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    1986 mercury 35hp 2 stroke

    The clutch dog is spring loaded.-----If you took it apart in neutral it likely jumped into forward when you answered your phone.--------So remove lower unit.-----Put lower unit into neutral and control in neutral.----Assemble.-----Or have lower unit in forward and control in forward and assemble...
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    what size kicker should I get.

    Big open water / big waves you need a hefty kicker.
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    what size kicker should I get.

    My own opinion is 10% of your main power.--------Or 15 HP on a river.-----And 20 HP for big open water.
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    Spark plug issue

    Thermostat is shown in parts book.-----Thermostat in place and working properly ?-----Or missing / stuck open ?
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    2005 Johnson 115 minor annoyance this time

    Best to have your dealer install a limit switch then.
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    2005 mercury 90 2 stroke runs terrible

    Checked the flywheel key ?-----Was water pump maintained ?-----I would pull the exhaust cover ( side of the block ) and look at pistons and rings.-----Compression at 87 PSI is not encouraging.
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    Vintage 3.5hp Sears

    There is no such thing as a perfect outboard.----Just some that are perfect for you.-----An air cooled motor like that would not be my first choice.-----I go with OMC models 5.5 / 7.5 / 10 hp as I know them inside and out.----Have all the parts for them.
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    Stuck in drive

    When I started repairing motors in 1968 the magneto plate moved with the action of the throttle on the tiller handle.----That is how the ignition timing advances.
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    2004 OMC 90 HP stator check

    Model # is ?----A 2 stroke Johnson or a 4 stroke Johnzuki ?
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Hurry----Visit your local friendly boat shop.----Ask questions there.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    If post #46 shows your motor there is no thermostat shown !!----It does have a temperature switch and a wise owner would test and see if there is a warning horn.-----If none is found install one !
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    Vintage 3.5hp Sears

    The Sears 3.5 HP just an air cooled noisy " ESKA " or perhaps a McColough motor .-----Not high on the hit parade.----Not worth much.
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    Carbs seem stuck at w.o.t.

    Do not start adjusting anything with the ---" lets see what happens "--- approach.----- If maximum timing advance is not correct you can do serious damage.-----Best to clean the carburetors first.----When you remove carburetor bowl drain plugs , do you see a green film on the end ?
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    Carbs seem stuck at w.o.t.

    Throttle butterflies or the choke butterflies are closed ??-----Or is the plate under the flywheel ( ignition advance ) stuck at full advance ?----Is it up against the rubber bumper ??
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    2005 Johnson 115 minor annoyance this time

    I do not believe there is a switch that stops the trim motor at the fully down position.---There is a switch to limit how high the motor trims.----Needed on some boats to prevent damage to motor cowling and boat.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    I doubt you will find a thermostat on this 75 HP 4 cylinder motor.
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    Mercury 2.2hp cooling system

    Is 3ater well above the impeller in your test bucket ?
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    But someone on a limited budget can buy a used ICE vehicle and do any repairs / rebuilding.------I am not sure that you can repair a $20,000 + battery.----Or find a used battery for an EV vehicle.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    In my area there is no bus or train service.------Not sure how folks with limited income will be able to afford an EV grocery getter.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    This electric stuff is not going to be cheap.------EV cars will depreciate at an alarming rate.
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