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    jimmbo replied to the thread Vapor lock or something else?.
    Back in the Days of Carburetors, and Fuel Pumps on the Engines the pulled Fuel from the Tanks, Vapour Lock was common on hot Days(Gets a...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Vapor lock or something else?.
    If it were going to Vapour Lock in a FI system, it would be between the Tank and the Lift Pump especially if there is a Filter in...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 2004 Glastron 4.3 D Vortec Intake Manifold Upgrade.
    Doubt you would see any difference, except possibly, increased Corrosion/Erosion in the Coolant Passages
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.
    As Mentioned about the Gear Lube, but beware that some 3rd Party Oils claim to be Type C, but then go on to say they are NOT Compatible...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.
    The Washers on the Screws should be replaced every time the Screws are removed/loosened.
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Evinrude big twin 40.
    Welcome to iboats Likely the Seal under the Water Pump. Have you tried pulling a Vacuum on the Case? Looking at the Pic, the Boat...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Confusion in Evinrude ID for E75TLCRD.
    Welcome to iboats When I looked up the Model #, I couldn't find any Tiller in the Parts Lists. Showed Remote Controls...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread I Got Me a Mercury !!!.
    The 69 Graphics on the Cowl look much better than the 72...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread KF7 Mercury Super 10 Lighting.
    Welcome to iboats Try this Link https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury-mark-outboard-parts/ke7-kf7-kg4-kg7-1939-thru-1953
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 115 Etec gearcase assembly.
    OEM gears would need to shimmed to mesh properly
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 115 Etec gearcase assembly.
    Perhaps the Gear(s)/Bearings on the Prop Shaft also need the Shims Adjusted Do you have the Factory Service Manual? If not, get it.
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    jimmbo replied to the thread First Successful Outing On The Lake.
    As mentioned, do NOT use Starting Fluid on a 2 Stroke(I know I'm gonna hear: "I use it and No Problems"; or "a little won't hurt" until...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 1989 Johnson 30hp Question.
    Welcome to iboats Perhaps the noise is from the Transom Bracket, there are Reverse and Tilt Lock Mechanism that create noises. Can...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Lengthening a boat trailer.
    As you add Material to the Trailer, you are reducing its Load Capacity, by an equal Amount
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Merc not going in neutral but starts.
    Both the Throttle Cable and the Shift Cable can be adjusted for Length. What gear is the Motor in? Forward, Reverse? If in Forward, can...
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