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The boat that I am doing had the bow eye bolted through a piece of wood.------It now has 2 bow eyes in place with " non rotting " material.------I regularly visit a place where the yard is littered with boats.-----Fortunately the former owners listened to the advice when they were told.-----"...

Those use the same lower unit as their 2 strokes.-----Treid and proven water pumps.----Have to ask.-----Water is 15 cm above the impeller when testing?

Motors and drives are easy to repair.-----Rotten plywood cores not so much.

Post the compression numbers on that 50 year old motor.----Set the low speed needles at 5/8th turn out.---Is thermostat in place and working ?------Put boat in water and do final adjusting of low speed mixture.-----You should also install a new water pump impeller now.

Fresh water / short season is even a better choice.

Try-----king's propeller repair---Ontario , Canada---Good freshwater used might be available.

New boats are just like new cars / trucks / EV's / houses.------All out of my snack bracket

1964 ?----1970 ?----1985 ?----1988 ?---1995 ?----They are not all the same.

That gentleman has videos where he tries to remove the tapered dowel on OMC motors.-----Drives them in the wrong direction.-----For entertainment purposes only !!!

Try 21-1/4" for your motor.----Are you aware of how to measure this ??

Why would you want to use a 70 HP dimension on your 90 HP.-----Just post your model # or describe your engine.-----Is it a 60 degree carbureted ?

??---Well there are 2 different 90 HP models !----So you need to post the model # to get the correct measurement !

A 49 or 56 cubic inch model ?----Model # is ?

Your mobile mechanic should have no trouble figuring this out.-----But test run with another tank and hose.----Test run with a timing light one cylinder at a time out on the lake.----See if you are losing spark.-----Checked the flywheel key ?----Any sign of water on the plugs ?

Post picture of / explain condition of this old impeller.----This is always interesting to me.

True story.-----One time the police were running down the dock to their boat.------Folks told them that I was already 1/2 to the location of the emergency.-----Turns out the overturned canoe was able to get out of trouble by themselves.----Other time folks said----" if we were in trouble , we...

The motor may well have sat for 30 years.----At any rate most motors should have a new impeller every 5 years.

Get the correct prop for the 3 cylinder OMC.----Try a 15" pitch if it bogs with a 17" pitch.

You will need a ----" cold beer to warm up your hands "----on a trip like that.

Why 24 volt ??----What voltage is the system on the Mercury ?