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    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 lot Hotter under the Hood of a Car, compared to the Bilge/Engine Compartment of a boat) I would carry a bottle of Water that I would Pour on the Fuel Pump, and...
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    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 between, as that would be the only location that would have lower than Atmospheric Pressure. Downstream of that Pump the Fuel would be under Higher Pressure and far...
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    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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    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 with Electric Shifts
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    Evinrude big twin 40

    The Washers on the Screws should be replaced every time the Screws are removed/loosened.
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    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 looks like it is nice Condition FYI, Your motor was called 'LARK'. 'Big Twin' would have been used for the Mechanical Shift models
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    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 https://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1984&hp=75&model=E75TLCRD
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    I Got Me a Mercury !!!

    The 69 Graphics on the Cowl look much better than the 72...
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    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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    115 Etec gearcase assembly

    OEM gears would need to shimmed to mesh properly
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    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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    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 it does.) but it is your motor and money... How long have you owned this Motor? Water Pump Impeller should be replaced Start with the Basics 1) what are the...
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    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 happen when the Motor has been used in the Shallow Water Mode.
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    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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    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 it get Reverse? Could also be a Problem in the Control Box
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