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    Anyone Seen these?

    Compared to some jewelry, wristwatches , paintings and other fine art , this shiny lump of metal sculpture is a bargain.
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    Water pump(impeller) question

    Factory parts or Amazon parts?
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    Starter not engaging

    Battery that reads 12.1 volts needs attention !!!!----It is called a 12 volt battery.----A good one reads at least 12.4 volts------As step #1 I would charge the battery and do a load test on it.----Perhaps the gears under that cover have an issue.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Bend it out of the way.---You should not re-use that tab washer.
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    Please HELP! Am I being overcharged for Presale Inspection, Service, etc 2016 Cobalt R3?

    Is it still there in the brokers yard / marina ??-----Careful that you don't lose the boat.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Taker the nut / bolt off the bottom of the driveshaft.-------Protect driveshaft from damage by wrapping some beer cans around it.----Clamp driveshaft in a hefty vice.-----Have assistant try and drive the gearcase away from driveshaft.----Use 2X4 lumber on the gearcase, along with small sledge...
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    Rebuilding Johnson outboard

    I believe some years these were brass/ bronze bolts.----Yes there is one bolt missing.-----They get very hot.----Lots of vibration.-----They come loose.-----A 1973 model 135 HP ??----What rebuilding are you doing ??
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    Battery questions - Winner with 80 HP Johnson

    Have to ask------Are you a novice boater.------Is this a Pandemic special?-----Lots of junk boats and motors have been adopted by eager buyers in the last 2 years.
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    Battery questions - Winner with 80 HP Johnson

    Do a complete evaluation of this motor before you spend any beer tokens on a wiring harness or control box.-----Many inspections can be done on a motor that is not running at this time !!!------Also do a complete inspection of the boat !!
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    Warm up

    I indicated that you should open up the low speed mixture needles and test run on the lake.----Perhaps that simple step is too complicated.------Post your compression values.------Lots of junk boats and motors have been adopted by new owners in the last 2 " covid " years.
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    Please HELP! Am I being overcharged for Presale Inspection, Service, etc 2016 Cobalt R3?

    This has -----Scammers -----Written all over it.-----Get the boat to a friendly local shop !!!
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    Battery questions - Winner with 80 HP Johnson

    The 2 yellow wires ( not connected ) from under the flywheel are from the stator to charge the battery.----Likely the rectifier is missing or damaged as well.----The block is a common design and some earlier models used a belt driven GENERATOR to charge a battery.---Mounted where you suspect...
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    Please HELP! Am I being overcharged for Presale Inspection, Service, etc 2016 Cobalt R3?

    Something is wrong with this broker.----Get your boat out of their hands ASAP while you still own it !!!!!!
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    Please HELP! Am I being overcharged for Presale Inspection, Service, etc 2016 Cobalt R3?

    Well----I know some places that charge a storage fee while they try and sell your boat.-----But I believe there is some very shady dealings in this case.-----Put a stop to this as soon as you can !!
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    Battery questions - Winner with 80 HP Johnson

    Your location ?----What is the model # of it.----Sounds like a 66 model.-----The electric shift model has a battery charging stator.----And no it does not look like a typical automotive alternator.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Only the maximum timing advance is set on your motor.-----There is a MUCH MISUNDERSTOOD idle timing.----It is called " throttle pick up " and it is the point where throttle plates open.-----Where the timing is when engine idles smoothly does not matter and looks after itself.
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    Johnson Motor on a Winner Hull - need main wiring harness and throttle/shifter control

    I do not believe they marketed an 80 HP in 1976.---And on a 76 everything would be in the control box !------You need to post a model # or pictures.
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    Warm up

    How did it run for you last season?------It has the brown / copper colored decals??----No thermostat on those.-----Open low speed mixture screws 1/8th turn at a time and test run.----Any trouble shooting done ?
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    HELP!-Need new manual release screw on power tilt for 1986 Yamaha 115 Outboard

    Sure your motor is an 86 model ??-----It appears that valve is only used on 1987 models, including the V-6.------I think I would make one myself.----But then I have machining and fabricating experience.
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    Lower Unit Johnson

    I think SEI supplies the lower unit for Sierra brand, but not sure.----Sierra lists at about $2400 I think.
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