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    Faria Fuel Gauge Question

    I have a Faria fuel gauge that has a burn mark on the rear side and I'd like to test it to see if it is good or bad. The back side, of course, DOES NOT have the three easily accessible stud posts. Instead, it has four small pins within a molded shroud. And, no markings to indicate inputs or...
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    1986 E70TLCDC Piston Destruction - What Causes This?

    Hi. 1986 Evinrude E70TLCDC, G1114897. No compression in the top cylinder. Opened it up and this is what I find. The piston is eroded right down to the ring. Any idea what causes this kind of damage? By the looks, I'd say it has been naughty for quite some time. Thank you, J
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    1981 E70ELCIM Carburetor Spring Identification

    Hi. Long time. Hope you folks are well. I am working on a 1981 Evinrude E70ELCIM which seems to have a fuel flow control issue. It will not start. Compression is good (120+). Spark looks like its there, although a timing light after dusk will be the final judge. Until then, When the engine...
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    1958 Johnson 7.5 Fuel Mix Ratio

    Hi. Hopefully quick. I've got a 1958 Johnson 7.5 ready to go. The fuel tank indicates a 16:1 mix ratio. Is that still the correct ratio with today's two stroke oils? Thanks, J
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    Yamaha F70LA Tilt Not Working

    Hi. Hope you are well. I am looking at a 2017 Yamaha F70LA, serial 6CJ L 1071423, where the tilt is not working. The relay clicks but the motor does not reliably turn on. Sometimes it seems to try but gives out. Most of the time it will not even try. I have cleaned the battery contacts...
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    Johnson B-series Mystery Puking A Milkshake

    I have no model number. It is a straight 4, fuel injected 4-stroke from somewhere in the 2000s, supposedly 115 hp. The coin on the engine says 25 024232. Bottom cylinder puking a milkshake. I'd like to pull the cylinder head to inspect gasket and aluminum. The instructions and videos I see...
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    Silliest Question on Fuel Mix - Thank you for your patience

    I recently acquired a 1958 Johnson 7.5 with the tank. The system looks good with the exception that the spark plug threads are completely stripped out. I am replacing the head. The fuel mix instructions on the tank say 16:1 (8 oz SAE 30 weight to 128 oz gasoline). Should I be using straight...
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    1968 Johnson 65 hp VXL-14B No Spark On Any Cylinder

    Hi. Been a while. Hope you are well. I am working on a 1968 Johnson 65 hp that has been sitting in a boat house for 40 years. I'm working on ignition. not introducing fuel yet. There is no spark on any cylinder. Found boat side of the harnessing good. Cleared out the mice and found most of...
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    Need Help with 1984 115 hp Trim / Tilt Decision

    Hi. I am working on a 1984, 115, 6 cylinder, serial 6480282. The trim / tilt is leaking very badly. I need help with the decision to rebuild or replace. Can anyone help me with identifying the seal and check valve kits I would need to rebuild the unit? From what I see, I might need a Tilt...
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    2017 Mercury 25, Fuel Injected, 4-Stroke Skipping

    Model: F25ELPT, 1A25413EK. Serial: 0R795071. Starts and idles great. At throttle up it may take off and feel good but after maybe 30 seconds it will skip like its falling off and struggling to survive. Pulling the throttle back and waiting a few seconds may let you throttle up again but the...
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    2017 Volvo Penta 240 V6 Alarm Going Off

    Half second burst, every 60 seconds. The service manual that I have indicates transom or sterndrive problem. Any ideas what it could be? Thank you, J
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    2018 E-TEC 25 hp Not Running Well

    Hi. Working on a 2018 E-Tec 25 hp, model E25DPSLAFD, serial 5526976 . Runs very poorly when throttled up. Shouldn't leave the dock... I'd like to at least split the problem between fuel delivery and ignition. I enhanced the timing marks on the flywheel and added my own for cylinder #2...
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    2003 Honda BF90A Stalls at Throttle Up

    Hi. I'm staring at a Honda BF90A, Serial BBBL-1G06752. 2003, I believe. Bringing it back from the brink. I have it starting and idling well, but, when I ask for throttle it dies right away, whether or not I put it in gear. If I add choke it will come back to life and increase smoothly. It...
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    1967 Evinrude Sport 4 60 hp, 60753 A, Configuration Question

    I'm helping a friend with a 1967 Sport 4 60, model 60753 A. The engine is emitting some kind of oil / water mix through a small hole in the port side of the lower leg. The emission is mix of oily stuff, water and some kind of foamy stuff. With the engine shut down, fluid and bubbles drain out...
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    60 hp EFI Won't Stay Running

    Hi, I am looking at a 60 hp 4-stroke, EFI that won't stay running. Starts fine, idles well, take it out and throttle up and it will die within a minute. Squeeze the ball, start it, repeat... Seems like it is fuel starvation. If it were carbureted, we'd consider a stuck needle valve and float...
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    Need a Starter - How Can ID My Model Number

    Hi, I've got a Yamaha outboard, V-4, 130 hp that needs a starter. The transom bracket label is unreadable but the engine coin reads 307504. I can make out that the ghost of the transom bracket also indicates 307504 so that seems good. But, how can I turn the engine coin into a model number...
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    How do I troubleshoot the solar panel of my lift?

    I need help troubleshooting a solar panel lift for a Malibu ski boat. Hewitt lift. New battery. New SunKeeper 6 Solar Charge Controller. I do believe I have it wired correctly. Why does my battery not charge? What should I measure off the battery when it is supposed to be charging? Is it...
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    Solar Power, Hydraulic Boat Lift Not Charging

    Hi. I've got a boat lift that seems to not be charging the battery. New battery, new SolarKeeper regulator, wired according to instructions. I measure 18+ volts DC and 40 volts AC coming from the solar panel. How do I know the solar panel is really working? Should the 18 v have some current...
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    Mercury, Serial 9757993, 40 hp, Connecting Rod Bolt Torque Spec

    40 hp, 4 cylinder, carbureted, oil injected, serial 9757993. What is the correct torque spec for connecting rod bolt 10-91012? Thank you, J
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    Mercury `150 hp, What Does the Thermal Air Valve (Vacuum Valve) Do?

    Mercury 150, 0T384815 Thermal Air Valve (Vacuum Valve) located on head, part number 814612, .....what does it do? How do I know it is working properly? Thank you, J
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