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    E10 and old 2-stroke engines?

    Been using E 10 since it came out, there were many warnings about having alchol compliant hoses and gaskets and give old fuel systems a thorough cleaning before switching to E10 fuels. If those warningS were followed you wont have any issues !! My neighbor has numerous old cars from the...
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    yamaha 2hp 2-stroke idles fine but dies at higher revs

    If the engine is running, then adjust until it runs its best. If motor is not staying running, they typically start about 1 1/2 - 2 turns out as a starting point
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Yep, so was mine so I built a bigger barn !! A man has gotta do what a mans gotta do !! Lol...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    When I move over to them in the future, I will pull rhem and store them in my heated garage. If we were to get a chilly night before time for winter storage, then the old conventional There is a minium voltage that must be maintained or the battery will die. Not sure what the lifepo4 requires...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Great reason to put a heater in your barn/ garage !!
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    Bewildered

    Before getting in to deep on electrical issues, do a deep dive into the transom and stringers !! At that age you have a 98% probability that all the wood interior structure is rotted out, making the boat unsafe. For your own safety, please check it out carefully !!
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    Quicksilver grease - trailer and u-joints

    Ha ha...always thought your motto was "some grease is better than no grease"..... has that changed ? Lol...
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    No air filters?

    Water is not a dusty dirty atmosphere and the cover is designed to trap any real dust particles and let them settle. On racing engines where there is no cover, they do add filters/ spark arrestors.
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    Is this boat salvageable???

    Part it out , the boat is a rotted out piece of junk
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    Quicksilver grease - trailer and u-joints

    No worries !!
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    yamaha 2hp 2-stroke idles fine but dies at higher revs

    I think I have the same motor but badged as a Mercury. Sounds like fuel flow issue from the tank. Probably in the fuel shut off valve. Disconnect from carb and see how good the fuel flow is!!! While you have it apart, cleanout the fuel tank, replace the hoses, mabey even flush out the carb...
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    02 mercury no plane

    Do you have acess to a computor to check it out ?? These high tech motors are all electrical controlled and can be hard to figure out without the tools required. ECU is a high probability but only testing can say for sure.
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    Has anyone actually seen ethenol ruin anything?

    You must ve sure your equipment is set up to run E fuel! On my old marine engines, I thoroughly cleaned the system, changed gaskets and hoses to be E rated and never had an issue. When being stored for more than a couple months I add stabilizer, never an issue... Been using E fuel since it...
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    When I upgrade my TM batteries to lifepo4 I will use dedicated chargers to keep them full. No way would I use an alternator to charge one. My starting battery will remain an agm until alternator issues on lipos are fixed for sure. These lipo type batteries are designed for long drains with...
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    Beginner Buying Used Question Re. Sea Trials

    Without knowing your budget limits, I can only offer my experiences over 60 years of boat ownership. The boats I have owned and sold over the years have values under 10K, so if you shopping for higher values then things might be different. Whether dealer or private owner one of the first...
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    2010 Mercury 90hp 2 stroke opinions

    Get a factory service manual and follow the recomendations. The factory knows what is best for there motors. First thing I would do is replace the water pump just to be sure. Check all the fuel hoses outside and under the cowl. Check lower unit for any signs if leaks, drain and refill then...
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    Weatherproof Fabric Adhesive?

    Try "goop", I use it alot, never had it come off !! Repaired a couple awning tears with it, lasted a few years till I sold it..
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    1976 35hp Evinrude cranks up and dies out

    Did you repla e ALL the gaskets O rings, diaphrams, needles, seats and everything? Rebuild kit??
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    Outboard Mounting Height

    Gotta have the engine running perfect or any adjustments on height will be useless. From your post, sounds like motor has issues that need corrected first.
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    Lost key

    If you have the lock numbers a key can be ordered, I had on ordered thru BassPro, had to wait over 6 weeks to get it.
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