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    Make my decision

    I have a 1991 200hp 2.5L XR4 Magnum II with a rod through the block. I bought a 1992 2.4L 200hp block that I can not find the serial number on on ebay for $600 with 120 compression across the board except 1 cyl. reading 105. 1. Should I pay someone $500 to do the powerhead swap as is and then...
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    New Project 21' Continental Barcone

    I bought her on craigslist pretty cheap. I finished the rebuild on my 16' VIP last year and needed a new distraction. VIP rebuild - http://photobucket.com/sweatequity I would like to enclose the transom which is currently notched and add a self made outboard bracket. I was hoping for some...
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    Year Long Project - Maiden Voyage/Beach Trip 1 Week - Motor Dies Beyond Idle

    Johnson 1975 85hp V4 - I have a Factory Service Manaual Tried to start her for the first time, took a little while and only would start with warm up lever around midway. Runs fairly rough, lot of vibration/ shakes the boat a bit - still on trailer. As I continue to push the warm up lever down...
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    Johnson 85ESL75 - Carbs, Intake P&P, Fuel Pump Rebiuld - Pics

    Last time I tried to start her it sounded like she wasn't getting fuel, couldn't keep it running without spraying direct into carbs. Figured I would discount most probably fuel issues before the hull is done and I try again. Remarkably clean for a 75
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    Tilt Cylinder Seal Kit 1975 85hp

    I have a 1975 Johnson 85ESl75. Everything was working fine when I brought it down from Pittsburgh. As part of my rebuild I have found the port side hydraulic cylinder does not work. It gets fluid to it, I am assuming the seals are bad. I found at some point a rebuild or seal kit for it and can?t...
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    Here We Go..... Again. 1976 VIP Rebuild 16ft

    I bought this boat in 2001 for $1200. 85hp Johnson, trolling, fishfinder, boat & trailer. As my cousin was a cedar strip canoe builder, I figured I had the resources to fix any boat problems and made the purchase based on the motor. All in all a good decision. Ripped the floor out, pulled the...
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