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    Average motor life ???

    Hello sailors & boaters .... What is the average engine life of a 2 cycle 40-90 hp that has had normal care, tuneups and good winter/off season storage ? Many Thanks in advance, the next round is on me !
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    Test tank for outboard

    Hello, if i used a cut down plastic drum for testing/running my outboard motor there should be no problem to put it in gear, forward/reverse and run the speed at a low speed without any problems .... right ??? Many thanks in advance
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    Outboard screw clamps/transom

    OK, so i have a 40 hp merc with the 2 screw clamps that tighten motor to the transom, there are also fastening holes in the motor transom frame of the motor below the screw clamps, it is a fiberglass boat. Would You drill the holes below the screw clamps and install stainless bolts/nuts to also...
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    Filling transom motor holes

    Hello, I have replaced an outboard motor, the old motor used bolts to secure the motor, there are 3/8" hole below water line, i have used Loctite E-20HP Epoxy, the epoxy has taken about 2 weeks to harden, i havent put boat in water yet. What other product should have been used ? Many Thanks in...
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    Steering cable fixs ? ?

    Hello team ! I have run into a snag while trying to connect the steering cable shaft to the motor mount steering point ....... the shaft that extends to steer the motor is too long. If you notice in attached photo, the left side of the cable also has two nuts that should be tightened by a nipple...
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    Ever Change impellar on 1974 40 HP 402 ??

    Hello all, has anyone ever changed an impellar on the above mentioned motor ? Am I looking a an easy do yourself project, or major dismantleation of power head , splitting stuff (besides my patience) ????? Many Thanks to all ! Bulldog
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    1984 Princefib Sun Ray SS80 boat photo

    Hello everyone, I think this is a rare find a 1984 Princefib Sun Ray SS80 boat small speed boat ... enjoy & ask questions , Bulldog
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    A merc 40 hp stored for 2 yrs

    Helloooooooo, i will be buying a 1974 402 merc that has been stored in a heated basement for 2 years, what kind of repairs/tuneups might i be looking at to bring to full life? it runs not bad. Tx in advance, bulldog
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    Weight of a 1966 Evinrude 80 hp ? ?

    Anyone know how much a 1966 Evinrude 80 hp outboard motor might weigh ?? Many Many Thanks in advance, Bulldog.
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    How to tell the year from model/serial # ?

    How can you tell the year from model/serial numbers ??? I am looking at a 45 hp Chrysler outboard boat motor the model number is 454bh serial 2027 can anyone figure out the year of manufacture from the numbers ? there should be some rationality the fella says its 20 years old, what ya all...
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    1966 80hp Evinrude Outboard motor ???

    Hello , what is your idea of buying the above mentioned motor, am I goining to run into major headaches finding parts, i figure this motor should be easier to work on compared to a newer motor that has computers and NASA style electronics ......... etc Many Thanks in advance
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    Steering cable go w motor ?????

    Hello , i am in the process of selling off my outboard motor, i realize that the remote cable control should go with motor, but how about the steering cable, it stays with the boat? or should it go with motor? it seems to be quite a Bit** to pull through the motor mountings. Many Thanks...
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    Yamaha 90 hp cylinder re-lining ??

    Anyone know if a 3 cylinder Yamaha 90 hp can be re lined with a cylinder tube ? Tx in Advance
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    Motor stop = slag on piston top !

    Hello boaters, i have run into a snag with slag ! my 1984 2 stroke yamaha ETLN 90 hp outboard stop runing, so i take off the cylinder head and found a metallic chunk of slag about the size of a large coin, i removed the slag & dust and used a pc of wood and a hammer to lightly tap on the...
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