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  1. jimmbo

    Can not stop wanting a Butterball Turkey.

    As long as it is cooked to at least 190F, and served the moment it comes out of the oven, I will eat it, if not, I pass. I had a visit with Sam and Ella, a few years ago, and don't want a reunion
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    Can not stop wanting a Butterball Turkey.

    Butterball...
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    Carb Needle condition / function

    Think of this kind of 2bbl as 2 Carbs, that share a Fuel Bowl, Throttle and Choke Shafts.
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    Carb Needle condition / function

    Both are Damaged, and should be replaces
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    Evinrude 85HP 1979 (85995R)

    https://www.marineengine.com/cart/index.php?prod_rn=92176&quantity=1
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    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    I will assume it is a SD Card. SanDisk, part of Western Digital, does, or did, have a Data Recovery Service.
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    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    What kind of Card, and what brand? Bouncing Waves while recovering from Spinal Surgery?
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    Trailer fit?

    The Boat is a couple of Inches too far back, as those Bunks are unsupported Wood. I would than either cut the Bunks, or move them forward, until the End is directly above the Connection to the Trailer Frame. that is where I would have the Transom, located. If you want to have the Transom further...
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    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    Which Prop?
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    i have 2 mercury 90hp towers 1 is 78 one is 84

    It will fit. The 78 likely is a Older Style, with a less streamlined shape. My 78 90 had the post 78 gearcase on it.
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    Prop for Merc

    Boat weighs about 310 lbs. Looks like what used to be called a car topper Is just shy of 14ft Is rated 40hp Max. 45kmh is about 28mph, which appear a bit slow for a 14ft with a 50, we used to get better than 30 with a crank rated 35hp on a 14 ft Rpms are low, but maybe the Tach is not set...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 Prop Question

    If you want higher top end, ditch the 4 blade, and reprop with a 3 blade to attain the 4800rpm What condition is the Engine in Mechanically, as in what are the Compression Test Numbers?
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    What accurate humidity level in full basement stops all mold ?

    I keep mine at 30-35% yr round, and I would go lower if I could
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    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    I will stand with that Statement. I had read about it several times back in the 70s
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    I Know What Happened But Why?

    If the Flywheel Nut has been over torqued, it stretches the Taper, and that can cause Problems, including Shearing, down the road
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    What oil should I use?

    It is Blended to a Spec that Mercury specifies
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    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    Actually, if the engine is completely Antifriction Bearing, including Piston Pin, it can survive running at idle with No Oil.
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    What oil should I use?

    You really can't Go Wrong, by following the Manual.
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    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    Premixing prior to adding to the Boat Tank is the only way to insure a Consistent Mix. Contrary to Popular Belief, the Oil does not Self-mix very well, especially when the Tank is more than 1/2 full and not subject to serious G Forces to sloth the Mix around.
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    Mercury thunderbolt 500

    There is no hole. The Key in this case, fills the Void in the Driveshaft
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