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    Sealant on head gasket???

    Good afternoon,<br /> I'm getting different answers on whether or not I should use gasket sealer on my head gasket. Any opinions???? Thanks, Ken
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    Thermostat removal

    Is anybody else stuck hi & dry this weekend?? :) What problems might be associated with running an engine with the thermostat removed?? Thanks.....Ken
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    torque ratings ??

    Howdy All..I'm replacing a gasket in the head of my motor. It says to torque to .8 kgm. My borrowed torque wrench reads in Newton meters or Ft. pounds. Anyone know how to convert to kgm's???? Thanks, Ken
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    $9.00 to $19.00 for oil ?????

    I've always used inexpensive oil in both pre-mix and injected motors. The person who sold me this last boat really tried to convince me to use only "Yamalube" ($18.00 gal.). Whats the difference in Walmarts brand ($9.00 gal.)?? He had nothing to gain with his arguement, as he's not in the oil...
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    Lower unit lube???

    Howdy all, I checked my lower unit lube only to find it opaque, kinda like melted butter...instead of golden clear...like beer :) . Is this a sign of water intrusion? I'm gonna replace it anyway. I just want to know if I may need to look at seals ?? Thanks for any help. Ken
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    Yama 130 compression

    Hello, <br /> I just bought a 1990 130 yamaha (V-4). The upper cylinders have 145 psi, the lowers both have 135 psi--Any reasonable explaination??? and would that be acceptable comp. for being 12 years old?? Also,I would like to check the oil injection system. Is there a good way to be sure...
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    Gear oil screw

    My niebor and I have been trying to remove the bottom screw on his '96 Johnson 90 hp to replace the gear oil. We're starting to shred it up pretty good. Is there a good trick we should know?? Could we apply a little heat?? It's an inset flathead screw. Thanks for any input.....Ken
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    1990 Mercury Outboard

    I'm looking at a couple of boats, one has a Merc 100 hp. The other has a Merc 115 hp...Both 1990 models. I would like any info regarding the reliability (or problems) with these motors....Thanks for any comments.
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    1990 Merc. 100 & 115 hp ?

    I am looking at two boats for possible purchase. One has a 1990 Merc. 100 hp. The other has a 1990 Merc. 115 hp. Both are the "inline" cylinder motors. I would appreciate any comments on the reliability of this line of Mercurys....Thanks all
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