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    Firing up remote control Johnson big twin 40 ( super Seahorse )

    Is the carb still squeaky clean? Not sure how a fuel line can clog and the carb or filter be clean. Are the fuel filters clean?
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    1986 Mercury Inline 6 outboard intermittent or no reverse

    Normally the prop will ratchet in forward as Racer has stated. Reverse is a full lock in both directions. The correct way to adjust the shift cable is as follows: Remove throttle and shift cables. Push shift slide to approximate center of it's track. The prop should spin both ways in...
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    Trim motor

    If power to both solenoids at the same time, likely the switch or wiring is bad. If power going thru solenoids when switch is off, I suppose both could be stuck, although I have never seen that. That is not good for PTT motor either.
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    Starter problems

    If the starter spins, but doesn't engage the flywheel, it is likely the bendix is stuck down. The cure is to clean off any dirt, oil or grease and then oil it.
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    Strange behavior

    Sounds like the carb is partially flooding. I would replace float and inlet needle and seat. Those are maintenance items anyway. BTW- it is not unusual for an OB to run real well when the fuel line is disconnected. They like that lean mix at idle, however, it would be too lean to allow...
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    Trim motor

    A 3 wire PTT motor will use solenoids instead of relays. These solenoids work the same a starter solenoids, that is, when energized, they supply power to one winding, and leave the other winding open. Relays ground the winding, when not energized, which is bad for 3 wire PTT motor windings...
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    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    Likely run with low tire pressure. Dry rot does not happen to trailer tires, after a few years. I have actually never seen dry rot in a tire, and I have run some older ones that I had in storage for years. My trailer tires are 25+ years old and are in fine shape. However, I only trailer the...
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    1991 evinrude outboard is this normal?

    A lot of outboard motors are fogged when put up for winter storage. Perhaps it is fogging oil burning off. It could also be last years mixed fuel or fuel with a winter storage additive. Both can smoke a lot.
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    Stand-alone tilt/trim pump

    Gee, you are asking a lot for me to ID the bolts from the picture. The bolts are obvious, as they are the only ones visible.
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    1989 Mercury Black Max 150hp outboard Motor Problem

    That sounds like a fuel delivery issue. Pump the primer. If that fixes it, rebuild the fuel pump. Clean/replace all fuel filters, clean the antisiphon valve in the fuel line at the fuel tank. Some fuel tanks have a filter on the pickup that can get clogged.
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    Stand-alone tilt/trim pump

    The control valve bolts thru the plate to the reservoir body. Simply remove those bolts and the control valve, with the hoses attached will come off, exposing the plate and it's 4 orings, 2 on each side of the plate.
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    115 mercury

    Gee, take a compression test. If that has an issue, it must be addressed first.
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    Shocks

    The early PTT units were a way of installing PTT on motors that were not designed for it. Hence the boat-mounted motor/pump/reservoir and hydraulic hoses. They were overly large, but had one advantage that was engineered out of the newer units. With the older units, you could trim the...
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    Shocks

    Actually Mark, only the lower shock mounts were used for power trim. A PTT bracket bolted to the upper shock mount, to allow for bolt up of the top of the longer and thicker hydraulic cylinders .
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    1978 Mercury 800 Controls, Cables, Throttle, Idle

    In the first picture, the throttle handle looks to be in reverse. It suggests that the cables are incorrectly adjusted. Remove both cables from the engine. Lower cable is the shift cable. Slide the shift slider toward the center, so motor is in neutral. Spin prop to verify. Set throttle...
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    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    My Grandmother worked in a sweatshop in the 30-40s. She was a sample maker, b/c she was too exacting to work on the line. She captured her machine after she left the factory. It was a belt drive 1942 Singer, single stich. She used her machine as a vocation and was a tailor for rich women...
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    What size Prop

    Usually a 19 or 21P prop is used. How did the 19 perform? I ran a 21P prop on my 19' Bowrider with a 4.3LX 205HP Alpha drive. It was fine for most stuff. Your boat is likely a bit heavier, but with more power.
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    Throttle Control Removal

    The black panel around the throttle handle is usually removeable. It will normally have two machine screws under it holding it to the control, and two wood screws holding it to the panel.
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    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    Unfortunately the only way to know if wifey's machine will handle it is to try it. You can get some vinyl samples and give it a go. Use some coat thread, as carpet thread may be too heavy for most machines. You will need to sew 4 layers for marine vinyl, representing the cording and cover...
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    New to me Lazer II with 3 square PVS vent holes

    I doubt plugging one vent or two will make the prop unbalanced. I would seal all holes with silicone caulk and run it. Use a stopwatch to measure performance. Now remove silicone and test again. I ran vented props on my sterndrive with all holes plugged with SS bolts. I did not think the...
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