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    1st Boat Recommendation - Ontario

    They used " white covers " in 1966 and many other years.-----With pictures many folks can pinpoint the year of these motors.
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    1988 Mercury 50HP - mercury tilt kill switch

    Part # is---87-33386A3----$65
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    1st Boat Recommendation - Ontario

    Not sure if there are any 2020 models left.------The supply of good used boats is low at this time.----Everybody seems to want to go boating.----Folks are not spending thousands to go to Blue Jays games and Leaf games.-----They have used that money to go fishing.------New prices will shock...
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    What did I do wrong with Transom?

    It is the glass that gives it the strength.-------Look up ----radius of gyration ------Part of structural engineering lingo.-----For the floor I am using 1/2" foam core material with carbon fiber on one side , perhaps kevlar on the other side.----Very strong because the FOAM seperates the strong...
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    40hp vs 50hp looper pistons and rods. Scratching my head!

    The 56 cube 70 HP models also used the 3.1875 bore.----But good luck with your motors.
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    40hp vs 50hp looper pistons and rods. Scratching my head!

    How did you determine that the 2 cylinder and 3 cylinder use the same rods ??----Me just curious is all.
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    40hp vs 50hp looper pistons and rods. Scratching my head!

    And why do you say the bore size is different ??----The 56 cube 3 cylinder might have the same bore as the 2 cylinder looper for many years !
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    40hp vs 50hp looper pistons and rods. Scratching my head!

    Why do you say about the cut out ----" letting more exhaust volume out "----There is no exhaust in the crankcase !
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    1991 johnson 90 V4 High idle issue

    Yes 110 % sure there is a port just ahead of the starter motor.----Remove plug ( item #9 ) that is in the pressure port.----Mount the pump with 2 screws ( 10-24 ) and a gasket.----Or come over I show you how easy it is.
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    What did I do wrong with Transom?

    Visit -----boat building candy stores.------noah's-------Compositescanada----And I am sure many more for information on quality boat building materials.
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    Max Horsepower Rating Interpretation

    If you plan on keeping the boat then go with composite materials.-----If you go boating on a wee pond ( warm water ) with hundreds of helpers around then you can cut corners.-------If you go boating in the middle of nowhere use the best materials !-----Saw a boat sink in Lake Huron.-----Folks...
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    1991 johnson 90 V4 High idle issue

    Pictures in post #12 and 13 are your motor or something else ??----Did you confirm key on your motor is sheared at this time , yes or no ?
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    1991 johnson 90 V4 High idle issue

    A sheared flywheel key was suggested in post #2 in this saga.
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    1991 johnson 90 V4 High idle issue

    See post #2 ?
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    flywheel removal

    ????-----The smaller motors used 1/4-20 all day long !!----The universal OMC puller has different bolts for different motors and motor parts.----Have 3 of those pullers here.
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    flywheel removal

    Try 1/4-20.-------That has been standard thread on small OMC motors for about 50 years or so.-----Perhaps someone molested these holes ?
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    1991 johnson 90 V4 High idle issue

    How did you confirm that flywheel key is OK ???-----Is the flywheel nut torqued to 102.5 FT-LBS at this moment ?----I always encourage owners of these motors to do a compression test for future reference.------Post your numbers.
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    1985 Mercury 50 HP 4 cylinder runs very boggy

    Serial # of this motor ?---Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?-----Run with timing light hooked up.----See what happens to spark when motor falters.
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    flywheel removal

    They are 1/4-20.----Flywheel hubs are stretched over the crankshaft taper.----They do not come off easily.----The right technique must be used.
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    1991 johnson 90 V4 High idle issue

    I do not believe the fuel pump or any hoses are your issue !
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