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    Lower unit repair

    and would absolutely NEVER happen in a government controlled corporate nation.... And would lead to an arrest and/or persecution of said individual if too many "requests" were made. I've never had any medical claim denied (soon to be 73), and my auto insurance treated me unbelievably well and...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    "so just a swim deck and maintain the sterndrives?" no...was curious what it would run if a non DIY'r said he wants to convert from an IO to outboards and needed to construct that extension motor platform.
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    Mercury 850 85hp. Good engine or stay away?

    it is..
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I've followed your entire thread, fascinated by it. Curious...What's an estimate of constructing something like that for an every day guy. Just the addition, no motor removal or re-power. Must include the experts' labor for checking your numbers that you consulted, your time and labor, and your...
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    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    lol...neither do I. "hope for the best, expect the worse"
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    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    that loose ground wire just might solve other issues....if your lucky.
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    1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke

    I can see the movement at the top of the swivel bracket (the "round" tube) Looks like a big deal to get to that bearing. Up selection initially the motor sounds normal, a few seconds later it sounds like it is bogging down. I will check for a drop. Down selection sounds normal for as long as the...
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    1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke

    the battery is good. I did the fluid check, air lock procedure. I had to use the manual release to lift the motor up. Some fluid came out when I did that....fluid was added. No amount of lifting, adding fluid, bleeding, etc. fixed it. No sign of any assist in lifting from the system. First time...
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    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    yep The grey line appears to have been my issue. There's a story. Your fuel line is the black one now?
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    Loses power at 5000 rpms

    if your sensor/horn is working, then there should be an overheat warning. If it's not overheating: then I'd jump to a fuel issue as jimmbo states. So... Don't know your history of ownership, so responding likewise and based on my recent experience with my new 2021 re-power Merc 115 on my...
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    1996 Merc. 40hp 2 stroke

    trying to help a GF's son. tilt/trim motor runs, does exert pressure when trimming down...will not trim up even when manually trying to help it go up. Worked last year. I tried the bleeding ritual, as much as my back could tolerate. Also, trimming down the motor sounds normal. When trimming up...
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    GPS Speedo

    anyway. Since my gps speedo does a reset anytime there is the slightest interruption in the electrical supply, it helped me diagnose a corroded section of the power wire from the battery to the ignition switch before it left me stranded. yep, prop for correct rpm, speed is what your left with.
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    GPS Speedo

    well...neither does a paddle wheel or a pitot tube....It's all relative (remember einstein) If a current is 5 mph but the boat is anchored, the standard speedo will read 5mph +/-.....GPS says O mph.....so which one is more right?...or accurate for the intended purpose. Pull up the anchor...
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    GPS Speedo

    lol...yep, just depends on a person's....analality. 😂
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    GPS Speedo

    Meant to add... Also when fine tuning my trim at speed, it can show speed difference 1 mph +/-....if someone wanted to be that precise.
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    Left side lean?

    " I'm not a boat guy" I'm responding based on this. Do you mean "leaning" or "turning". Some outboards have an adjustable trimming tab on the lower unit that's also an anode. This trimming/anode tab is used to straighten the boat, if needed, at speed once properly trimmed. (picture)) Also, you...
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    West Marine files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    There's a West Marine about 15 from my marina. Brick and mortars come in handy when I need something now, especially a boat, so it's good having them. No loyalty per se, and I'm like most people with on line shopping but hate to see brick and mortars disappear....a conundrum.... Over staffing...
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    GPS Speedo

    I installed a GPS speedometer in my pontoon. Great accuracy, no more clogged line to clear.
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    Fuel system issues

    could just be a "learning" process. Gassed up my '06 pontoon last friday and you'd think I'd never gassed or owned a boat before.
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    Restoration of 08 Avalon - need to make the right choices

    yep. The newer 4stroke efi's are quiet. At idle especially, my '21 Merc. can hardly be heard.
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