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    Would Evinrude fit on Johnson 150 base?

    Should work.
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    Opinions needed - Risk of Changing Thermostat

    That switch with internal ground was used for about 40 years.---Many different models.-----Should be easy to find a used one.
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    What’s the Best Way to Transport a Boat Safely?

    Are you moving a $1000 " special " or a $200,000 ready to use luxury yacht?
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    What’s the Best Way to Transport a Boat Safely?

    Many different regulations.----All depends on your location.-----And the towing rating of vehicles is for when they were new.-----Many older ( rusty ) vehicles should be inspected before a " hefty " towing job is attempted !
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    What’s the Best Way to Transport a Boat Safely?

    What size boat?----Location ?---Length of the trip ?--Nature of the roads along the trip ?-----Over 8 feet in the beam?
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    Opinions needed - Risk of Changing Thermostat

    ???----A 1987 model 50 never left the factory with " quick start " on it.
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    1990 Force outboard 230ho removed upper bearing by cutting and left a crease need advice

    The " play " in the bearing means nothing to me.----An actual dial indicator reading would mean something.
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    Opinions needed - Risk of Changing Thermostat

    I would say there are 100's of good used ones available.----Just need to search in right places.
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    Looking for a part (steering pin)

    Your local machine shop would make one.----I would make it myself.
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    1990 Force outboard 230ho removed upper bearing by cutting and left a crease need advice

    As you found out that was the wrong way to remove the bearing.----And do NOT weld on a shaft.
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    Opinions needed - Risk of Changing Thermostat

    Salt water motor ?------Test the overheat horn.
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    Opinions needed - Risk of Changing Thermostat

    Post pictures of cylinder head cover.
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    Opinions needed - Risk of Changing Thermostat

    Water from the telltale does NOT circulate through the block.
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    Noisy 33

    The 33 is an excellent / rugged motor.----Same crank and rods as the 40 HP model that year.---Stronger gears / bearings that some newer 50 HP motors.
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    Anyone knows the ring gap size

    Somewhere around 0.003" or 0.004" / inch of cylinder diameter
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    Wondering if I can add power trim to my 82 mercury

    An aftermarket system is one way to go.
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    Wondering if I can add power trim to my 82 mercury

    Replace the water jacket gasket.----There is no cylinder head on that motor.-----What is your starting procedure?-----What are the actual compression values?----Have you installed a new water pump impeller ?---
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    Yamaha 50hp rebuild ?

    Find a shop to install this assembly for you.
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    Yamaha 50hp rebuild ?

    ???--Multi piece crankshaft.------Rods do not have caps.----Therefor the crank and pistons go in as an assembly.
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    TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION

    Find a relay box on E-bay.
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