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    jimmbo replied to the thread Prop Help.
    85+% of Boaters have No Clue about Rake and Cup, what they are or what they do.
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Gas - Oil Mixture on old Evinrudes outboards.
    Yes, I have watched People meticulously measure the Proper amount of oil, fill the tank, pour the Oil in, put the Cap on, start the...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc.
    That was an interesting Read about the Development of the Merc V6. I remember reading how they made a V12, by placing 2 V6s kind of...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Gas - Oil Mixture on old Evinrudes outboards.
    If the Bearings are Well Lubed at the Specified Gas-Oil Ratio, more Oil doesn't make them Run Smoother. 16:1 was used prior to the Mid...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Gas - Oil Mixture on old Evinrudes outboards.
    OMC started using the Single Fuel Hose as Standard Equip on the High End Motors(some 35s and the V4s in 1958), though it had been...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc.
    The XR were Rated at the HP on the Decal. There is a 15% tolerance, but the main Difference between, an example, the Reg 150hp and an...
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    jimmbo reacted to racerone's post in the thread Went electric with Like Like.
    Neighbor bought an all electric snowblower.---Only about $2000 or so.----Comes with 3 batteries and the charger.-----I suggested he...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Replaced carbs in four stroke outboard - now hear popping.
    On a 2 stroke, it was easy, as the Carbs had to be fully closed at Idle, and the Linkages between them could be set. Do you have the...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Prop Help.
    Looking at the pic, it looks like a 15"(short) shaft motor
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Prop Help.
    What is the WOT Rpm range for your Motor? My Guess is 5000 - 5500. If so, you are over revving at 6000 - 6100 and will need about 3...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread carburetor swap.
    While it will bolt on, I wouldn't recommend it
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Need better hole shot.
    The Gear Ratio should be on the Drive, on the 3/4 Band on the upper gear houseing
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Need better hole shot.
    A loaded 21 ft, is not going to be a Ball of Fire, with any engine less than a Big Block. Torque is what you need, not more high Rpm HP...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Wont go past 2500 rpm.
    Did you actually check to see if there is an Ignition Problem, or are just going to throw Parts at it? Higher Revs in Reverse, could be...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Replaced carbs in four stroke outboard - now hear popping.
    Are all the Throttle Shafts in Sync, as in All are exactly at the Same Degree of Opening, or fully Closed at the same time? 2...
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