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    Majestic 4.2 doesn't run long at WOT

    I have rebuilt an old 1956 Majestic 4.2 (air cooled 2K 212 Champion Engine) I have it running nicely using Stihl Air Cooled 2Stroke Oil 16:1. I bring it to WOT and get the A/F mixture set. After about a minute or so there starts to hear engine noise "clicking" and a "clapping sound" then it...
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    Possible to over-rev 1971 4HP Johnson?

    Possible to over-rev 1971 4HP Johnson? I reset my timing more on the advanced side and not sure if it is my tach, or may be knocking too much water out of the smaller newer barrel I am using. Revs going over 6000. Suspect lack of water resistance, but curious if it is possible to over tune it.
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    4hp 1971 Johnson Timing

    I have a 1971 4hp Johnson and set the points to .020 like advised. Then I came across a website "Leeroys Ramblings" he has an article on how to set the timing at WOT. I found that my timing marks were off and after opening the points to get the tic marks aligned, I am close to 030 gap now. It...
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    1956 Majestic M2N Cooling tube

    As I stated in another post, I have two 1956 Majestic (Champion) M2Ns. One is in a box in pieces, the other was complete less the lower gear housing. My question is, between the two of them I cannot find evidence of where the impeller tube terminates on the top end. From the impeller area...
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    1951 Majestic (Champion) M2B Delux

    I just picked up 2 1951 Majestic 4.2HP M2B outboards. One all apart in a box, the other 90percent. Together. The Problem: I can not get either of the two lower gear units apart. There is a Brass nut that the shaft runs through and that is screwed flush into the cast housing. It uses a spanning...
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    Negative Camber

    Hello, I have an EZ Load Trailer single axle. GVWR 3000# for DMV. I have a bent axle which is resulting in negative camber (more on the left wheel) I was reading but can't find the answer I am looking for. I was thinking, would flipping the axle, which is 2" square), would this help getting it...
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    1971 Johnson 4HP trolling rpms ?

    Hello, I just rebuilt a 1971 Johnson 4HP. 4R71D I was wondering what I should be targeting for a "lowest" or "trolling" RPM. It seems to be the slowest and smoothest combination is at 675. Thanks, Sal
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    Briggs n Stratton Outboard

    Hello, I obtained and rebuilt the lower from a 1956 Johnson AD-10M 7.5HP. I successfully coupled it with a Briggs N Stratton "L Head" 6hp from a power washer. It is essentially the same engine except for the OHV head used on their Outboard. My question... Does anyone have a "real" one that they...
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    Mercarb PIA

    I have rebuilt my mercarb (4.3L) When I set the float to 14mm it floods. I raised it to 17mm, doesn't flood, but stalls when I goose the throttle. Set it back to 14mm and changed to a springless solid needle. It floods. Nothing wrong witn accelerator pump, change that twice. Two new floats one...
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    vacuum source?

    Hello, I rebuilt my Mercarb on my 4.3Litre today. Everything was fine out of the water but after putting it in I kept having problems. One of which, I fixed, the float was set to high although I followed the instructions to the letter (27mm). The carb kept flooding, now it is vapor. The...
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    leaning wheel

    Hello, I have a single anxle, 3000 GVWR EzLoader trailer. The right wheel is almost plumb, but the left leans in about an inch and is very noticable. There is NO wobble at any speed, forward or reverse. It bothers me when I watch it in my side view mirror. Is this an immediate concern? Sal
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    Air horn vent hose ?

    Hello, I was just looking at my 1988 2bl MerCarb and found a brass 90 degree fitting with a 2 ft hose attached to it (on the back of the air horn) that was just laying in the bilge area un attached to anything. Where is this supposed to go? Three manuals yet I can't figure it out there are no...
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    Correct Prop?

    Hello, I have a 4.3Litre 175hp Mercruiser with an Alpha One Gen One 1.84R on my 18 foot 1989 Celebrity. I banged up the prop today and ordered an new one from Iboats. I ordered a Turning Point Hustler Alum 14-1/4x23 with hub kit. (H-1423) I hope my edjucated guess it right in picking that...
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    What is this ???????????

    I don't know why this was moved from this forum... Sorry I am going to put it back. Anyway, does anyone know what this black box is under the dash of my 1988/89 Celebrity 180vb. I am referring to the box on the left of the picture.
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    What is this?????

    Hello, I have a 1988/89 Celebrity 180vb and would like to know what this black box is in the left side of the picture. It is located under my dash facing the bow. Thanks for the help. Sal
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    What is this?????

    Anyone???? I have a 1989 Celebrity 180v. What is the black box under the dash board, on the left with the selection dial? Sal
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    Does the trim pump continue to run?

    Hello, I was wondering my trim functionality seem to be fine. The outdrive goes up and down and stops at what I can tell Ok positions. My trim guage doesn't work (I have to see why this weekend). My question is, if you continue to hold the trim thumb lever up or down after the out drive reaches...
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    alpha one lower clunk

    Hello, I am brand new to boating but have a lot of mechanical experience and a lot of experience with gearing and motion components. I bought my first boat and it has an alpha one gen one drive. I changed the water pump and after putting the lower back on ten times, I am getting a clunk noise...
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    Load clunking in lower alpha one

    Hello, I am brand new to boating but have a lot of mechanical experience and a lot of experience with gearing and motion components. I bought my first boat and it has an alpha one gen one drive. I changed the water pump and after putting the lower back on ten times, I am getting a clunk noise...
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