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    Barefoot skiers?

    I used to ski behind a 14' boat with a 40 HP.----Wore a foam belt.-----One day customers of the shop asked if I could help teach skiing.----I ended up behind this 100 HP boat myself.------After they did a high speed turn I ended tumbling on the water at high speed.-----Bought a full foam jacket...
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    Barefoot skiers?

    Many trips to the emergency room started out as fun.----At around 40 MPH any spills can result in injury.-----Barefooting is best left to experienced skiers.
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    88 merc 60 (2 carb, 3 cylinder)

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each lead ?
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    2001 200hp Carburetor Torque Specs

    Did you read post #4 , think it is nonsense ?
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    2001 200hp Carburetor Torque Specs

    You will not go wrong by following your manual.----Good luck with the project.
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    2001 200hp Carburetor Torque Specs

    Why yes.----Actually I think it is 10 inch LBS for carburetor bowls.
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    88 merc 60 (2 carb, 3 cylinder)

    As always post the actual compression values on your motor.
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    2001 200hp Carburetor Torque Specs

    Those numbers sound correct to me.
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    Should my vent plate ever be below my hull?

    If the anti ventilation plate was meant to run above the water , why would you need it ??
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    1997 force mercury 40 hp- starting sequence?

    If you are cranking that much you have likely ruined the starter.---In my opinion you should taking starter apart for inspection.-----
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    Hard start

    What motor and what is your starting procedure.-----Fact----Many folks today are not fully versed in starting procedures.
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    Beeps when battery turned on

    A " marine " alternator may be " flame arrested " -----But an automotive repair kit should work.
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    1998 mercury 9.9el tracker 2 stroke has no power at full throttle

    Post the actual compression test values here.----Why all these new parts?
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    1995 Merc 40 hp

    Well---If it is a 2 stroke, then I do not believe there is a cylinder head on that motor.-------------Everything can be repaired if you have the time and the tools.-----A shop would only make you mad with the total cost of this project.----Shops can no longer compete with modern factories...
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    96 Evinrude 50 Cutting Out

    Then run with timing light hooked up 1 cylinder at a time.----See if spark is steady at all RPM.
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    96 Evinrude 50 Cutting Out

    ??????-----You use the gap testing tool to test maximum ignition output.-----Spark is generated by the spinning flywheel.-----Has nothing to do with " load "-----And if it can jump 1/2" gap there is nothing wrong with ignition.----Focus on other areas of motor basics.
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    Johnson 40hp 2005 link and idle adjustments

    Facts-----The timing does not go out of adjustment on these motors.-----Except for a sheared flywheel key.-----Carburetion rarely goes out of adjustment on these motors.-----Owners often use the " lets see what happens if I adjust this linkage " -----They just proceed to make things...
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    2 HP dt2 v 2.5 fourstroke Suzuki.

    About 1/2 HP I think.----But that is both motors operate at the rated RPM on this boat.
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    Johnson 40hp 2005 link and idle adjustments

    Your motor is an elegantly simple machine.----Shops are only in business to MAKE MONEY.----Many do not care to help out a customer to improve their reputation.
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    96 Evinrude 50 Cutting Out

    ????----No it will rev up fine on 1 cylinder.-----Trouble shooting is so easy.-----But that is my opinion.
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