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    Anchor Rope

    Gee, I bought 300' of 1/2" 3 strand nylon line on the web for $40. You can find some bargains on the web. I am able to splice in the thimble myself, so I did not need to buy a package from a marine store for a lot more $$.
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    What are these for, Please?

    You need to trace them out, as boat wiring is not always standard. Pink is usually fuel sender or bilge pump. Purple/red is usually switched +12VDC, but without tracing them, it is a wild guess.
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    No longer made in USA

    Fatsurf So you are in favor of child labor? So we should send the next generation in their teens, into the coal mines, factories or the mills? That is a terrible idea, IMO. They need to grow up, get the appropriate amount of education and take their place in society. If the mines are...
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    $250 Boat in my possession!!

    The good news is that the motor is a design that was made for many, many years. It looks to be a longshaft (20") that works on many boats. A carb kit and some new ign coils and points could fix it up. Of course, it looks like your boat is a short shaft (15"). However it is hard to tell.
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    Any tricks for wire corrosion

    Gee, the best answer I know of, is to clean them up with fine sandpaper. The finer the better, separate the strands to get the corrosion off. As far as I know there is no chemical shortcut Then tin them with a large soldering iron, using plenty of flux. Flux new crimp on connectors and...
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    $250 Boat in my possession!!

    Thaw her out and clean out the junk from the hull. Now check the hull and deck for rot. I would be real surprised if any of the wood supporting the fiberglass is sound.
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    No longer made in USA

    Ding, so you are saying that child labor overseas is a myth? On a related subject, Arkansas is trying to allow more child labor, according to their newest legislation. Go Sarah Huckabee Sanders.....show those foreign companies what USA child labor can do.
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    No longer made in USA

    Gee, South Korea makes Hyundai autos, LG appliances and lots of other good quality stuff. They have a competitive economy for now. The real issue is that some stuff is not made in America because it would cost too much, and would therefore sit on the shelves forever. Jobs left when the USA...
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    Motor weight question..

    I would not expect that weight difference to be an issue.
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    Why Oil Injection?

    Gee, a lot of info here. Some of it is even accurate. Oil injection on modern carb or EFI 2 cycle engines mixes 2 cycle oil with gasoline in the fuel pump and fuel lines, on the way to the carbs or fuel injectors. Oil injection is more convenient (to some) than pre-mixing. Oil injection...
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    too much outboard for the boat?

    The motor is probably OK for the boat HP wise. I would not think the weight is an issue either.
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    Question about my engine wiring

    New engine harnesses are likely available as well. You might price one out. Sierra or another aftermarket manufacturer likely makes them as does the OEM.
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    Any tricks for wire corrosion

    Clean 'em up as best as possible and then apply good quality connectors, butt splices etc. I like the ones with the heat shrink tube, as they can (not always are) moisture proof. Some will argue for crimp on connectors, but you need special crimpers, connectors and technique. I like to...
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    1986 gauges

    Those old V6 Mercs do have low water pressure. The poppit valve opening at about 2000RPM may limit water pressure. Alternatively, my Johnny 150HPV6 runs at 30+PSI.
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    Engine stop when put into reverse. Evinrude 225 2002mod.

    Shifting into reverse pushes the shift rod into the gearcase. On my '98 Johnny V6, the shift rod cover had swelled a bit, gripping the shift rod tightly, making reverse impossible. The shift linkage simply flexed enough to make the operator think he had reverse. This situation can cause...
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    Lip broken off transom drain tube - options?

    You will need to dry fit the garboard drain and see if the hole matches. You may need to drill out part of the brass tube, as Garboard drains often have a projection into the transom. Also, some Garboard drain fittings are hollow, obviously on the inside part of the flange. I think the solid...
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    1986 gauges

    Water pressure indicates how well your impeller is cooling the motor. Impellers wear and loose pressure. Much better than a water temp gauge on Outboard motors, IMO
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    1986 gauges

    You will want a 0-15PSI water pressure gauge, 0-7000RPM gauge, a speedometer and a fuel gauge, IMO. Choose a set that is for outboards, and it should be compatible with your motor. The water pressure gauge fitting can be plumbed into the powerhead at several locations. See what works for...
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    Lip broken off transom drain tube - options?

    A bronze garboard (threaded) fitting installs from the outside with 3 screws. That should be a good replacement. Make sure to seal the exposed part of the transom before installing it. Polyester or epoxy resin is best to seal the thickness of the transom. silicone caulk is acceptable to...
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    Can I replace a Mercruiser 5.0L with a 4.5L engine?

    A 26 footer with a single I/O needs to be a big block, or it will be a dog, in my experience. A Bravo should be able to handle the 330HP from a BBC.
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