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    Poor fibreglass adhesion to plywood

    Gee, mix in a bit less hardener and let the resin soak into the plywood for longer. I replaced my transom on a nice warm day and mixed maybe 3/4 of the hardener usually called for. It took hours to harden, but it soaked into the plywood very well.
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    Issues with a 2003 225 EFI power head that replaced a 2001 225 Optimax.

    That begs the question....is the computer wiring the same between EFI and Optimax? In not, it may never work right. If the wiring is the same, update of the sw should be able to fix it, one would think. Although I do not know it to be a fact, manufacturers usually allow for SW updates, as...
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    Issues with a 2003 225 EFI power head that replaced a 2001 225 Optimax.

    Can the software be changed to match the new power head?
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Gee, our Canadian friend was not the only one complaining about the gear oil prices. BTW Amazon has Valvoline marine gear oil for $10.21/qt. Not bad if you can get free shipping.
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    Replacing Keel rollers

    Torque wrench? You don't need no stinkin torque wrench.
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Gee, a check of wallyworld shows the super tech gear oil less than $7/qt, and Quicksilver in the $25/gt range. That trend seems to hold for 2 cycle oil as well, although the Pennzoil brand is nearly as cheap as the super tech.
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    Service Manual 1984 90 HP Mercury

    A Mercury service manual is best. I do not have a link to one, for that old of a motor. See if you can buy one on fleabay. I would expect that motor to be a six cylinder inline motor, with 3 carbs and six coils. The inline six motors up until 1979 1/2 had distributor ignitions and a single...
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    1959 Evinrude Lark Kill Switch

    So Jim, "The only possible way to shut it off is to retard the throttle or pull the fuel line. " from your post #8 actually means that it can be done electrically? Glad that is cleared up.
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    Long shaft motors

    Lower HP motors generally get put on smaller boats. Smaller boats usually have a shorter transom height. Some smaller motors are used as sailboat aux power. These often have long shafts, so they can reach the water easier. Does that get it?
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    115 Crossflow Stripped Important Bolt

    See if you can use a slightly longer bolt. There may be enough threads to hold. If not you will need to drill and retap for a solid or helicoil insert.
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    1959 Evinrude Lark Kill Switch

    Gee, Jim, can you not kill the spark like on a 50's lawnmower? Remember the bent piece of metal bolted to the head with the spike that penetrated and shorted the spark plug?
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    1988 Johnson GT150 acceleration issues

    Does the linkage to the carbs and trigger move to WOT? If you pump the primer bulb, does she then accelerate?
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    Can't remove 5.7 vertically.

    Gee, can you build a dolly to fit under the engine. Pry the engine up, shove the dolly under it and roll it forward until it clears the structure, and then pull with a cum-a-long and scaffold? Of course, if you have a C frame lying around.....
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    2004 Evinrude 115

    I was just pointing out that the complexities of both engines are significant and the OP's fear of an eTEC should apply to the 4 cycle motor as well. The 4 cycle Yammies are real popular around here. They run great, however, I do not know of anyone who has one that takes off the cowling to do...
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    Mercury red band 1150

    1973 4/6 cyl Merc ign components will interchange with your '77 IL6. Maybe even a 1972 IL 4/6, but you will need to look at the redband and see what it has. Those older Mercs had the orange coil and the big rectifier with the 3 colors on it. The switchbox was identical, and I think that is...
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    2004 Evinrude 115

    Gee, isn't the 4 stroker just as complex as a 2 cycle DI motor? Don't they both have computer control, plus tons of sensors, just like a modern auto engine? It is not a B&S lawnmower.
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    wet slip dry dock option

    Gee, that would last for one storm here, and then be shredded. Also, it would collect barnacles, which would rip holes in the liner as a minimum and likely puncture the inflatable portion. Folks have the hard plastic float on type devices for their boats. These are the big brother of the...
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    Mercury tower of power 115 cables

    Cables for throttle and shifting are readily available at most marine stores, as well as Mercury dealers. I would expect them on amazon as well. There are instructions on how to measure them for length. Steering cables alone may not be available, as the companies like to sell complete...
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    100hp lower end replacement

    Replacement Gearcase? See if SEI makes one for your model. They would be brand new, at a good price.
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    good morning :)

    Most boat maintenance is part of the winterization procedure. When you winterize you change the oil, grease everything, stabilize the fuel, etc. Getting the boat ready for the water in the spring, is usually pretty easy, if winterization is done properly. There is a winterization "stickie" in...
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