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    2000 Johnson 2cyl 50 missing bolt help!

    For the record, I believe it is for a temp sender. I have something similar on my '98 Johnny. As an easy doublecheck, sender will have NPT tapered threads, and a bolt will have straight threads.
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    Setting transom with epoxy

    Epoxy will bond well to polyester, and vice versa, provided the existing glass is sanded and clean. Always wipe existing glass with acetone, prior to adding any resin+glass. Epoxy bonds are stronger. I use epoxy for high-strength repairs. That would be structural repairs like punctures in...
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    Setting transom with epoxy

    OK, probably too little too late. General stuff for transom replacement. Replace transom with like materials, say plywood and cloth. Use Polyester resin, as was used in original construction. If you want to tighten clamps, use thin resin, and give it a long time to cure. Put cloth/mat...
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    1979 115 hp 6 cyl inline 2 cycle timing/carb adjust

    Most will tell you to toss the idle stabilizer. When you set the timing pointer, you should have set the #1 piston to TDC. Now make sure the dial indicator touches the exhaust deflector on the piston top and zero it. Now back off the flywheel until the dial indicator treads .464 inches. Make...
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    Gauges

    Gee, those should be standard gauges and use standard senders. Standard fuel gauges should work just fine. Trim gauge senders are unique to engine manufacturers. You might doublecheck your gauge to see if it matches your sender. PS I always got rid of my trim gauges, in favor of a water...
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    Maintenance costs?

    The full list of winterization is a bit longer, but not much more complicated. Stabilize fuel by adding correct amount of stabilizer for fuel in tank, run motor on flusher to get stabilized fuel into engine. Fog engine with fogging oil. Some motors have a setting for this, older motors...
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    Combatting Water/Damp Conditions inside of boat?

    Winter weather has low absolute humidity. So if the boat is well ventilated and covered to keep precipitation out, it should dry out and stay dry. Rip out the carpet and install those soft plastic mesh mats. They dry much faster.
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    115 mercury carb problems

    Gee, how did they manage to live in that environment with carbon, exhaust and oil everywhere.
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    Gauges

    If the gauges are OEM specific, they may be hard to find. My '88 SeaRay had teleflex gauges, with an SR emblem on them, in a blue green. Luckily the replacement tempo gauges were real similar in color scheme, but without the SR. They were unnoticeable after installation. I guess the word is...
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    fuel pump poor idling

    Yes to both questions. Check all the fittings in the fuel line, filter and tank.
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    Shaft extension

    You might look online, as you really need someone who is parting out. I was able to buy a new swivel pin from a shop in Green Bay, Wis, so obscure parts are out there.
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    IO steering

    Is it hard to turn at idle, in neutral or at cruise?
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    Power Tilt/Trim Installation - Late 70's Mercury 90HP

    If I remember correctly, the PTT brackets bolt to the upper shock mounts. 1/2" fine thread stainless bolts are used. It looks kinds funny, as the bolt seems out of place, in the middle of the brackets. There was also a lower long thin bolt that held the bottom of the trim brackets as well...
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    115 mercury carb problems

    With leaking crankshaft seals, he would get water in the lower two cylinders, and they usually do not fire. Water will manifest as droplets on spark plugs. Maybe a leaky crankcase cover? Loose endcap bolts?
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    Fuel Filter??

    Gee, I replaced the ign module in an '88 MerCruiser, and it was plug and play. The only issue was that I needed to pull the rotor shaft out of the distributor to replace the module, which meant pulling the distributor. I had not done that kind of work since high school shop. It took me 2...
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    200 hp 90 degree powerhead, FITCH midsection

    Gee, what happened to the carb Johnny 150HPV6 you had?
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    CROSSFLOW PERFORMANCE ?'s

    Sounds like some kind of loose electrical wire. I am not familiar with your motor's ign system, so I cannot provide any specifics. Most ign systems ground to kill spark. Maybe a loose wire grounded your ign?
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    Is there a combo Tach and Depth finder?

    My Teleflex tachometer looks to be failing. I would prefer to add a depth finder function to my boat, but only use the standard 3" hole in the dash, for the tach. Anyone know of such a beastie?
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    1979 alpha drive lower shift cable

    You might post this in the MerCruiser forum. I did that job only once, and followed the manual precisely. There may be shortcuts.
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    1979 115 hp 6 cyl inline 2 cycle timing/carb adjust

    Idle pickup timing on your ADI motor should be 0-9* ATDC. Did you set the timing pointer?
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