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    Idling

    Started an outboard motor the other day.-----Fuel was 3 years old.----Started on the second pull.----I would not consider that to be a " hard to start " issue.
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    throttle and shifter problems. I have a 2001 Bayliner Ciera 2655 . She's starts and the engine revering great but not engaging in forward or reverse

    Read the manual-----Or consult with friendly boat shop on how to operate this boat.
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    In the water over the winter

    If there is power at your dock then those " ice eaters " will work.----Can be switched on should ice start to form.-----Folks use them all the time in much colder climates.-----Or compressed air bubblers work too.-----The warm water is at the bottom and these items bring warm water to the surface.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Call----evinrudeparts.ca----They might refer you to a supply.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Contact----evinrudeparts.ca----A new crank is available now for a mere $235 as the factory wants to clear them out.------Used to be around $1500 or more.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    No surprise to me.---I would not be using that crank and rods.----Your opinion may differ.
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    Water Pump not Working?

    Correct.----Pull it apart and check the pump impeller.-----Still too many folks who think you can run these things dry.
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    81 Johnson 7.5 driveshaft stuck

    ???----Many older motors suffer from this as well !----They installed an 0-ring at the top to keep water out and grease in.----And later models also used a seal arrangement.-----But the novices and club fisted mechanics often mess up good design. ----I am working on 3 motors like that .---No...
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    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    Have you checked this block for internal cracks ???----I am not sure how that block behaves when frozen.------But you have to investigate.
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    yamaha 2000 25hp f25eshy no fire

    Step #1 is to charge the battery if it is electric start model.
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    Purchasing a 1971 23' Winner, no engine, great shape...

    Some WINNER boats were built with a fiberglass structure under the floor.----The one WINNER I did 18' did have a wood transom.-------Wood transoms on that would be an easy fix with some ambition.------Therefor no wood stringers.----Not sure whether a 1971 model like pictured is built that...
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    Reality of maintenance costs of a Cigarette Boat

    They say.-----A boat you buy takes about 10% of it purchase price to operate every year.-----Any qualified shops in that area?-----Plan to maintain overhaul the " go fast " engines yourself?----Priced fuel in your area?----Do you know how much fuel they take at 100 MPH ?
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    2000 Yamaha 50HP bad center cylinder

    Well spoken !
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    2000 Yamaha 50HP bad center cylinder

    Good eye on that difference of the pistons.----Been apart once before.-----All the more reason to shop for another motor !
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    Cylinder Compression Incongruences.-

    Fact---Many gaskets are indeed porous!----Nature figures out a way for water to work / seep it's way through.-----Water then evaporates and leaves that white deposit.----Since there is no white next to the gasket , can there be any other explanation ?
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    johnson motor year model

    An MQ is a 9.5 HP all day long !----Pictures will get you the answer.
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    81 Johnson 7.5 driveshaft stuck

    Many motor suffer this fate.----The way I see it is that motors today will start and run.---Then folks do not service them just because motor runs.-----Never consult a shop to grease the spline / maintain the water pump !
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    E90TLESB - Son-In-Law's boat. Runs good but has to squirt Premix!

    Maybe the filter screen INSIDE the primer valve is plugged / partially plugged ?----This hard starting should be easy to figure out !
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    Looking to buy a 1976 starcraft holiday 21 ft. With a 165 6 cylinder engine. Engine is locked up,and was wondering if possible to rebuild that engine?

    Are you doing all the work yourself ?----Or hiring a shop at $100/ hour ?
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    Idling

    Agreed with the above.---Post your compression numbers.-----What " work " has been done to the motor ?----Did the stalling issue present itself suddenly ?----Has water pump been serviced ?-----Mixing good oil at 50:1 on this motor.
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