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    Timing info 1996 Johnson 130hp

    Post compression numbers.----Running with VRO in service or 50:1 mix ?
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    Timing info 1996 Johnson 130hp

    Need to ask.----What is your motor doing / not doing ?-----Timing on these motors does not go out of adjustment.-----If there is an issue what trouble shooting has been done ?
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    Need help with 1968 1.5 HP Johnson model SC-10S

    Those run very well if everything is in order.----Mixture needles mixed up by any chance ?----Low speed needle tip twisted off by any chance ?----Gasket in place on the nozzle ?-----These motors need 4 things to run.------Correct amount of fuel.-----Crankcase compression.----Spark at the right...
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    Should you buy 20 year old boat to fix up or 10 year old boat?

    I know of a doctor that built his own 20' wooden boat.------Could afford ( has a 40' + sailboat ) to buy any new boat on the market.----He spent a small fortune on wood and epoxy.-----Wanted it to say----" I built that myself "------Not enuff people today that are willing or know how to repair...
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    1984 50hp Merc Overheating

    There is no thermostat on that 1984 model 50 HP Mercury !
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    Should you buy 20 year old boat to fix up or 10 year old boat?

    When you look at any older boat you see a shiny layer of gelcoat / paint.-----No idea whether it is structurally safe.-----No idea if it has ever been sunk or involved in a mishap.-----When you take a freebee or near freebee and do a makeover you know what you have.------It also depends on where...
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    2000 Yamaha 50HP bad center cylinder

    The 3 cylinders are surrounded by the common water jacket.-----I need to grasp this " free wall " concept as well.-----Please explain !
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    25hp Evinrude Loses Power at High Speed

    Nope.--Ignition coil is on the side of the motor on an 83 model.------There is a charge coil under the flywheel that loads up the capacitor in the powerpack.-----Then there is also a battery charging coil under the flywheel on some models.----MIBOAT ---why the question and start your own...
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    1999 Johnson 175 Ocean Pro problem

    Model # is required here.
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    1997 J175EXEUE Dies at 1500-2000 Rpm

    Do some simple trouble shooting.------Compression test.-----Then a spark test.-----Check shift switch on the motor linkages.
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    Convert 1993 4 HP to remote tank

    The little square fuel pump was first used on 1968 model 3 HP.------Used on many motors up to 25 HP.----Used for many years.-----Should be available all day long.---See your local boat shop they will likely have some on hand.----Used ones are everywhere.-----Simple to install a new diaphragm at...
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    need help wiring 1977 evinrude 175hp on 17ft Glastron

    I think those came with a 12 amp stator.
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    1984 50hp Merc Overheating

    I would install a pressure gauge to see what pressures you have.-----Factory parts installed or something else ?
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    Bottom end 2001 Yamaha Enduro 40 HP Outboard

    Your location ?-----Model # -----Long or short shaft ?
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    1984 50hp Merc Overheating

    I am not there to see , hear or feel your motor.----I do not know the history of your motor.---Is it a long shaft motor on a 20" transom?-----It does sound like there is a blockage in the copper tube or in the motor water jackets.----If it was my motor ( I have a coupe of those ) I would start...
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    1984 50hp Merc Overheating

    Testing in the lake or a bucket ?-----In a bucket the water must be 8" above the impeller !
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    Transom

    I think they sell the stuff by leading you to believe that it is quick and simple.
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    Transom

    Do you have to take all the rotten wood / moisture out before pouring in the Seacast ?
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    1989 Evinrude 140hp rough idle

    Leaks on fuel lines are bad.-----If between motor fuel pump to inside the tank air will be drawn in.
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    2021 NFL/NCAAF News and Nonsense

    Just 8 minutes of actual playing time in an NFL game.-----Many other sports are just so much more entertaining.
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