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    Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson

    I bought a 1986, 9.9 and a 1998 30 Evinrude both bought brand new. I have done NO PM on them. Run every day in summer. Since 1986. PM 1 impellor. Thermostat parts in the 9.9. I only run NON E gas, high test, at a marina.
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    Questions about purchasing a 1982 75 HP 3 cylinder Johnson

    OOOHHHHH 42 years of unknown care ?
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    In need of electrical help

    How do you know the harness is good and the right type for the motor ?
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    Why are the oldest postings on a thread NOW listed as the newest ?

    Thank you Scott.
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    Why are the oldest postings on a thread NOW listed as the newest ?

    I want the newest post to be first on the opening page of a topic. Can not find any way to change it.
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    Estate sale lot of 18 - 25hp motors - Compression gauge variables.

    Why I never buy anything used. Some dirtbag screws anyone buying his junk. (n)(n)(n)(n)(n)(n)(n)
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    Do I replace the core plugs when engine is out?

    No t true with very soft bottoms. 4 sunglasses. Tools, sparkplugs, coins, fuses.
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Only ...Closed Cell foam ...in any boat work.
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    Do I replace the core plugs when engine is out?

    If any core plugs are NOT SEATED correctly ? Replace it.
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    OEM Exhaust Manifolds Looking for some other info

    Another reason is with a fully loaded boat. If you suddenly go from Fast on plane speed to neutral ? The motor stalls out unexpectedly. The stern will drop down. And the following wake will run up the back side of the boat. Possibly going into the engine. Causing the very bad hydro / water...
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    Timing is retarded ;-)

    Way to handle the quick sale parts con people.
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    Timing is retarded ;-)

    Yes But I have no idea how to prove it.
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    OEM Exhaust Manifolds Looking for some other info

    You appear to be showing different manifolds. 1 looks like it is sheet metal riser held together wit just a few tack welds. Do not buy them if they really look like that picture.
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    Timing is retarded ;-)

    Not the first time a company built a few thousand incorrectly.
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    Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2

    I test them in a big quiet shopping mall with another person driving and doing different degrees of stopping. As I watch the wheels.
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    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    I would relocate the bilge pump outlet hose. To a much higher outlet on the transom. Allow for a full load of the boat to determine where the outlet should be. Check valves can stick open. I do the higher outlet hose way.
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    Wild Finish at Daytona

    So does the wife. :)
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    Cabin Fever outbreak.

    You have never been on a Boy Scout and Girl Scout combine camping out trip.
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    I've got a 1971 Mercury 110 9.8hp outboard with a stuck tiller handle

    Somebody screwed it up. Then sells it for $200. DIY ruins motors. Then sells them cheaply.
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    Best shallow water river boat

    Take your time !!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember YOU have the money. Looks great. Start it when completely cold and then a hot restart. Walk away if you are given any excuses. He maybe selling problems. Used jets are NOT worth more money. Have you ever removed stringy weeds from that enclosed housing ? It...
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