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    Rec gas prices???

    I would say that 4,4 X1,92 = $8.44 CA / Imperial gallon. Or $ 7.29 CA / US gallon.---Or $5.60 US / US gallon.
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    Glastron GT-150 Ideal Prop for Slalom Skiing

    I would start with a compression test .-----Post your numbers here.------If you want to go faster with a skier up , then you need a 100 HP motor !
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    Q. Factory : 2022 Mercury 565 racing engine.) & ( Mercury 496 Mag H/O bravo one ) boat spd (Q).

    It is difficult for some folks to understand what power it takes for boats to go faster !!
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    2020 Yamaha 115 vmax cooling issue

    No such thing as vapor lock in your cooling system.
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    Rec gas prices???

    Saw an article about price of wheat / availability in northern Africa.-----Millions of people there get subsidized / government supplied wheat / BARLEY ( beer ) from the Ukraine and the Russian bread baskets.----If men are working with guns / tanks instead of harvesting / sowing how are these...
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    120HP Looper ignition

    Test the sensor coil ohms.
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    Is this normal wear on a distributor belt?

    If someone over torqued the nut it will STRETCH the flywheel too much on the crank taper.-----It will hold on like a " highschool wrastling champion " grabbing you by the neck.
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    So i decided to pull the powerhead off....

    You need to DECLARE where your measurements were taken.-----Even a new piston is tapered.
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    2020 Yamaha 115 vmax cooling issue

    How hot does lower unit get in direct sunlight?----Your issue seems unusual to say the least.
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    89’ searay 200 cuddy cabin

    I would look under the floor and inspect stringers.-----Also inspect transom plywood.
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    optional engine cover for 1971 Johnson 50

    And you can try to lead some folks , but with various results.
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    Is this normal wear on a distributor belt?

    Replacing the belt is not a BEAR.-----Not sure why you state that.-----Flywheels come off easily with proper puller and technique !!-----Simple as that.----A flywheel nut is torqued down.----That pushes the flywheel taper down over the crankshaft taper on most outboards.-----That makes for a...
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    So i decided to pull the powerhead off....

    When you post the diameter of the piston you need to be VERY clear on where the measurement was taken.------Even a new piston is tapered !------So a diagram of where you measured may help you.----Piston size is measured !/4" from bottom of skirt.
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    FLASHING A 60 HP SCOTT GENERATOR

    Wonder why all the wires are WHITE ?
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    Rec gas prices???

    Yes there are basic techniques that save fuel.------Not easy to teach the wife to understand I think.
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    1986 Suzuki DT40 Help Identifying Electrical Component

    Where do the wires from this box go ?-----Careful with the " lets see what happens " approach.------It could be part of an idle speed circuit.----Exact model # is ?
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    optional engine cover for 1971 Johnson 50

    No point in making fun of my knowledge or ability to help.----I ask for location as I will go to great lengths to help some folks in my neighborhood.------Folks across international borders not so much.
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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    Some of the newer 3 cylinder motors have very durable impellers.-----But after 10 years a new one is recommended by many folks.-----Many shops will say " the customer is upset when we show an invoice with $20 for parts and $150 labor.--When we install a $120 kit at $150 labor there are no...
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    I have a supply ( free from a nephew ) of hollow / light weight composite hockey sticks.----In my situation that is what I would use !-----Very , very strong when used with epoxy to put it all together
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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    Some of the 22 cubic inch motors ----18 / 20 / 25 HP built from 1957 to 1976 will be running long after some modern motors are landfill.-----The average human being can repair a carburetor / replace points / coils / and the simple gear boxes for mere little beer tokens.-----No need for $600...
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