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    Throttle control

    That is the cold start lever. To start a carb motor, pull it up, hold the choke button (in your case, push the key in to choke) and crank the motor until she starts. As she warms up, lower the lever. The lever must be all the way down to use the throttle lever to accelerate the motor.
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    Need help finding part number for trim switch J50PLSNF

    Look on the accessories listing for a control like yours, on that year motor, on crowleymarine or equivalent. I had the same issue some years ago, and it was difficult to get the part number, but I eventually found it. Once I had the P/N, the replacement switch was easy to buy.
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    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    24/36 grit will sand aluminum and to a lesser extent tool steel. It rips the snot out of paint, even is mixed with sand.
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    One more thing. Some of the older 150HPV6 motors have the smaller diameter gearcase. I believe they are D/C by now. You likely want the larger diameter gearcase as I believe them to be more robust. Prop selection is also better as most of the 150HP and larger motors of all brands use it.
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    First of all, you want a V6 engine. The inline 6 engines are just too old and while a lot lighter, do not have the low end power of the V6. The V6 engines have not changed a lot in mechanical design since introduced and are a proven design. If you buy a motor older than 10 years, your...
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    2003 Optimax 135 HP Warning Buzzer

    Do you have an overheat alarm described in your owners manual?
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    Dash got ripped out!

    The harness from the dashboard to the plug on the engine should be a MerCruiser one. I expect it will be available from MerCruiser or Sierra. The wiring that powers the gauges and other stuff light like nav lights, would be Rinker. You will likely need to make that one up yourself or find a...
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    1989 Mercury outboard lower unit question

    Every Merc that I have seen has a coupler on the upper shift shaft.
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    1993 60 evinrude missing above 3000 rpm once warm

    It could be fuel supply is too little above 3000rpm. Pump the primer bulb as you accelerate and see if it clears up.
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    Building a tackle drawer unit

    You can likely buy the plastic lure holders at a department store. You can also likely find some plastic drawers as well. 1/4" luan plywood can make the horizontal partitions, and 3/8 Luan plywood for the "carcass". Some good spar urethane to seal the plywood and brass, bronze, chrome plated...
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    Boat to store inside garage ?

    The height of the boat on the trailer is also a concern, especially if it has a windshield.
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    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    Gee, paint stores sell special fine sand for that purpose. I would expect grits, being organic, will rot away, after some wear by the feet/shoes. Boat stores will have self-stick anti slip vinyl as well.
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    2007 e-tec 250 lower mount corrosion

    Generally, midsections do not corrode like that. Actually, after the gearcases and powerheads go bad, they are the only remaining parts in good shape. You might look for a used midsection at the usual salvage yards and online. Yours looks too far gone to be epoxied back to life.
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    Mid-80’s Evinrude remote control

    Marine grease is best. Wallyworld will have some.
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    50 amp braker

    If that 5.0L motor is a small block chevy, it often has a starter that has s solenoid that when actuated, pushes the starter gear into the flywheel ring gear. Until the gear is engaged, the starter does not spin. Specifically, when the starter solenoid is energized, it magnetizes and pulls a...
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    Cooling problems

    The written instructions are likely clearer than a diagram in the service manual. There are several adhesives and lubricants specified. Use what is spec'd or actual substitutes, i.e. use Permatex aviation on the pump base gasket, and 3 or 4 drops silicone on the oring in the pump cap. Also...
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    Need advice

    I would expect a component of a useful app would take into account a few factors. How far is your usual boating trip? How much weather can you observe, and how much weather do you need the internet to predict for you?
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    Mid-80’s Evinrude remote control

    The older controls could be reversed. I would expect you would be able to get a replacement for your controls, as your configuration is not unusual. The easiest thing is to take the control apart and grease it.
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    Anode Bolts Mercruiser Alpha One Gen One 3.0

    I no longer have the boat. Why not measure the trim rod diameter and pop over to a marine store and see what kind of anodes they have. There are lots of options for a creative mind. Just make sure the anodes are grounded somehow. MerCruiser used to install horseshoe-shaped anodes on the trim...
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    Anode Bolts Mercruiser Alpha One Gen One 3.0

    Easy stuff. Trim the outdrive down all the way. Measure the diameter of the stainless steel trim rods and buy 2 egg shaped anodes with the correct diameter and install them. Get some heavy (12ga or so) stranded copper wire (insulated is best) and crimp an eye on one end and strip an inch or...
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