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    A need to vent moment

    He is NOT your friend. You can never count on his help when YOU need it.
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    water coming from lower unit

    Getting the tube into correct hole can be a several attempts. To get it into the hole correctly. I had to slightly bend the tube To line up almost perfectly. A slightly frustrating job.
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    Repairing My skipper 14

    All boats can go out. Optional Return is mandatory.
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    1985 Johnson 120hp poor idle/starting

    While pulling apart. Check the Reed Valves under the carburetor assembly.
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    2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer

    A slightly, occasionally, sticking open valve can cause that slightly different engine sound. We are being forced to check out really RARE causes. I forget. Does that sparkplug look bad after the crack forms ?
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    2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer

    Barr was excellent more than 50 years ago. How has your new Barr manifold done? For how many trips ?
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    Johnson 25HP Year 2001/2002 2 Stroke ( Manual Lock/Tilt)

    Something to remember about NO ELECTRIC tilt motors. You DO NOT have to LOCK the motor in the down position. To drive around in FOWARD POSITION at any power / speed. Or at very slow speed when docking. I only use the LOCK DOWN LEVER when I will need to use reverse gear above idle speed.
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    4 stroke v 2 stroke. Outboard

    You will also love a computer controlled engine when you get the repair bills. And the required PM expenses. If new 4 strokes could do away with those 2 items. They would be a big improvement over the 2 strokes.
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    To shallow?

    The sterndrive & sand is the problem. That is a VERY shallow area under the boat. Shadow is right against the entire hull. Easy to lower sterndrive and get some sand. Maybe. I have sanded a sterndrive.
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    Suzuki 300 suddenly dies, needs computer reset to start again

    Sure sounds like a connection got worse with time. And finally failed completely.
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    Water test on 115 HO etec

    Why I have kept both old 1990s Evinrude engines. Call a dealer time.
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    Bought a boat yesterday

    It sure looks like a drain for a ice storage compartment under a bow seat. My Chaparral has that similar fitting also. Lift up each bow seat for a drain at the bottom.
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    Wont Start. Johnson 1979 25hp

    Removing a plug causes it to spin fast enough. Take the battery to a auto parts place to be LOAD TESTED. Post the results of the test. Needed
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    slight gas in oil 2009 yamaha 4 stroke

    Honda car engines also make oil. Honda says idle a cold engine a lot longer to warm it up more completely. They ALSO recommend driving for a long time every month. To really heat up the oil completely. After doing a interstate run at 70 mph the oil level on the Dip Stick drops a 1/8" lower.
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    115 v4 2 stroke runs rough when warmed up

    My surprise also.
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    115 v4 2 stroke runs rough when warmed up

    Only time I ever saw 3 run times look like that. COLD running engine due to stuck open thermostat. My own engine.
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    1985 Johnson 120hp poor idle/starting

    C D I Oh well. You have adjusted Idle mixture and idle speed screws correctly ? You seem to have 2 separate problems ? Low speed ? Hot engine stoppage ?
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    Need help with strobe timing on 1972 9.5 HP Johnson 9R72M

    The smoke can also be steam. Overheated thermostat operation. Some cooling inlet water holes being blocked off. Can you post pictures of sparkplugs ? Or how bad black build up is ?
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    115 v4 2 stroke runs rough when warmed up

    Those plugs are a good part of erratic engine power. Install CORRECT new ones. Those may be wrong type.
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    CDI Electronics and AGM Battery Compatibility

    Well now we know why so much of their equipment does not work or last very long. They knowingly create problems. To increase more sales.
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