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    What would make a flywheel hard to spin? Starter won't spin it.

    Have battery load tested.-----Inspect the battery cables.----Test with good booster cables direct to the starter.
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    97 Outboard C90 Water on Plugs

    Corrosion issues on these motors is no surprise to me.
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    Merc 40 hp tracker dies after running full throttle

    Any pictures / model # / serial # of this tracker?----- Is there a head gasket on this 2 stroke 40 HP ?-----Why would full throttle " kill " an engine ?
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    Starter mounting bracket stud in front mount broken out casting

    The lean / rich mixture screw is not used to set the idle speed.
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    In my area you can do your test / qualify for a " pleasure craft operators card "----No practical test required.----Just have a book / assistant for help and send in your $$ for the card.
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    Seasonally changing Mercury 110 spark plugs

    Sparkplugs should last years and years for the average user.
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    I am not sure why " power loading " is even done.----Never did it myself.-----Too much risk of damage to the tow vehicle in my opinion.
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    50 hp tiller conversion

    Do a google / E-bay search.----I did , and found that there are possibilities to do this conversion.
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    50 hp tiller conversion

    Most Force motors were sold on entry level boats.----Doubt there were many tiller models sold.----I do not know what tools you have or level of ambition.-----I think a tiller from another brand can be fitted.
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    Seasonally changing Mercury 110 spark plugs

    When you buy one of those 9.8 motors you need to install a new water pump impeller.----Unless you have proof a new one was installed a month ago.
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    Pricing restored boats

    They use aluminum corner / handle brackets because they are cheapest to make.----How does the aluminum " transfer " to the stainless ?
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    Starter mounting bracket stud in front mount broken out casting

    I get phone calls on occasion.----Folks looking for parts.-----They often say " thank you for your help / knowledge "------The difference between a 25 HP and 35 HP block may well be port position.---That gives it a different part #.----But it will fit in most cases.
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    Pricing restored boats

    Certain cars have the ----" see what I can afford "---appeal.-----You can show them off at the mall.----Folks driving next to you on narrow roads.-----Cruise nights.----Bring back memories from yester year ETC.-----Boats are just not the same.
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    1996 Evinrude 15HP Stuttering/Surging approaching & at WOT

    Wrong powerpack ?----Part # on your powerpack?
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    Disaster Relief

    Yes ----I know that line crews regularly help out.-----I am talking about money / help from overseas.
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    Disaster Relief

    Is there any " international " help coming to assist in recovery from these hurricane disasters ??
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    1996 Evinrude 15HP Stuttering/Surging approaching & at WOT

    Run with a timing light 1 cylinder at a time.------Observe the light.
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    1996 Evinrude 15HP Stuttering/Surging approaching & at WOT

    It clearly sounds like an ignition issue to me.-----Could be a bad plug or bad plug wire.
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    1968 Crestliner Buccaneer w OMC Inboard 80hp

    Sure it is not the 80 HP model ?
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