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    I Need info

    ?????
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    Just a question 1971 18 hp Fastwin

    Sorry-----We are curious as to why you are slamming the copper water tube as being poor material choice ?
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    I Need info

    Looks like a ---C--- to me.----Would be 89 ??
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    Just a question 1971 18 hp Fastwin

    In my opinion you should not question the design of a 1971 model 18 HP.-----One of the best examples of a design that offers the following features.------Easy ( no special tools required ) to repair / inspect lower unit.----Easy to repair / durable magneto.-----Easy to repair carburetor and fuel...
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    Evinrude Mate 2 2202M Piston removal

    I think some go out the bottom----Connecting rod is too big.
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    Just a question 1971 18 hp Fastwin

    ????----Really-----You can not improve on that copper pipe.------Would you choose something from plastic ?---It is easy to replace as it just pulls out of the upper grommet.-----And the upper grommet is easy to replace as well.-----Brilliant stuff in my opinion.
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    Johnson 1965 75hp Mounting Holes?

    Brackets were last used on 1972 Johnson / Evinrude models.
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    Johnson 1965 75hp Mounting Holes?

    Very simple.----These motors came with a set of brackets.----The brackets bolted to the transom.----The motor dropped in to those brackets.----Then 2 lock pins held the motor down.----Walk on over I have those brackets.----Your location ?
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    I agree.----Why is this issue so confusing to some owners ?----Get the motor checked out !----Get the boat checked out.----Something is wrong.
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    No start and no tilt

    Yes they will feel soft as you crush the seal----Plug torque is typically 15 FT-LBS
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    1957 Evinrude Fleetwin pricing?

    They are not worth much to the general public.------Shops often refuse to work on them.------Folks who know how to work on them often get them for less that $50 , and have 2 or 3 of them.
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    Ask your local dealer what an annual service on a big 4 stroke motor costs !
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    Well----A 100% rebuild a few years ago means very little in my opinion.
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    First time applying gelcoat, how long can it sit before sanding?

    If you can not leave a mark with gentle push of a finger nail then you can start sanding.
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    Do you do your own work ??----Have you looked into what annual service appointment costs on a big 4 stroke ?
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    First time applying gelcoat, how long can it sit before sanding?

    You could try sanding too early.----I doubt you could wait too long.-----What do the instructions say about curing / hardening time at various temperatures ???
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    Primer bypass solenoid troubleshooting

    Ignition switch may be faulty or wire is not connected properly.----Wire might be cut somewhere.-----The primer may not sound a loud click , depends on your hearing.
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    Primer bypass solenoid troubleshooting

    When you push the key in the primer valve should CLICK.-------And the key is to be pushed in and held in while cranking the motor over.-----The primer is a valve and it is not a pump.
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