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    Shifting in Reverse Problems

    Check adjustment of shift lever. Not sure how to do that on your motor. On the larger motors, we set the shift slider to neutral, with the cable disconnected. Now adjust the shift cable to fit the position of the shift cable, with the control in neutral.
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    New fuel lines on inboard tank cannot prime!

    If the water separator is empty, it can be real hard to prime. Fill it with fuel. Also fill the primer bulb with fuel. They are not very good at pumping air.
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    Mercury 1150 Water In Bottom 2 Cylinders

    Tilt the motor up and pour 2 cycle oil into the spark plug openings. Tilt the motor down.. Squirt some fogging oil into carbs, while turning it over a few turns. Hopefully the 2 cycle/fogging oil will replace the water in the cylinders and crankcase.
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    What size motor do I need?

    80HP was probably more HP than was available in a single OMC engine in 1964. Merc may have has a 90HP skyscraper in those days.
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    Shifting in Reverse Problems

    Is the gear oil the proper type and clean? That is the first and cheapest check.
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    evinrude 25hp painting with mercury paint .

    Mercury paint on a Johnnyrude...the humanity of it all.
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    Parts Listing

    Crowleymarine should accept your serial number and provide parts list.
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    Battery Boxes, Battery Trays, & 2nd Battery.

    If there is room, locate the two batteries side by side. If protected area, a battery box is not necessary. A battery tray and hold down is just fine. Add a battery switch to add some flexibility and isolate starting battery from "house" battery drain.
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    Need new axle.

    Eastern Marine in DE has quite a selection of trailer parts. They list exact matches for the more common trailer brands. If your trailer is not in that list, just match the capacity and length to your current axel.
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    Considering PWC over boat for time being

    Gee, my speedboat is nearly as fast as a wave runner, and I can take 3 girls and a cooler.
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    Mercury 1150 Water In Bottom 2 Cylinders

    You have to pull the powerhead to replace the crank seals. You can pull the exhaust cover, baffle and inner cover, w/o pulling the powerhead, but it is real hard, (real hard) and the likely culprit is the crank seals, in your situation. It is best to pull the powerhead.
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    Spindle pitting or discoloration?

    Ye, you should be able to grease the races and hub, without removing the grease seal. If your wheel doesn't have brakes, you could pack the entire hub with grease if you wanted. That is what bearing buddies do anyway. Bearing buddies are a good idea, BTW. Just keep 'em packed with grease...
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    Mercury 1150 Water In Bottom 2 Cylinders

    Replace the lower crank seals, bearing cap oring and likely the lower main bearing. Hopefully it is just the crank seals, as it is an easier repair.
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    115 v4 manual

    Try marineengine They will want the model number as well to get the correct manual.
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    Bimini top advice needed

    To be clear, a top that attaches to the windshield is normally know as a Navy Top. Bimini tops are freestanding. Measure the boats width at the helm and measure out how long you want it and look online for a kit. The length you buy is not as important as the width, as several lengths will...
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    Part Identification

    That amount of fuel will make a very large explosion under the right conditions. The boat and any passengers would be reduced to matchsticks. That fuel tank should be either aluminum or more likely plastic, based on the age of the boat. Neither would corrode that much. Any chance it is not...
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    Spindle pitting or discoloration?

    If you packed the bearings with grease, they should apply grease to the races. As long as there was no play in the bearing and no restriction to spinning, you should be good.
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    Snaps hole repair

    There are larger screw snaps available. Alternatively you can replace the screw with a pop rivet.
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    1980 Beachcraft I/O Pretty but Rotten

    Not sure what "Glas-core" stringer system is. It sounds like stringers may have some fiberglass in them. FG stringer components will last longer than wood. Pretty advanced for 1980. You might check year of specs. Check the transom for rot yourself. The deck is easy to replace, but you...
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    same speed with different props

    Flashback has one cause. Here is another. Some boats have hulls that cannot be driven faster, due to their design. Straight vee hulls are an example of those. They simply do not trim very much. As you may know, Trimming reduces the amount of hull in the water, lessening resistance. Not...
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