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    My safety tip of the day is...

    They really are ---" small oceans "---According to some.
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    1968 evinrude 55 triumph overheating

    The tubes were seated?-----Woodruff key is now in place?----The 2 plastic guide tubes were put into the pump housing?
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    1968 evinrude 55 triumph overheating

    Testing in a bucket with water 6" above the impeller?----On a hose ?----With boat in the water?
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    Restoring my Johnson 6r72d

    These are fantastic / simple motors.-----When I pick up one of these the block is torn down for a complete inspection.---Have 4 of them on the work bench now.---Consumable parts are easy to find.----If it still has the original head gasket , you should replace it with improved one.----Sierra is...
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    Another job for JB weld???

    Perhaps the cavity has a drain hole that is plugged.
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    Less people in box stores.

    The old guy said----" Those women were pushing and shoving at Chrismas shopping today.--- I will definitely go back tomorrow!
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    Survey

    Engine alignment is usually done out of the water ( new boat ) then time goes by and nature does it's thing as always.------Weak transom / stringers means that alignment on the trailer is NOT valid when boat is floating.----Or operating in rough seas.
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    Less people in box stores.

    The old ways are better for your local economy.
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    1991 mercury 60hp clutch problems?

    ???----Did you read post #2?
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    Less people in box stores.

    The modern way is ----" shop at home"---Click , click-----And support folks / businesses 1000's miles away.----Delivered to the door in 2 days.
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    time to replace power trim relays on merc 90hp 2001 again?

    I would investigate issues with wiring / trim motor.-----Replacing parts is not always the cheapest approach.
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    1991 mercury 60hp clutch problems?

    ???-----Very normal and exactly the way it left the factory.----In forward the prop ratchets when turned clockwise.----It locks when turned counterclockwise!
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    ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing

    Post serial # or check the parts book for your motor.
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    1974 50 HP Evinrude lost spark, coils show nothing

    The fuse / battery have nothing to do with making the spark.
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    ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing

    Most Mercury had ---NO HEAD GASKET----Until the V-6 came out.-----Inline 6 never used a head gasket.
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    ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing

    I doubt you will find a head gasket on this 1991 model 2 stroke !
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    Pump themed anchor

    When anchoring one of the crew used to snorkel down to check the anchor.----One time he came up and said----" Get me some rope"---Down he went and minute later we hauled up a very nice anchor.-----Nothing had been attached to it.-----I think he still uses it on his own sailboat now.
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    Nobody fishing?

    Might be using a sailboat belonging to somebody else.----Take it out any time I want.----I have the fishing gear.----Few pennies on diesel to get out on the lake.
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    How Can I Prevent Fouled Spark Plugs When Running at Idle for a long time?

    Agree with the above post.-----Assuming it is plug fouling is a mistake.
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    Nobody fishing?

    Looked at the price of fish today.------Looks like I will need to put a boat in the water next season to get some food.
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