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    2 vent plugs?

    I doubt that there is a shift fork in there.
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    2 vent plugs?

    Ratcheting in one direction when in forward is NORMAL.
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    2ND TIME REPLACING TRANSOM

    Don't use any wood.----Go with composite / coosa board / or any number of " no rot " materials.
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    Evinrude or Suzuki

    The wonderful looking chain and tensioner are underneath the block.-----On a sudden stop ( dynamic halt ) of the crankshaft , the 2 camshafts want to keep spinning.----This results major damage / work.----At the price of parts / labor rates today these motors that I have were deemed NOT REPAIRABLE
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    Catalina sailboats may be a memory

    In many places boat hulls and parts are built by robots.---Huge CNC machines.------Computers used to build the interior pieces.-----Assembled like automotive parts on an assembly line.----Most North American builders have not invested in this technology.----Result is closed factory doors.
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    Evinrude or Suzuki

    I have 2 of them bought for parts after folks hit rocks.-----So if there are 2 in one location , how common is this issue !!
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    Evinrude or Suzuki

    What maximum RPM do you get on your tachometer?
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    Does anyone know what this plug is called ??

    Typical of a plug used on " offshore " small motors.----Honda refers to it as a grommet.
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    Evinrude or Suzuki

    Does the motor have the correct prop on it for operation on a pontoon boat ?----Diameter and pitch of your prop?
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    Evinrude or Suzuki

    If you hit a rock with the prop it may destroy the lower unit.----May cause the wee timing chain ( underneath the block ) to skip timing sprockets.----Damage the valves and cause damage beyond the value of the motor.
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    Evinrude or Suzuki

    New water pump impeller every 5 years.----And do not slam it into anything ( rocks ) that causes a dynamic halt.---Often results in scrapping the motor.
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    Evinrude or Suzuki

    The people were correct !!
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    Gas Pressure washer "turn off" instructions incorrect??

    Put match marks on prop and hub.-----Test run.-----Check the marks after the event.
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    Remove outlet from the oil pump.--Plug the hose.---Use a piece of hose " tee " pump outlet it into the pump inlet.-----Mix 50:1 in the fuel tank
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    Inspecting 2002 Tracker 125 HP Outboard

    Perhaps remove the pump to inspect the plastic gear on the crankshaft.
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    1990 ELPTO 90 HP time for premix?

    Perhaps remove the oil pump and inspect the plastic gear on the crankshaft
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    How do I drain my fuel line?

    Open both ends of the fuel line and it will drain out.----If this uses that separate " auto blend " tank, throw it away as far as you can.
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    Vacuum line?

    I doubt the stalling is caused by that hose.
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    Home breaker Box panel question .see pic

    What circuit is it on ?
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    Vacuum line?

    This motor is SUZUKI built !!----And not all of their 4 strokes were rebranded.----The early 9.9 / 15 HP 4 strokes were their own with same lower units as their wonderful 2 strokes.
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