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    First time applying gelcoat, how long can it sit before sanding?

    You could try sanding too early.----I doubt you could wait too long.-----What do the instructions say about curing / hardening time at various temperatures ???
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    Primer bypass solenoid troubleshooting

    Ignition switch may be faulty or wire is not connected properly.----Wire might be cut somewhere.-----The primer may not sound a loud click , depends on your hearing.
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    Primer bypass solenoid troubleshooting

    When you push the key in the primer valve should CLICK.-------And the key is to be pushed in and held in while cranking the motor over.-----The primer is a valve and it is not a pump.
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    1991 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke, 3 cylinder (serial# 0D054091 ) Water pump/shift problem.

    part # of part is 23-813745.
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    Find a shop with a marine dynamometer.-----Have the motor output tested.-----Something is not right if you have to go to 15" pitch with that set-up !!!
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    Drain Plug Rot

    Get rid of that copper tube thingy.------Repair / fix the voids in the glass ( Monday morning type work ) from factory.------Find a new drain plug fitting.----The kind with say 3 bolts going through transom and a pipe plug.----On my project I am getting rid of that and custom plate with pipe...
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    New one very year ?----They are not cheap !!
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    1995 Evinrude 40 Vro Idles Rough + Nocking Sound

    When the motor was rebuilt was the bearing properly lined up with the dowel ?-----The 95 model 40 certainly came with VRO.----The 48 models did not !---The upper bearing o-ring would have no bearing on this looseness.
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    If your motor is not in good condition then going to 15" might get the revs back up.----Not the correct approach.-----Post the compression numbers.---Is the boat in good condition and not water logged ?
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    1960 johnson 75hp V4S-12 starter

    Your location.-----There are other V-4 models up to about 68 that will work as well !---If in Canada----evinrudeparts.ca-----might be able to help you.
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    1990 and 1995 Evinrude/Johnson 50/60/70 interchangeability?

    People often think that ---" new is better "------Not always true.-----New is often more complicated / harder / more expensive to repair.----Take that 1995 flywheel as an example.----One piece cheaper to make / junk / no longer available new !
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    Container ship Captain wanted. ....recent opening

    Registered in Panama.----Managed by German outfit.-----Owned by Japanese company.-----Operated by Indian crew.-----A Korean company is involved.---Egyptian pilots.----Going over the speed limit apparently.----What is wrong in this picture ?
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    2003 Merc 90 ELPTO oil injection delete

    One way is to take the pump discharge hose and T it to the intake hose.----Just let the pump do it's thing.----
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    Broken Nipple stuck In Fuel Line

    Often dipping rubber parts in boiling water works magic.
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    1999 115hp Johnson runs sweet one minute and hopeless the next

    No item called an --ECU----On that motor.------Ignition module or " powerpack " is found on that motor.
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    1999 115hp Johnson runs sweet one minute and hopeless the next

    Perhaps it is overheating and going into S.L.O.W. mode.-------When was water pump serviced, if ever ?
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    No can reply

    Honorable member is asking question on the FREQUENTLY ASKED forum.-----It says insufficient priviledges to reply.----At least for me.
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    1975 Evinrude 70hp Lower Unit in 1987 70hp Evinrude

    Perhaps contact ----evinrudeparts.ca----To see if they can help you.
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    Anodizing Outdrives

    I used to be involved with anodizing of aluminum / magnesium.-----Precision parts ( aircraft guidance components ) some bores had to be made O/S so that after treatment they were ( per drawing specs ) again.----Terminal voltage on the rectifier was set with an alarm , to make sure parts were in...
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    Fixer Upper

    Facts------Got a call from someone looking for a used flywheel for a 1976 / 77 model 50 HP Mercury.-He had already bought a new starter.------Supplied the flywheel.-----Then got a call 3 days later and party said that his " mekanik " also needed the stator.------I said " let me look at your boat...
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