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    1974 Starcraft Holiday Restomod (convert to open bow)

    The deck and the " dash " are part of the structure of the boat.------Removing that would not be a problem in smooth water.------Not a good idea for " big water " fishing.
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    Help with old evinrude

    Mastertecmarine----- shows the wiring diagram in color.
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    For those who know 70’s Evinrude / Johnson I have a slightly challenging question

    The plastic wedge key will not last in a driveshaft meant to have a steel woodruff key.-----Motor overheat is an expensive thing.----You have tested the overheat horn ?----Online order desks just do not know.----Everything is just numbers to them.
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    Fun with Scammers

    When they tell me they can fix my computer I just say to ----" send me a box of parts to fix it myself "----Lots of fun that way.
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    For those who know 70’s Evinrude / Johnson I have a slightly challenging question

    You ordered the wrong kit !!----Ordered on line or from the local trusted boat shop that knows ?
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    Help with old evinrude

    I believe you are wrong here.---I doubt leroy has information posted on these ignition systems on the V-4 of that era !
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    1972 evinrude 9.5 need long shaft or different trim?

    That motor is a short shaft , meant for a 15" transom.
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    Help with old evinrude

    The temperature sensor just sounds the horn ( if it is working ) and it does not shut off the motor in case of overheat condition.
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    Help with old evinrude

    Agreed---I thought grey was for tachometer in those days.----I do not believe there was a " safety shutoff " on a 1972 model 100 HP.----Testing the overheat warning horn on this 1972 model 100 HP might be a good idea.
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    Help with old evinrude

    I think they already spent about $1000 with no results.-----Your location ?-----I met a fellow one time who was trying to keep a similar motor ( his late father's ) going.----At an AOMCI meet.----Was hoping / looking for contacts to help him.----He was shocked by the $550 tab for cleaning the...
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    Bearcat 55 impeller and oil filter help

    Make an adapter to fit a popular filter on there.-----There are so many good small filters to pick from.
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    Help with old evinrude

    Pull flywheel.-----Clean rotor.---Check anti-reversing spring.----Clean distributor cap.-----Use timing light to see if you can pinpoint which cylinder is loosing spark.---Perhaps run at night and look for sparks jumping to flywheel.-----Does it still have the " clipper circuit " installed " on...
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    400-650 Mercury Thunderbolt information needed

    Texas----Says these opposed 4 cylinder Mercury motors exist.-----I would like a picture if possible.
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    Mercruiser 470 3.7L will the engine have issues without Antifreeze during winter?

    Antifreeze and bearings do not get along very well.
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    TCW-2, use it?

    What happens to the oil once it reaches the carburetor ?
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    TCW-2, use it?

    Oil discussions are usually very entertaining.------Years ago someone said " why should we use factory oil in the 100 HP 1966 Johnson?----Why not a cheaper oil as the motor just burns it ? "----Just one example of how lubrication is mis understood.
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    Can’t find a part

    OK----Run to your local machinist.----Have the broken part removed and a new part made / installed.-----What kit # did you look at ?
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    I fully understand the concept.
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    Can’t find a part

    It appears there are 2 of these in the Sierra repair kit.---Along with every bit you would need.---A mere $126.25 ----I could post the part # for you but you will not learn anything that way -----Sorry
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    Can’t find a part

    ??-----810764
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