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    1956 Lark +.20 bore - piston ring search

    visit----aomci-----Lots of greyhaired folks that may respond to a " wanted " ad if you post there.
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    Tilt Pin Replacement for 1987 Johnson 15 HP

    I would machine one out of an old 4 / 5 / 6 HP driveshaft.---No way that I would pay for a new factory part.
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    2018 Yamaha 40 HP, Poor top Speed

    Running on 2 of 3 cylinders ??-----Should be easy to figure out the total lack of performance.-----Post actual compression values.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each lead ?
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    What Is this alarm? Mercury 2001 125hp

    A new impeller every 5 years.
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    1975 6 HP Johnson Shift rod is bent !!

    I have the tool to remove that bushing.----Or run a tap in there for 3 threads and pull it out.---use 5/16-NC tap.-----Or replace the o-ring without removing the bushing.----Yes it can be done!
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    What prop to use 50hp evinrude

    I say----The prop attaches to the motor , but FITS the boat.
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    Why do V8 boat engine have so many cooling system parts ? Compared to a basic V 8 car engine ?

    A marine engine works a lot harder than a a similar engine installed in a car.----Cooling system is not pressurized in most cases.----Exhaust manifolds are water cooled.----Just not the same as an automotive set-up !!
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    A Good Night to be on Lake Erie

    You sit on the boat and watch all the lines go tighter.----Then minutes later the water comes back.----Have seen it numerous times.----Seeing is believing.
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    What prop to use 50hp evinrude

    Nope--Splined washer does NOT go in front of the prop!------The splined washer is shown in the CORRECT place.----As stated that is an EVINRUDE part.----Not sure that splined washer is a SUZUKI part.
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    A Good Night to be on Lake Erie

    Even the " footers " are at anchor waiting out this weather.-----I counted 10 freighters sheltering behind Long Point.-----Good on the captains and the owners.
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    A Good Night to be on Lake Erie

    Many years ago a boat arrived in my yard.-----Boat was tied to a dock.----Water went out the river.----When water came back , it filled the tilted / leaning boat.----Boat did not refloat.-----I immediately got the motor ( 70 HP ) running to prevent internal corrosion.
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    A Good Night to be on Lake Erie

    Seiche---Water just disappears due to local atmospheric pressures.-----Happens fairly regularly in my area / harbor / river mouth.-----Water level drops over a few minutes by a foot or more.-----Then returns to normal a few minutes later.----Seeing it is believing it.
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    1975 6 HP Johnson Shift rod is bent !!

    Looked at one and it has a slight bend.----This is not an issue as stated.----Is the part of the driveshaft above the pinion in good shape?----Is bushing above the pinion in good shape?
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    What prop to use 50hp evinrude

    Looks to be some wrong parts on this 4 stroke SUZUKI.----Showing what I believe is 2 stroke parts.
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    1975 6 HP Johnson Shift rod is bent !!

    I would have to look at one of over 15 shift rods that I have here.--Later today perhaps.-----Yes , some OMC shift rods do have a slight bend.
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    electric start

    Add a ring gear to the top of the flywheel.-----Make a bracket to mount a starter.
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    1975 6 HP Johnson Shift rod is bent !!

    Remove / inspect shift rod bushing.----Replace o-ring.----Hard to believe a hammer was needed on this rod.-----Install the shift rod.----Assemble and test shifting.
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    electric start

    Most 6 HP motors in good condition start up without issue.-----Find the right starting procedure or trouble shoot the motor.
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    Boat values

    If you are shopping for a boat , just wait.---Good deals may be out there.
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    Offer accepted

    Hopefully the house is 10' above the high water mark of the creek.
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