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    Eska 1945b compression test

    If that is a single cylinder air cooled model it might be lower. I had a model from the early 60's, years back that only carried about 75-80 lbs but ran very well.
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    Fuel pump oil injection

    See that happen on my 1992 classic if I leave the fuel line connected to the engine. Over time I will see the clear fuel filter which is just a foot from the fuel connecter begin to turn blue from the oil. I returned to my old habit of disconnecting the fuel line from the engine when I load...
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    Engine fogging

    I have used fogging oil many times with no issues..
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    Increase power 1993 150 proV

    Not worth the trouble making all those changes, if that speed is not quick enough, go to a bigger motor would be my vote.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    Do keep in mind that those outboards with loooong histories are two strokes which are designed to run at wot for long periods of time. With 4 strokes taking over the market, we don't really have a long history to make comparisons. Obviously any machine will last much longer with proper...
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    Outboard life expectancy

    My outboard is over 30 years old, used regularly by all owners, maintenence has been kept up its entire life !! Engine looks like new and runs like new, if properly maintained....forever!!
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    Swapping engines 2004 90hp mercury to a 1989 125 Force wiring

    With the QC issues and lack of parts, why would you make a move backwards going from Merc to a Force ??
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    johnson 60 hp key

    Hopefully, when you get this figured out, you will also get a spare key ??
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    First Aid Kit

    I just carry a basic kit with a couple extras we added as my kids and grandkids are in the medical field and made suggestions. But...in all honesty, been a boat owner for over 60 years and can honestly say, I have never had to use any of my first aid kits !!
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    Are All Boats Repairable?

    With enough time and money, anything can be fixed. You do have a big job on your hands !!
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    What would cause my FSK16 to not be propelled by my Johnson JW10 3hp?

    You can use the squeeze bottles, but they can become messy quick. The pumps that fit the quart bottles are much easier and cheap to buy.
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    Suzuki 20hp … add a bit of power

    You mean 15"....15' would be one heck of a long shaft !!
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    2000 Johnson 40 hp Won’t start

    Quit using starting fluid, it will hurt your engine !! The ether strips oil off the cylinders and can score those cylinders....
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    Suzuki 20hp … add a bit of power

    Unless I screwed up my math, 381 cm is around 150 inches tall.....that would be one really long shaft !! Now, if you meant 381 mm then yoy woukd need a 15" length or what is considered a short shaft. The cav plate needs to be slightly below the bottom of your boat.
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    Suzuki 20hp … add a bit of power

    Once you get the prop "bite" figured out, you need a tach to find out max rpm at wot....otherwise your just guessing..
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    Boat floor attachment

    Yes, unless you add a small dab of silicone or my preference is " goop" ...I like the idea of being able to remove the floor if needed, to each his own, but never had a screw come loose with a dab of goop before you screw it in.
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    boat storage

    Just making a recomendation is all, your the one making an issue about shooting the vermin...
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    What would cause my FSK16 to not be propelled by my Johnson JW10 3hp?

    Should be two screws, one on bottom and one called a vent about 8-10" higher up
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    1978 Islander 22 I/O

    For what it might be worth, my 1983 Islander had the 3.0 140 hp with a 24 gallon tank, my range was just over 100 miles at cruising speed.
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    What would cause my FSK16 to not be propelled by my Johnson JW10 3hp?

    The water pump is actually quite simple and easy, there are U tube videos on that, the screw on the lower unit can be reused, it is the gasket washer under the screw that keeps water out. Last ones I bought were 3 for less than 5 bucks. Once you drop the leg and look inside the pump, you might...
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