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    Boat Swamped in Storm - Next steps?

    Get the motor running an hour ago.-----If water got inside the motor it can start corrosion damage in a few hours.
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    Evinrude 2001 fuel injection problem

    Well----Is it a 10 HP or 300 HP.----Model # is required here.
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    Idle fuel adjustment?

    Broken piston rings.----Every one of these V-4 and V-6 crossflow models will suffer from this cancer eventually.
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    Idle fuel adjustment?

    Those motors have a history.----Compression test should be done before spending any beer tokens !
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    Idle fuel adjustment?

    There are 2 different model 115 HP motors in 1996.-----Model # required.----Post the compression numbers right here.
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    Mercury 7.5 year ?

    Those decals were used in 1984 and 1985.-----The 86 might be a coincidence.----Does not really matter as serial # is used to order parts.
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    Boat has never had transom drilled before. Where do I start?

    Put motor in the center of the boat.----Use large C-clamps to pull motor to the transom.----Drill the top hole at the top.----Drill near top of the slot on the bottom..----Done.
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    Evinrude 70 hp 3-cyl 2stroke dies at high throttle

    How does it run if your assistant operates the manual fuel pump ?----A standard pump from a lawn mower ??----Put the pump on from a 3 cylinder 70 hp motor a 1983 model .----Or find the 3 cylinder 65 HP model from say 1990 and use one of those pumps.
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    Broken Rod End

    Looks like both need replacement.----And a total inspection of all steering bits needs to be done.----Visit a good fab shop for parts.-----Mc Master-Carr----Might have bits in their book.
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    Should I get this FREE project boat?

    Lots of junk getting into the hands of first time buyers.-----Local marina says they get calls every day from folks with the bargain they found but it will not start or run.
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    You have to put the idea of balancing the crankshaft away somewhere.----It just is not needed on a 45 year old motor !!!
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    Engine bay part identify

    Well, I am sorry to be blunt here.---------A novice boater ( lots of them these days ) who does not understand that many boats are out there .-----Many boats have custom installations.------Good luck in your floating days.---
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    Small prop to avoid damage?

    It just sounds like you need a depth sounder and take it easy.----Sounds like you have the correct prop.-----Changing to a smaller prop is not the solution !!
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    Engine bay part identify

    Any idea of what boat and motor you have ?-----My cristal ball has a dead battery.----Any pictures ?
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    On more than one occasion have I shown folks damaged pistons and broken piston rings .----Told them the motor needs a rebuild / new pistons.-----People looked at me in disbelief and questioned my opinion / honesty.-----So now I refuse to help folks locally and just chuckle when I hear of folks...
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    Mercury 850 took the leg off 1976 thunder bolt

    Proceed to the nearest boat repair shop.----They can put the unit up there with shift in the right spot in minutes.-----You can then put the rest of the bolts in.-----If they help you just say you will be a customer from now on !
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    When a piston is scored the aluminum material smears and jams piston rings in their grooves.----They can no longer work as a seal.----Now the rings and pistons on a 2 stroke do double duty.-----They control pressure on top in the cylinder and underneath in the crankcase.-----Damaged pistons and...
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    Should I get this FREE project boat?

    It even has a YAMAHA sterndrive.----A short lived product.-----Not sure where you would find parts for this thing.----Your location in Canada ?
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    Amazing

    I thought the 115 HP OPTIMAX was a 3 cylinder motor ??
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    New to me 1963 40hp super seahorse no electronic shift

    If you were on skis behind the boat water would be pouring out that tube.-----Then when the boat stopped water and water vapor would be pouring out that tube.----Often mistaken for steam and overheating !----Then as motor cools it reverts to just spitting water out with exhaust.-----So install...
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