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    Bow Eye Replacement

    I would fabricate a new one.-----1/4" stainless V with 3/8" stainless for 2 eyes.----I would not trust an aluminum one as it was made.------Less so a welded one.------Boat ( fiberglass ) that I am doing now has 2 stainless eyes.----Both anchored with composite material.-----Replaces the old one...
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    1970 60hp 3cyl bogging when throttling up

    I believe 5/8 turn out is the initial setting.----For a motor in good condition.----Then it needs to be fine tuned for actual conditions.
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    1982 140hp cylinders

    Take that main bearing off for inspection of crank journal and bearing rollers.
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    1982 140hp cylinders

    What are you showing with picture #8 ?---Looks like cylinders need to be bored.----But what size are the cylinders now ?--Looks like you have replace center bearing locating dowel.( fairly easy ) in my opinion.
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    1970 60hp 3cyl bogging when throttling up

    I guess I have to repeat.----Low speed mixture needles must be adjusted properly to avoid bogging !
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    1970 60hp 3cyl bogging when throttling up

    Low speed mixture needles must be set / adjusted for no bogging and smooth acceleration.----A minor mystery to some I believe.
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    Epoxy question.

    One solution is to use composite materials.------There are many choices to be found.-------Easy to search for on-line.----I am working on a project and there will be no wood in transom , floor , deck support and stringers.
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    2004 Johnson outboard engaging in nuetral

    Sounds like the shift rod connecter is not properly assembled.----Notches have to be lined up with holes before screw is put in.
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    1970 60hp 3cyl bogging when throttling up

    What are the slow speed needles set at ?----A primer bulb on a hose does NOT need to stay hard after motor starts.---A very common mis-understanding on that simple item.
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    Hose to tell tale fitting specification help

    Factory hose might be 5/32" ID measurement.
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    STARTER SOLENOID-1965 MERC 1000 100 HP

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    mercury 500 50hp ignition connection

    If this motor has ADI ignition ( no distributor / 4 coils ) then 12 volts is not needed for spark on the plugs I believe.
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    25 hp no spark

    A 2 stroke or 4 stroke ?----Model # required.
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    1983 Johnson 35hp Gearset Conversion?

    Install a new stud at the front.
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    Star Board are running hot

    The water that comes out the tell tale does NOT circulate through the motor.-----It indicated that pump is working.----Tell tale does NOT indicate proper cooling !
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    Where to get decent, unbiased info about new outboard choices?

    Put 3 motors in my truck a while ago , ---Come on over and have a look at them !-----A 1983 Evinrude 50 HP with trim / tilt.---A 2000 Johnson 3 cylinder 25 HP with trim / tilt.----And a 30 HP tracker long shaft like yours.-----Not more than $400 US for those " need attention TLC condition motors...
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    Lower unit interchangeable

    Most of the inline 6 models ( 90 and 115 HP ) will fit.----Make sure the shaft is stainless.
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    Stuck at MAX revs 2000 50HP Johnson

    Did you torque the flywheel nut to 102.5 FT-LBS after inspecting the key ?
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    88 Evinrude won't run

    Remove high speed jets and clean them.------They are in the very bottom of the float bowls.
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    1985 StarCraft Islander 221v fixer upper.

    I would take a close look at that foam under the floor.-----I stripped foam out of a boat and threw it away.----Loaded with water it was.-----Going to install ribs for strength and no foam or wood in my boat.
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