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    Engine Identification Problem

    1987 50 hp evinrude long shaft. electric start with/tilt/trim See' https://maxrules.com/models/OMC_models.html
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    How bad is it?

    They were known for burning the top piston from running the cylinder lean do to fuel delivery problems. Very low or no compression probably means a hole burnt clear through in the piston.
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    Instrument cluster poorly illuminated; tachometer doesn't work...

    Red light is what is used to help with night vision. All the gauges in my plane were illuminated with red. I still have a pair of red goggles that were issued to my uncle when he was a Navy carrier fighter pilot during WWII. The pilots would wear them during the day if they were schedule to...
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    Retirement in another Country

    I knew a Navy buddy who went to Costa Rica. Haven't talked to him in years but he loved it there. A lot of retired military where there back then and he was loving it.
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    1984 Mercury 50 confused!

    Was it stored outside when you brother had it? Flotation maybe waterlogged adding more weight. Did you brother have to replace the prop at any time? Could be that if it was it was the wrong pitch and you are over propped.
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    Creative Trailer Hitch

    https://nbc16.com/news/local/police-in-eugene-warn-driver-hauling-boat-with-sedan
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    Free Boat, This thing is a badboy!

    As an old retired Navy Chief Shipfitter we would just call16mm 25 pound plate. Actually it is 5/8". A 1" thick piece of steel plate weighs just a tad over 40 pounds so 1/4" plate is called 10 pound plate, 1/2" 20 pound, and so on.
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    Random

    How about this one?
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    Random

    How True ! !
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    1989 Johnson 175 GT Rebuild Thread

    What were you compression numbers? My 1990 175GT all were in the low 90's right after the rebuild when I bought it.
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    Got a new pal ;)

    Just stopped in to look around at the local gun shop yesterday and could not believe today's ammo prices. $95 wouldn't even cover 100 rounds of 9mm.
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    Found a snake skin in the boat. Now what?

    The bright side is you may not have to worry about mice chewing your wiring.
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    Mercury tower of power years

    Misread the original post. Didn't realize saltrun was the boat maker. Agree with roscoe on the motor value. Most of the value is the sound that one of those old Towers makes running flat out.
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    Mercury tower of power years

    As much as I liked those old Mercs you are looking at a motor that was made in 1972-1981 if it is really an old inline 6. A possibly 50 year old saltwater motor known for deteriorating wiring is meant for someone who likes to "tinker."
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    Seeking Opinions/Advice on the Boat I Just Bought.

    Love the looks of that boat. If I was twenty years younger I would take it on as a project in a minute. It will take some time and money to put back in the water and even more time and money for a complete restoration. I don't have any idea of your skill level but if you are able to do most...
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    Towing with/without Overdrive

    Should have added to my post my tow vehicle is a 3/4T Duramax with the 5 speed Allison. Since you know that tranny I hope he takes your advice if he is hauling any thing more than the weight of 4 adult passengers.
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    Towing with/without Overdrive

    Depends on what you are towing and the topography. If you are pulling a 12' aluminum boat I would leave it on. Towing 6000# turn it off. You have to get the feel of it. A long up grade and the tranny is constantly shifting up and down to maintain speed turn it off. I pull any thing from a...
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    mercruiser 898, won't run (or will barely run), at wit's end

    I am not a fan of neon spark testers. Test it again with an adjustable air gap tester and tell us how far a nice blue spark it will make.
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    Bayliner 175 Rehab

    Factory manuals are available both on ebay and online for that drive. Don't get the Selroc or Chiltons. I know someone on here will tell you which manual number for yours. I bought my first used I/O 50 years ago and considered my self a decent backyard automotive mechanic I never did...
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    Bottom cylinder won’t fire but still has spark

    Do a compression check on all cylinders first and give us the numbers.
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