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  1. guy48065

    Cruelty

    Why would a mfr bury something so necessary to regular maintenance? Am I supposed to remove the power head to change the plugs, fog the cylinder, etc? There's also no bowl drain on this Sea King (Chrysler).
  2. guy48065

    1996 Force 40HP with a 70HP carb?

    So you were being sarcastic with your advice in post #2? There has been a great number of posts about the 9.9/15hp carb swap. That might be a special case but it's probably responsible for unrealistic expectations.
  3. guy48065

    1996 Force 40HP with a 70HP carb?

    But you won't get 70hp. The bore & stroke of the cylinders is the same but the 70 has 3 cylinders--a 50% increase in displacement. I would assume you'll need to rejet that carb for your reduced airflow.
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    Eska 7.5 14038A 1977 no spark

    I have 3 of these 7.5hp Eskas. One has always run, another ran when I bought it but quit when I ran it at home. Timing plate fixed that one. I have another replacement timing plate for the 3rd but haven't gotten around to that project. I guess that officially makes me a masochist. They're...
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    Are plastic props junk?

    That's the plan. Would a Yamaha 9-spline fit?
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    Are plastic props junk?

    Is this "9-spline, pin drive" prop really that much of a bastard hub?
  7. guy48065

    Are plastic props junk?

    I don't have enough hands for meters & timing lights when operating a tiller-steered outboard. If the Tiny Tach isn't reliable maybe there's something like it that is?
  8. guy48065

    VRO Failure & Life Expectancy

    Consider vro delete?
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    Eska 7.5 14038A 1977 no spark

    Lawnmowers don't have a rotating ignition plate that varies the timing. No link & sync. Have you actually heard of such a swap?
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    Eska 7.5 14038A 1977 no spark

    Not really. My approach is to eliminate the easy stuff: Check the spark coil resistance. Check connections. Make sure kill wire isn't shorted. If that's ok the only thing left that affects spark is the ignition plate ass'y. I'd love to know of an alternative to that trigger module.
  11. guy48065

    Are plastic props junk?

    The question of what to use to monitor rpm isn't motor-specific and can be applied to any portable OB or boat that doesn't have a tach.
  12. guy48065

    Eska 7.5 14038A 1977 no spark

    The Eska solid state ignitions are their Achilles heel. Parts are no longer available and good used parts are going for big bucks. The charging coil & ignition module are part of the ignition plate and were never available separately.
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    Are plastic props junk?

    Well I'm glad to hear plastic is fine for small outboards. Thank you! A related question: IF I'm interested in peak performance and maybe want to try a different prop--what do you all use to measure rpm? I can't recall ever seeing a recommendation on what to use on a little motor. Is one of...
  14. guy48065

    Are plastic props junk?

    I imagine the answer has a lot to do with the hp of the motor. I have a Force 5hp (1990 Merc) that I like for it's light weight. I've only run it in a barrel so I don't know how it performs on the lake. It has the original plastic prop. Do these flatten out under load?
  15. guy48065

    Fixing trim gauge

    Also check the short ground screw on the sender isn't cut or corroded.
  16. guy48065

    A couple basic testing questions

    You want to stake your reputation on those procedures? 🤣
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    What type fuel hose?

    So it was mentioned that urethane hose is sometimes used on performance snowmobiles. Because of the similarities I asked this question on a jetski forum I visit and a builder there admitted he uses it for visual 'pop' but it needs to be replaced every 5 years or so. No advantage other than...
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    A couple basic testing questions

    I'm not overthinking it. I'm asking what method we're all supposed to use. My day job involves testing, standards and procedures so getting everyone on the same page is just how I approach things. The answer given is FIVE BRISK FULL PULLS If that's not standard procedure I'm sure someone will...
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    Fuel setup two outboards, one tank.

    Does that happen? My pontoon sits at my cottage for weeks between visits & the carbs never dry out. A squeeze of the bulb when switching over might help insure all bowls are full for awhile.
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    Fuel setup two outboards, one tank.

    In theory the check valves in 2 primer bulbs would isolate each carb from the other but I agree they are so cheap it might not work well. BUT In order for one carb to suck air from the other it would need to pull the inlet valve off the seat. That doesn't seem likely.
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