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    Bail-o-matic on McCULLOCH

    This is from an era where many boats were made of wood.-----This feature would pump out / bail out the boat whenever the motor was running.----
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    Hello all, new here.

    Your location ?----And what parts would you be looking for.----Most consumable parts for that 1972 motor are readily available.----Used parts are available if you know how to shop.
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    Temporarily disconnecting VRO - will it damage oil pump?

    Any one who runs a motor with VRO in Canada ( 7 months of storage ? ) needs to accept that running the first tank in the season should be 50:1 mix.----Then if you have confirmed that VRO is indeed injecting oil you go to straight gas.-----Or pay the shop to verify operation of VRO and...
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    40hp force outboard owners. year? And wire question.

    The wire may be for overheat warning.-----The cylinder thingy is the ENRICHER.----Used instead of choke flappers.----It does not need to be attached to anything.
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    Temporarily disconnecting VRO - will it damage oil pump?

    No need to disconnect the VRO during the test run !!-----But mark your oil tank and monitor oil level while running at 50:1 mix.----Sorry----Questions such as this make it clear to me why 4 strokes are so popular today.
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    1975 Johnson 115/Remote Controller unit replacement with new

    Any control box up to 1995 will work.------Must have the big REDPLUG.----No exceptions.-----If 12 volts is confusing then a replacement control box is the easy ticket.
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    Evinrude 15hp Fastwin AquaSonic

    Google------leroysramblings------Lots of bedtime reading on how to work on your type of motor.
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    Reliability of Mercury Force 120 2 Stroke Inboard

    I think these L-drives won some ---" awards " ----For new innovation when they came out.------Tells you something about the folks who make these selections.------If the boat is in excellent shape then part out that junk drive.---- Then put an outboard on the back
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    1995 yamaha 200 hp v6 2 stroke trim tilt motor

    Usually the trim / tilt unit is removed as an assembly in order to replace the motor.----Done on the work bench.
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    Johnson sail master

    Oh well-----Post pictures and videos to show the difference from motor to motor.-----These motors in good condition just run so nice.------Yes they are noisier with the exhaust cutout.----I have run a long shaft on a sail boat.---No issues and ran nicely.
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    Johnson sail master

    Simple-----Some of the " sail " motors used a plug as you have seen.-----This is for blocking exhaust so that you get better thrust in reverse.----They also had an exhaust outlet above the prop to keep exhaust away from the prop.----Careful when you start using the motors with different boats /...
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    2006 Yamaha 50 HP 4 stroke

    Many folks replace impellers about 1 day too late.-----Many expensive lessons have been learned.
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    1979 murcury thunderbolt

    Wiring diagram might be found on line.------mastertechmarine.-----Or simply google for it for your motor.
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    1959 35hp RDS-21 Factory options

    I am quite sure that more then one left the showroom with the simple dealer installed tiller.-----Step # 1 is to find a tiller handle.----Even the 50 HP model was fitted with an optional tiller.
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    85 hp evinrude takes a few moments to quit after shutting down.

    model# ??----Is it a 1968 or 79 motor ?
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    Low compression in two cylinders in outboard that has been sitting

    Stop.----Remove bypass covers ( side of block ) and inspect pistons / rings on low compression cylinders.----Likely you will find broken rings.
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    1959 35hp RDS-21 Factory options

    First picture.-----The piece with the vertical lever is removed and the tiller goes on there.-----Or yes I believe that control box ( 1973 or newer ) will work on that 59 model if you understand simple wiring.
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    1986 225 Evinrude motor stopped and is stuck lol

    Working on a V-6 outboard should be easy for you.
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    1986 225 Evinrude motor stopped and is stuck lol

    Likely it sat for 7 years because t had a DEATH RATTLE.-----Then it failed.-----Take it apart as a valuable learning experience on how these motors are put together.----If you have the money to buy a new motor than you have no problems.-------Just look at the videos of those center consoles at...
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    OMC/Evinrude fuses

    Dealer help varies.----If not listed on the computer screen many dealers stop helping.----No $$$ in researching / giving advice.
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