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    Prop for old Merc

    Try----Ebay ----Or google that prop number.
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    Mercury 80HP Mounting on transom

    You only need to drill the slots at the bottom ( total of 2 ) holes.------That and the 2 clamps keeps the motor from going for a swim.
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    98 evinrude 90hp crossflow

    The intake ports on the 90 HP blocks are smaller than the 115 / 140 HP bubble back blocks.-----Not sure why the certified tech did not explain that to you ???-----So post your compression numbers first.-----Sounds like the motor is running on 3 of 4 cylinders to me.-----Trouble shooting needs to...
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Good luck with your motor.
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    What are these holes?

    The factory put them there.-----Don't plug them.-----Leave them alone !!
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    Water Tube Removal Question about Flanged End

    Correct-----Oxygen joins with the aluminum.-----Makes aluminum oxide.----There is now more material there and the copper tube is deformed.
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    Water Tube Removal Question about Flanged End

    Use a dremel tool and cut it out.
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    1991 Johnson 120hp V4

    A black sparkplug indicates a cold running cylinder.-----Perhaps one of the carburetor floats has an issue.----Note ----Carburetors on starboard side feed the cylinders on the port side.
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Sorry----It is up to you to do the trouble shooting on your motor.------So many folks do not understand the concept of a 2 stoke.----You need spark at the right time.-----Correct amount of fuel.-----Compression in the cylinders.------And compression in each of the 4 separate...
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    cold start issue

    This is a crossflow V-4.-----As always post your compression numbers.-----These things are famous for broken rings !-----Timing does not go out of adjustment on these.-----But check flywheel key.-----Check operation of electric primer too.------And are you pushing key in and holding it in while...
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Crack open a cold one and look at this carefully.-----Something is wrong with #2 and #3 wiring.----Checked fuel pump diaphragm ?
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    Question for "the machinist"

    A simple matter of looking at the parts.-----Perhaps make washer #64 thicker.
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Double check that wires FROM THE CDI module are going to the correct coils.-----When you unplug #2 and #3 wires the motor has to respond.-----Some thing is wrong with the way coils are wired / positioned !!!
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    Anyone recognise this boat?

    Look like there is LOTS of home made stuff on it.
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    A different "Can't attach shift shaft" question

    Correct-----Look this motor over carefully to see if there is a place where you can hold / center the shift rod !!
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Checked the flywheel key ( timing )----Possibly the key is sheared.----Timing light may not show a sheared key.---Have you tried adjusting low speed mixture screws on carburetors ?----Lean sneezing is not well understood.------Checked the reed valves on this motor ?
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    Yamaha 130 has random miss at idle

    Motor sounds just awful in video #1 in my opinion.
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    Envinrude 4425

    Visit----aomci------Lots of willing helpers there.
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    Retirement in another Country

    Wim----How many times have you visited a Canadian hospital ???-----Brother's 4 year old grand daughter has been heard to say-----" Mommy why do I have all these marks all over me ?"-----Answer----Several heart surgeries at less than 4 months old.------Did not bankrupt anyone in my family either.
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    Boat drivers seat placement

    The further you go to the stern ,the smoother the ride.
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