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  1. jimmbo

    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    The boat will feel and handle differently with the Enertia. The Prop will have a good Grip on the Water
  2. jimmbo

    Got a new toy to test out eventually...

    Excellent Prop, been running one since 2006. Hopefully it is the Correct Pitch for your requirements
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    Any fixing this?

    What's the Model #?
  4. jimmbo

    Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?

    I've seen Distilled Water at Costco
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    Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?

    No, Rainwater is a Chemical Stew, and Water from a Dehumidifier, is Mold City. Rainwater would certainly be softer, as it would have less Calcium in it compared to Tap Water, but I don't like using Water contaminated with Avian Fecal Matter, to wash my clothes
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    Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?

    I was typing when you posted and didn't see it till after
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    Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?

    No. that is not How Water is Distilled. Condensed Steam in a uncontaminated Vessel would be Distilled Water. Here is a Tidbit, Distilled Water is an Insulator, no Danger of Electrocution with it. but 1 grain of Salt in several Hundred Gallons of Water changes that.
  8. jimmbo

    Free Mercury Tower of Power

    The Transom Bracket is post 83, and it was stated the Serial # was 84. It looks like the Engine had a extra Long Shaft Extension Kit installed, to make it a 25" motor I had an 84 115, and I put a 71 115 Cowl on it. I always thought the Red Wraps were the best looking. In the pic You can see the...
  9. jimmbo

    What size prop and pitch

    Welcome to iboats Like asking "I'm buying a Car, what do I buy?" Are you replacing the engine too, or are you attempting to attach an Merc Drive to the OMC?
  10. jimmbo

    1974 Merc 9.8 hp

    In 74, there wasn't Garbage called Alcohol added to Gasoline. I suspect the inside of the Fuel Lines are deteriorating and restricting flow. The last 10% of Throttle can increase fuel demand more than 30+%
  11. jimmbo

    100hp lower end replacement

    Any reputable firm, offering rebuilt Units would know what fits what. Have you spoke with them?
  12. jimmbo

    What ever happened to Dangar Stu?

    I was referring to his YouTube Channel. I wasn't aware he had posted on here. I just thought a lot of People here would have known about him, and his Channel.
  13. jimmbo

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    I love seeing those Old Motors. Every Model Year was something to look forward to, to see the 5hp increase on the inline 6s and/or V4s
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    What ever happened to Dangar Stu?

    He seems to vanished from the Face of the earth
  15. jimmbo

    2 stroke remote oil tank yamaha

    Is the new Tank specified for your engine? The System on the 1985 may have been different. So you have access to Yamaha's Installation Instructions for the Engine? Primer Bulbs are designed to allow Flow through them in One Direction, and they were Initially Designed for the Higher Flow Rates...
  16. jimmbo

    Chrysler 105

    Ignition Systems are the Chrysler Outboard's Achilles Heel
  17. jimmbo

    2 stroke remote oil tank yamaha

    Yes, removal will introduce Air in the Line
  18. jimmbo

    2 stroke remote oil tank yamaha

    I don't know why I am answering this but... It is to get Oil to the Pump in the first Place
  19. jimmbo

    150 Hp 2 stroke Optimax will not run at low idle.

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    1978 Johnson 85 HP Choke Issues

    I suspect the Manual Choke Lever was removed by a previous Owner, Why? who knows It would have contacted the Roller#16, shown in your last Pic Going through the Parts Books for both the 77 and 78, there were some Big Changes and some Little Changes. The Blocks are not interchangeable, Mid...
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