing question

    The points are " fixed " in position to generate the spark and need to be.-----They need to open based on the magnets rotating around the coils.-----The timing of spark to piston position is done by rotating the magneto plate.
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    6hp johnson 6R -71E timing question

    F R----Another vote indication the simplicity of this job.----Round of applause !
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    Tilt tube replacement

    Very common item.-----Used on 2011 model 65 HP down to 20 HP models in 1980.----Most shops would have a good used one laying around.
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    Mercury 90 hp driveshaft removal

    There is a nut on the bottom of the driveshaft.-----Propshaft bearing carrier must be removed.
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    6hp johnson 6R -71E timing question

    The timing Is for points to open relative to magnets spinning around the coils.-----Full throttle or idle makes no difference.-----This very same magneto is used on a single cylinder 1.5/ 2 HP and also 3 , 4 , 5.5 , 6 , 7.5 , 10 , 15 , 18 , 20 , 25 , 28 ,33 , 35 , 40 HP motors.---Used from...
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    V4 CROSSFLOW: SPRING MAGNET IN LOWER UNIT??

    These magnets were used in the sterndrive electric shift lower units.--And in your outboard.-----Just put it somewhere so it does not interfere with shift function.------Part #380375.----
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    Engine weight

    Verados are 4 strokes.-----Developed from German designs I believe.
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    Were threads cleaned with a 5/16-NC tap ?----What torque value was used ?----Were you using the proper bolts ?----Correct , no need to buy factory bolts at all.
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    Powerhead can be removed without removing the lower unit.---Shift rod coupling does not need to be touched on side of exhaust housing.------But take the cylinder head off first!----See what needs to be done.----If you have not resurfaced the head it will be warped.----All 1983 cylinder heads are...
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    A cylinder head bolt.-----Not good to have a missing one.
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    What motor ?-----What bolt position ?-----Pictures would help.
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Learned about this issue 40 years ago.-----All simple to me now !
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    Engine weight

    This whole rating issue has become a bit of a mystery.-------Was it 90 HP propshaft rated ?-----Was it for a " light " weight 2 stroke or heavier 4 stroke ?----Is the boat still as strong as it was when new ?-----Motors have changed , but the capacity plate may be 30 years old !!----Plus boating...
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    Lower bearing end float and bearing shim

    Not at all.-----If no shim was needed on original assembly , then no shim will be needed today.
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    Engine weight

    An old CHRYSLER design.-----Marketed by Mercury but not really a Mercury motor.
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    Setting gear lash/engagement 2000 johnson 2 str 40hp 2 cyl

    Some will argue.-----Put pinion on the driveshaft.-----Take driveshaft and thrust bearing bits to shop.----Takes just minutes to determine correct shimming.
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    Engine weight

    Long time 2 stroke shop said that he was impressed with modern 4 stroke acceleration.-----For some the drawback may be the $150 / hr for scheduled service work.----That annual visit or perhaps 2 times will add up quickly.-----If you can't or don't want to do the service work be prepared to pay.
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