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    Struggle Bus

    What is the float bowl made of? If plastic, check it with a straight edge for warpage.
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    Struggle Bus

    As in the carbs are entirely plastic. They exist on the 1996+ V4 and V6 models. Your carbs are different than the V4/6 carbs. Hopefully they are aluminum.
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    Struggle Bus

    Idle mixture settings need to be done on a warm motor, under load in the water. They are adjusted for each carb individually. Initial setting is just to get her started and warmed up. Also, If you have plastic carbs, the bowls can warp.
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    1975 Johnson 115 starter motor

    New OB Starters are often available from aftermarket sources like Sierra. They are about US$150, here in the states.
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    Restoring salt pitted stainless steel

    Stainless can get very small rust spots which are visible if you look close, but it doesn't corrode. At least any decent SS will not corrode. Chrome plated hardware is fine for freshwater, but pits and peels near salt water. Aluminum will get white powder (alum oxide) on it and some pitting...
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    Antifouling outdrive

    Spraying antifouling paint on an outdrive is not sufficient. You will have a barnacle-fest at the end of the season. Clean it, service it and install it. Now prep it for paint. Brush aluminum primer on it, making sure to cover all the bare spots. 2 coats if necessary. Now brush Trilux, 2...
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    Saltwater eating my trailers...

    Galvanized trailers are real good at resisting corrosion, if you flush them. Flush them interior and outside. Good ones will have drain holes. Buy some "cold galvanizing spray" and use it on all exterior rust spots or potential rust spots. I pulled the rear support off my 1989 trailer to see...
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    Searay 180 Alpha one fuel pick up fitting replacement

    Fill the tank with water. That will drive off the fumes. Hopefully the ez out will do the job.
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    Searay 180 Alpha one fuel pick up fitting replacement

    My '88 SeaRay had a bit of an unusual fitting there. The pickup had a tube that goes into the fuel tank, which is standard, but under the tube (which unscrewed), was a filter. The antisiphon valve was integral to the pickup tube. Most of the standard fuel pickups do not have the filter, and...
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    Prop ventilation?

    Measure the center of the transom down to the center of the hull. Most motors have multiple mounting holes. Advise us on which ones you are using.
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    Help, please. Do I have a chance in finding this part?

    They are also about the most available part there is, since they need replacement all the time. Often you can find points that will fit from other motors. For example, Eska outboard motors often use lawnmower points, since the powerheads are often manufactured by a lawn mower maker. Good luck..
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    1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard carb fuel leaks

    Gas leakage means the inlet needle or float is bad or not adjusted properly. Replace the float, inlet needle and seat plus all gaskets, after cleaning the carb completely. Make sure float is adjusted to factor spec. Carb kits should be widely available. Try crowleymarine or any Sierra Dealer.
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    1998 johnson ocean runner 200hp j200txecm fuel bulb needs pumped at low idle or will stall

    Look for a small air leak into the fuel line. Are your running premix fuel or using the oil injection system?
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    Swapping Short and Long Shafts between outboards

    Correct, however, I was providing general info about the two shaft length motors. Some Mercs had 5" extensions on the midsection, driveshaft, water tube, shift shaft and studs. They were easier to convert. On a related subject, would you rather swap a powerhead or a driveshaft? Powerhead...
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    Over heating problem. need help

    Cylinder head gasket leaks can cause overheating. A compression test might show it. Of course, it would overheat at high RPM also.
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    Swapping Short and Long Shafts between outboards

    Normally the midsections will be different lengths, as will the shift shafts, water pipes and driveshafts. You might measure them. You should see about a 5" difference. You may be able to swap powerheads. Does that work?
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    2000 Mercury 150 efi Tilt and Trim Will not trim down

    Do you have the PTT unit installed on the motor?
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    Over heating problem. need help

    Water pressure should build as motor approaches 2000RPM, poppit should then open and water pressure will likely level off. If that is what you are seeing, then I am not sure what your issue is. However, If the water pressure drops at 3000RPM, then it sounds like something inherent to running...
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    Fresh Air Intake Vents & Glove Box Drain Tube

    Do you have a powered blower on that boat? I would expect you should have one. Passive vents are fine, but to keep from exploding upon engine start up, you must run the blower for 5 minutes before starting.
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    Engine Cover Rehab

    Just use some web strap for the handles. use a a 2X2 along the rear of the cover to stiffen it. use 1/2 PT CDX plywood for the engine cover. use some fiberglass cloth to reinforce the seams, and you will not need any other cleats or blocks.
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