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    50TLRB Tilt Relay Mystery

    Perhaps someone switched to parts that they had on hand or readily available.-----Done all the time.------With wiring diagram you can return to Yamaha bits.-----Yamaha assembly is $192.-----OMC relays are $17 each.-----Perhaps that is why it was modified.
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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    ------nymarine-----Is but one place for paint.
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    Buying omc king cobra

    There are several sites where you can look up parts for these.---Call a local boat shop / dealer and see what they say.---Many consumable parts are available I believe.-------Example -----Looks like cylinder heads ( bare ?) for these 1992 models are available $105 CA .-----Many parts are not...
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    1991 60hp Johnson Issue

    Checked flywheel key ??-----Or not sure why that is important to check it.
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    Bad starter?

    I know that the real carburetor cleaner from years ago would take the varnish off the magnet wire.
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    Buying omc king cobra

    If you can do your own work on these they are not that bad.-------But if you have to run / find a shop to help you for every squeak and rattle just run away.
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    Looking for help !

    Use timing light and see if you lose spark when you put it into gear,..----Good idea to drain gear oil , these lower units are not as robust as earlier ones.-----Look for metal bits on the magnet.
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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    Yes when working on your own stuff you can do anything you want.-----When working for a camera and an audience you can do anything you want as well.----
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    Overcharging Evinrude

    Is the ----" clipper circuit " ---still on this motor ?
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    Overcharging Evinrude

    Remove flywheel.-----Remove and clean distributor cap.------Inspect anti reversing spring.----Look for broken wires between sensor and amplifier.-----
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    1998 Chris Craft 240 BR - Bad Transom?

    Be careful before you spend any beer tokens on this boat.-----Any other pictures ?-----Did you mean outdrive instead of outboard?
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    Overcharging Evinrude

    Stop guessing.-----Do not disconnect battery on a running motor.----Motor will stop if you disconnect the battery.-----What problems is he having ?
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    1969 mercury 110 9.8 go fuel pump .

    Your location ?-----If I was struggling with a Mercury pump I would simply fit / install another pump.-----Say one off a 1984 Johnson model 9.9 HP.----These diaphragm pumps are simple and all work the same way.
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    1991 60hp Johnson Issue

    A wise owner / operator would make sure that the cooling system is up to date.------And good luck with your trouble shooting.
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    1991 60hp Johnson Issue

    Service bulletin came out in 1994 to move the tell tale to the top of the block.----Instructions and parts are in the latest water pump kit.----So check for spark on all leads and check flywheel key.-----Did the performance issue show up suddenly ?------Perhaps remove head gasket to inspect...
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    Olympics

    There are----" handlers " ----For these athletes.-----It said that hockey players were separated from media.-----Folks might get upset since few speak Chinese.
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    1991 60hp Johnson Issue

    I doubt you had both a bad stator and powerpack.,----They all sound great on muffs.----They will bark and roar running on 2 of 3 cylinders.---The prop does no work spinning in air !-------So the first step in trouble shooting is a compression test.----Post your values here.-----And does the hose...
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    Sea Hunt New Boat Delivery

    A first time buyer ?------Did you order twin engines ??------You likely got what your contract stated.
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    Sea Hunt New Boat Delivery

    What does your order form state you were buying / getting ?-----Bought at a dealer / boat show / online ??
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    Intermittent water

    No plugged up water passages in my area !!------There are a lot of water pump repair kits these days that are made from ---" playdonium " ----in a far away place.----I only use factory water pump parts.-----Or perhaps there is an issue with the water diverters in the water jackets on this motor !
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