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    Tohatsu MFS20E-FI

    You men a a fuel/water separator unit, it's entirely up to you, never have installed one nor plan installing one in the near future, use fresh fuel on all my outings every time. The internal fuel filter it's a mesh type filter if cleaned regularly will work as new for as long the motor works...
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    Spare parts and manuals

    Service Manuals are generally sold at a cost whether physical or On Line ones. Being a brand new out of the box motor won't be needing spare parts any time soon... Happy Boating
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    Those Annoying Jellyfish.-

    We used to have jellyfish issues usually during summer times, but now these annoying invertebrates are seen all year round, doesn't matter at all if the water is cold, bathers, swimmers, paddleboarders and kayakers watch out for them... At least this loner had a good undeterred time lying...
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    Overheating

    Most Owner's Manual states very poor indications regarding testing or flushing any motor on dry land whether using a flushing adapter, bins, barrels or muffs, it's up to you to find the best method to flush with fresh water your beloved motor... Happy Boating
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    Prop for my pontoon boat

    5800-6400 wot rpm are the tech specs for a in-line 4, 16 valve DOHC motor, if it's the same motor powering your toon at just 4200 wot rpm that motor is being extremely lugged which is no bueno. If the motor is 100% healthy and in top running condition that prop must be changed ASAP for less...
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    Johnson 70 overheating at high revs

    If the impeller springs their blades fully straight when removed from the cup, that impeller remains in good working condition, whereas with bent blades it's a shot impeller. For peace of mind & wallet install a new one in. If keeps overheating, run the motor at wot with removed thermostat and...
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    Overheating

    Could it be the overheating alarm's sensor triggering prematurely due to being faulty ? For how long did the motor was tested on such bin when the overheat alarm went on ? The issue is that you can't possibly cool any motor with heated water recirculating inside the bin. The bin, barrel needs...
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    Johnson 70 overheating at high revs

    That's a 52 year oldie run in fresh or salt water to start with ? How old is the water pump ? Remove the thermostat and check its physical condition if extremely salted, rusted, seized whatever, without thermo go for a wot test run and check if went much better, if not can go from there as more...
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    50 hp water pump replacement

    I'd guess the threaded coupler is screwed till stops tight as you found it before being uscrewed. 4S (Four Stroke)... Happy Boating
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    What kind of glue/cement for attaching fin boxes to PVC skirt?

    If you mean the patch kit that comes with every inflatable with just the glue and patch, it's only good for emergency patching situations, will not hold nor last that long compared to 2 part glue and hardener. Check IBoats, Amazon, West Marine, Defender for them. Mix and apply as indicated by...
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    Tension adjustment for 1991 15 hp Mariner tiller steer?

    There should be a bolt located on the swivel bracket, turn it CW a bit till the loose issue is canceled, don't over tight the nut or risk screwing what's inside the swivel bracket. A proper adjustment it's the one that when the tiller is released the boat will run at a straight line... Happy...
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    Anchors and Chains.-

    Final Assembly : Tested the 2.2 Lb blue Cooper anchor in a sandy flat bottom with the following assembled specs : Sea bed depth 15 Ft, Rope Length 45 Ft, + 3.0 Kg Anchor, Shackle and 10 Ft/ 8 mm SS chain. While the Admiral dropped the anchor and chain till reached the bottom, reversed...
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    What kind of glue/cement for attaching fin boxes to PVC skirt?

    Welcome to IBoats, Any good quality 2 part PVC glue, that's PVC Glue and Hardener, just follow gluing instructions... Happy Boating
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    Looking for a light, all around anchor

    Post a pic of the anchor lying flat against a floor to have an overall idea about you want to do... Happy Boating
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    Trim

    As of now does the motor remains locked at any trim position ? Happy Boating
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