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    HULL REPAIR QUESTION

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    Why engine cut off when increasing the Accelerator?

    Please explain what you mean.------" oil is sucking into the piston "-----What did you observe ?----Or did you see a lot of blue smoke ?-----Is there an oil injection system ?-----Or mixing at 50:1 on it.
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    HULL REPAIR QUESTION

    ????-----Any other pictures of this boat.----Was somebody sipping / smoking something when they painted / worked on the bottom ?----I am not sure I would take this on.----And I am sure most shops would see a liability issue touching this " boat "---Only my opinion.
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    88 spl johnson water jacket cover touque specs

    The 1/4 " screws on Johnson outboards are torqued to 60 - 80 INCH LBS
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    1972 evinrude 9.5 need long shaft or different trim?

    You could raise it 1/4" at a time and test run.----Some will argue , but that would be my approach.
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    LED safety issue

    There you go.-----Just read an article on safety to do with ---" infotainment " and controls on new vehicles.-----I can not understand how authorities have allowed it to develop with huge gps / video screens to distract drivers.----I have 2 vehicles with wiper controls on one on the right side...
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    1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC Gearcase Seal Replacement

    The rubber seals do wear out over time.-----Give yourself a pat on the back for doing this seal kit.----Nothing to it if you did the powerhead.---I suggest a total " take apart " of the gearcase.-----Inspect bearing rollers above pinion gear.-----Water inlet screen is easy to...
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    LED safety issue

    Just use ---google or you tube to see issues with LED traffic lights in areas where there is snow.-----Winsor ( near Detroit ) has had issues.----Known to have issues with LED traffic lights !!
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    LED safety issue

    I understand in some areas there are folks ready to respond to clear traffic light issues..-----You know the ones in tubes.-----They tend to fill up with snow.
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    Question about resin

    You would wonder how they build modern aircraft using carbon / epoxy composites.-----I will stick with epoxy as there is virtually no smell and worth the extra coins just for that benefit.
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    LED safety issue

    Led lights.-----Just another modern folly for some applications.-----Picture traffic lights in a remote and northern locations.-----Regular light bulbs produce heat and keeps them clear of snow and ice.-----Same goes for tail lights on trucks and vehicles.----There will be collisions.
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    1977 Johnson 85hp, 92.6 cu head gaskets

    I have one as well.
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    Why engine cut off when increasing the Accelerator?

    ???-----Not so fast on your thinking.------If motor starts and idles fine there is nothing wrong with piston rings I would say.
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    1998 8hp E8RECR Fouling and runs poorly.

    Parts book shows conventional choke flapper on this model.
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    1977 Johnson 85hp, 92.6 cu head gaskets

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    Best way to mount a 20” Evinrude 110 on a 25” transom?

    I am sure that -----Bay manufacturing -----offers a kit.------Perhaps not within your budget.
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    Best way to mount a 20” Evinrude 110 on a 25” transom?

    There should be no problem in making this work.----Perhaps cut transom down to 21"
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    Best way to mount a 20” Evinrude 110 on a 25” transom?

    Why ??------Find ---bay manufacturing -----for a 5" extension kit.-----Or find a donor motor with the parts.-----Or make a custom bracket.-----Have you heard this motor running ?----How did this motor run for you last season ?
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    Transom replacement

    Call factory ??------Some Javelin boats ( 1997 and newer ) may have composite transoms.----I would drill some 1/4 holes ( from inside ) and see if there is wood in transom.-----If drill pukes out black stuff it could be rotten plywood.
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    Can’t get lower unit to shift right

    Well----I have worked on many motors.----But not your particular motor.--- If it worked fine for you before the work it should be easy to inspect / re-assemble.----I can not see , hear or feel your motor.---Nissan / Tohatsu may well be the same motor as the Mercury you have.------Sorry.
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