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    Is switching to Aftermarket reeds worth it?

    Reed valves are NOT a magic fix for some issues.----Do some trouble shooting !
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    Is switching to Aftermarket reeds worth it?

    Have you done a compression test ?
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    1967 Evinrude Sport 4 60 hp, 60753 A, Configuration Question

    The old 50 was bad to say the least.-----The 1967 model 60 at least had a crude recirculation set-up.
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    First boat! 1989 Quantum 1800xb Force 125

    I visit 1 yard with many scrap/ not worth fixing boats.------But I know there are many folks who think.---" it is fiberglass , nothing can be wrong "-----Little do they know of the junk wood in them.----Or shoddy work under the floor !
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    1995 Mercury 175hp Black Max Woodruff Key

    Time to relook and see if you have anything broken or missing !!
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    1967 Evinrude Sport 4 60 hp, 60753 A, Configuration Question

    What you are seeing is all normal for that 2 stroke motor.----The hole is put in to drain the casting cavity.----The leaking oil is the oil you mix with the gasoline !!
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    1995 Mercury 175hp Black Max Woodruff Key

    Are you sure there is a woodruff key used on these ??---Pictures of what you are describing ??
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    1969 Evinrude 9.9 model 9622-A help

    312090----Is the lever on your motor.----Need to learn what it does / how to use it.
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    Mercury 850 thunderbolt (cannot determine the year)

    A 1977 model.-----Has decals that look like a hockey stick ?
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    FD-11 best way to fix shift connector cover threads that are stripped?

    Why not 10-24NC thread ?
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    FD-11 best way to fix shift connector cover threads that are stripped?

    No issues.----simple job for me.
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    FD-11 best way to fix shift connector cover threads that are stripped?

    Used a heli-coil on one this summer.-----First time in many years that a motor arrived with that 10-24 thread stripped.
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Clean the carburetors-----Find / clean the high speed jets screwed into the bottom of the float bowl.----Do not run this motor , as plugged carburetors can result in major damage to the motor.
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    Curious, how are old boats disposed of that marinas refuse to haul out?

    For many folks ,big boats become a liability at one point.----Too big to trailer.----Too expensive to repair.----No insurance available.----Too expensive to dock for a season.----Nobody wants them.
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    Stern Drive

    Gearcases are to be filled from the bottom !
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    First boat! 1989 Quantum 1800xb Force 125

    It takes a lot longer to build / repair a boat then what they tell you.
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    88 merc 60 (2 carb, 3 cylinder)

    Clean the carburetors.----Make a new gasket.
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    1998 Force 90 ELPT by Mercury Marine

    See post #2 on this.
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    1986 GT 150 WOT issue

    The first step in trouble shooting these crossflow motors is a compression test.----Post the actual values you get.----Fuel pumps are operated by crankcase PRESSURE and not vacuum.
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    Fuel Dripping From The Carbs When It's Hot Out - 200HP Johnson 2001

    A well respected / long time ( 35 years ) Evinrude dealer.-----But many folks are doubtful of some knowledge shared here.
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