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    Hope everyone has a Great Thanksgiving!!!

    They should have shared a donkey with the newcomers instead of a turkey.
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    Help Identifying Part and Purpose

    Agreed ----Supplies pressure for the speedometer.----Nothing to do with grease / lubrication.
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    1989 Evinrude 140hp rough idle

    #2 carburetor is the top one on the left when looking at the carburetors. from the boat side.----What primer pump are you referring to.----Picture of the primer pump ?
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    Need help with 1968 1.5 HP Johnson model SC-10S

    Critters need homes.-----Did they build a nest somewhere ?
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    First post, new (to me) boat, and how badly did I screw up?

    Was this boat stored properly last winter in Texas.------There were a lot of frozen / cracked blocks reported due to a severe cold snap there.
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    Too windy?

    Well ----I was on board a 32' sailboat ( 15 miles offshore ) when a weather warning came on channel 16.----Visually all looked good around us, in fact the diesel was running to keep boat speed at 6 knots.----Prepped the boat for high winds.----Put survival suit on + a lifejacket.----Had 10...
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    V4 CROSSFLOW HELP,REBUILD.

    The electric primer is NOT a pump.----It is a valve.
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    1963 Eska Golden Arrow flywheel key

    Your local small engine / lawnmower repair shop will have that.----Most small towns used to have a shop like that.
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    V4 CROSSFLOW HELP,REBUILD.

    Start motor and run at idle.----Pull plug leads off one at a time and see what happens.------Sounds like engine is flooding or running on 3 of 4 cylinders.-----In what position is the red lever on the electric primer valve.
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    V4 CROSSFLOW HELP,REBUILD.

    I don't think a trim sensor has anything to do with the ignition system.----And I do not believe that a 1990 V-4 crossflow has the S.L.O.W. system either.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    That is not the factory original rectifier for 1962 models.
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    V4 CROSSFLOW HELP,REBUILD.

    What fuel pump is on this motor ?-----New rings in worn out pistons / grooves is a mistake.
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    1989 Johnson VRO - Solid Alarm - Overload?

    Perhaps the horn itself is bad.----Not sure what you have but newer horns sound when 12 volts is applied.----Then shut off after 2 seconds.----There is a wee electronic circuit in the horn.----Perhaps it has failed.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Just simple nuts and bolts work.-----Likely needs new bearings and seals.----At least have a look through bypass covers , lets you look at pistons / rings.
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    What oil to use?

    Yes----Use what your mechanic suggests.-----But oil and lubrication on 2 strokes is not well understood.---You have been running for 2 years.-----How many hours ?----What is the compression today compared to 2 years ago ?-----Ask 10 people about oil / grease and you get 15 different opinions.
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    Prop ventilation?

    Post the actual height of your transom here !!---Start with simple facts.
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    Slow crank on initial start up

    Crankshaft has needle bearings.----Rods have needle bearings.----Lower unit has needle bearings.-----Water on them when motor sits for a week or more is BAD thing.
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    Best finance options

    Blunt statement.------If you have to borrow money for a boat like that , then where will the money for fuel and other expenses come from.-----If you only use it once a month it will be a bad investment I say.
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    1966 Boston whaler 13’ sport

    If foam is waterlogged the water will not drain out if it.----Well , it might if you wait for 2 years.----Saw a Whaler go for scrap for this reason.
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    '95 60hp John, upgrade to 70hp, is it just the carb set? Also reprop for hole shot, which size?

    No prop information can be given if size / type of boat is a mystery.
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