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    57 Golden Javelin

    "What I always do" to these old girls BEFORE (might be too late LOL) you start cranking it over and running it, check the gearcase oil by TRYING not to stir it up too much. This is because a long sitting engine will separate any water in the gearbox, and if it's been upright...
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    Long or short shaft

    You want to measure it "plumb" rather than down the incline of the transom. If you "Google" (search) this there are some charts, short is around 15 from ventilation plate to top of clamp area, long is around 20. "It varies."
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    Method to repair damaged crank/ flywheel key?

    No I just do this for a hobby. If I can't fix this one it will become a "parts motor." Unfortunately 2 other 40's I have--one a long shaft--are the much hated electric shift. But one or the other may provide a power-head for this one.
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    This proves it

    I have a deal with the devil. It's a done deal I'm "going down there" but he agreed I get to be in charge of engineers. In my life I've done some work, my own, cars, pickups, a little farm stuff, sold auto parts for 15 years, worked in HVAC/R service about a dozen, and for a...
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    1954 Montgomery ward seaking 5hp question

    Normally it's other way around. High speed jet/ needle is in the BOTTOM of the carb, slow speed at the top
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    Method to repair damaged crank/ flywheel key?

    So can you point to some recognized procedure? It is not in any manuals I possess...................
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    Method to repair damaged crank/ flywheel key?

    Well the crank may be damaged beyond lapping, but just how do you do that? After all the flywheel is much softer than the crank, so you are trying to "lap" two vastly different metals. I am somewhat reluctant to "burn" another flywheel and find later that the thing ate that...
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    1954 Montgomery ward seaking 5hp question

    You certain it's running on both cylinders? Those carbs are easy and generally I've cleaned a few of them without even replacing anything. The carb gaskets were great quality, and if it's ever been replaced you might be able to save it. If the needles don't have effect, likely...
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    Method to repair damaged crank/ flywheel key?

    I'm kicking around "simple" (redneck?) but effective methods to repair a damaged crank/ key/ flywheel. Bear in mind I'm 73, "how much longer" can I use this? I have an early Johnson 40hp with the so called 35 HP size crank taper. The keyway on both the crank and flywheel...
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    Anybody know what happened to the "retro-crestliner" site?

    Seems to be gone. One big "downer" is that they had posted scans of old old catalogs--old like me LOL. I just sold a 16' 58 Crestliner "Flying Crest" which was way too much for me to handle on local ramps, and still have my fun little 12' "decked bow Commander' as well as a...
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    Inaccurate fuel gauge?

    Some random thoughts. Not all gauges are a simple current/ resistance situation. Some gauges are a "bridge" and generally can be identified by having two gauge terminals plus REQUIRING a ground, either the gauge housing or a 3rd terminal. Some gauges you can do research and...
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    1993 Sea Ray/ Mercruiser 4.3/ Thunderbolt IV ignition timing

    Thanks you guys, I had found that "how it works" article before I posted this. I've used a number of 4 pin HEI modules to convert ignitions on non--marine stuff. LOL I once had a 20R Toyota in a Cletrac dozer- Toyota dist driving a GM 4 pin HEI. My Dart when it was together...
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    1993 Sea Ray/ Mercruiser 4.3/ Thunderbolt IV ignition timing

    Hi I don't know what you mean TB-4 or manual 18 but anyway looks like 8BTDC I assume that you just set this at low idle? I can find nothing on this system that seems to be a disconnect for the advance in the unit Thanks for the reply
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    1993 Sea Ray/ Mercruiser 4.3/ Thunderbolt IV ignition timing

    Can someone tell me for certain what the initial timing is on a 93 Merc V6 4.3/ Thunderbolt IV ignition? I've searched........there is nothing to unplug like some of the later modules...... And before you get off the track this does not appear to be a V or VI. It has the small module...
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    Need advice and parts, J / E 50 /75 V4 short shaft conversion

    Sometimes I really get stupid. Have 3 outboards in various states of non-function. Two old V4 50 and one Evinrude 75hp all long shaft. One is V4SL-11 sn 1845375 is 1959 the other is 50hp Johnson V4S-10 sn 1804773 1958 I NEED SHORT LOLOL Conversion target is a 61 Evinrude Starfilte 75 model...
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    Old guy old boat--52 Crestliner decked bow 12 ft steering rigging?

    Howdy from the N end of Idaho. Just bought an old 12 ft Crestliner, seems to be a "decked bow Commander" or possibly "Speedster" and someone has removed the steering, and installed a new dash piece. They also removed everything related except the cable guides. Can anyone supply a photo of the...
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