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Sorry for the spell checker mistake....I meant NYLOK nuts, A metal nut with a nylon insert to keep it from vibrating loose.

Checked the flywheel key??

cycle and refill a few times to purge any air .......unlikely you had 2 problems...seals and motor at the same time.

The dust cap or bearing buddy provides the seal on the front. That’s why those rubber pieces need replaced on the caps used with axles...

Thanks, I'll look further into it this winter. I need to get back to more pressing projects. I mainly wanted to verify the motor had...

30 year old boat has probably had more then a few changes. TB4 is fine, hope you have replaced that 3M scotch lock --- they BAD on...

I assume you tested for power at the #2 coil primary? A standard voltmeter may not show the quick pulse that fires the coil. You might...

I assume you tested for power at the #2 coil primary? A standard voltmeter may not show the quick pulse that fires the coil. You might...

Some stinky old fuel in the carbs. And the hoses look original. I'll need to clean up some corroded wiring and clean the carbs, and run...

139, 137, 135. Spark jumps a 1/2 inch gap on 1 & 3. No spark on #2. No spark even at coil of #2. . Really funky build for getting to the...

139, 137, 135. Spark jumps a 1/2 inch gap on 1 & 3. No spark on #2. No spark even at coil of #2. . Really funky build for getting to the...

Re: If you have high charge voltage, please read Will the moderator please delete the posts relating to the bickering between a couple...

Yes 8M0214948 Seal Carrier It will include the 8M0142854 O-ring and one 864319 double lip seal. If you're doing an impeller job...

That is a 1985-86 year model and as racerone marketed as Mercury and also marketed as Tohatsu. Here in Europe it also was rated as 4Hp...

Does it just sit low or is it sitting low because it is water logged. I only ask because at that age and being new to you there can be...