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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    ?????----The ignition on a " Fat Fifty "----Was a belt driven , self contained magneto.-----A completely different ignition is found on a 69 model V-4.
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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    Part # of the cap is ??----Yes, all the wires screw into the cap.
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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    What kind of plug wires are on your motor?---Wire core ?----Something else?
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    17 vs 19 vs 21 Pitch?

    Agreed-----Motor RPM / holeshot changes.----Just more proof that many folks to not understand the concept of POWER and LOAD.-----And electric car power consumption.-----
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    17 vs 19 vs 21 Pitch?

    did a test 40 years ago.-----Same boat / motor.----Same day within an hour.-------A 19 " RPM 5800 , speed 54 MPH.----21" speed 54 MPH at 5300 RPM----23" speed 54 MPH and 4900 RPM.
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    Trying to identify Bombardier Johnson model

    Johson impeller $52.00-----Suzuki impeller appears to be $39.00
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    Ideas for using scrap fiberglass.

    Need to be carbon fiber to help modern boats.
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    Trying to identify Bombardier Johnson model

    ???----That would be different colour paint and decals.
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    Mercury 7.5 3450274 shift rod E clip missing.

    Remove the lock screw.-----Use vice grip.-----Rotate bushing back and forth and pull up.
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    Trying to identify Bombardier Johnson model

    Water pump should be easy to find !-----Yes the X is for a longer model.
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    Trying to identify Bombardier Johnson model

    A Suzuki ---marketed by Bombardier from 2003 to 2006.
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    2007 40hp Merc carb and compression questions

    It clearly states " minimum " compression is 87 PSI
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    Acceleration problems

    That would be a carbureted engine.-----How did it run for you last season ?----They sound good on 5 of 6 cylinders.----Post actual compression values here.---Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" pm each lead?
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    1975 Evinrude 9.9hp won't shift out of reverse

    Sorry mate.----These precision 9.9 / 15 HP lower units do not need / use any shims !
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    1975 Evinrude 9.9hp won't shift out of reverse

    The issue with this lower unit is an easy fix on my work bench.-----Just need to understand these simple lower units.
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    How many very new 4 stroke engines will be running trouble free at age 50 to 75 years old ?

    You can hear some 4 strokes corroding away in fresh water.-----Poor quality materials were used in some years.
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    1975 Evinrude 9.9hp won't shift out of reverse

    A 50 year old lower unit needs to come apart for inspection.----Be easy to remove broken piece from yoke.----Then remove bushing and clean it up.-----No hammer required at all I think.
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    2007 40hp Merc carb and compression questions

    Most 4 strokes have 150+ PSI as far as I know.
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    Testing thermostat with torch

    Agreed----At around $20 or so it is hardly worth testing , compared to the cost of an overhaul; of said 3 cylinder motor.
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    Sad Day For the SS United States

    How ironic that a vessel named ---" United States "----- is going down / sinking this year.-----Is it an ominous sign ?
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