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    How the heck

    All I can say is thanks for letting me know this, I will not take that screw out for sure. Hope you get it figured out !!
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    Ignition alarm

    My 1992 still has the beep and neighbor has a newer motor but don't know the year that has the initial beep. According to my manual that beep is a test for the over heat alarm beeper. My magnet came off the oil level float also, so I disconnected it. I do check my oil level frequently and fill...
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    Star Tron added to Jetski's now they will not start

    How much did you use ?? Probably loosened up all the crap and plugged up the tiney holes in the carbs...actually just what it is supposed to do, but using it regularly prevents the all at once major cleaning job!!
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    Am I just nuts???????

    Why ??? Much better off finding a tinnie to restore !!
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    Shifter

    Ok, try shifting while turning the prop by hand...DO disconnect the spark plugs wires before doing so!!!
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    Tohatsu m8 2003 8hp jumps up and down

    Does the lower unit drain screw have a magnet ? If not get a small pencil magnet and go ibside the drain hole and see if any bigger pieces are in there. When you say little filings, how little ??
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    Tohatsu m8 2003 8hp jumps up and down

    Drain the gear oil and look for metal pieces. Make sure prop is not damaged. Are the transom clamps tight !!
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    Shifter

    Won't shift at the motor or won't shift thru a remote control ?? Actually can be many reasons, why not diagnose the problem first ?
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    1992 6hp rewind starter housing

    Wasn't sure if that was the part or not...If it is...then it could be repaired I think. Epoxy, and some braces screwed in to help hold position and some reinforcement at the joints. Not pretty, but could be done for sure. The motor is new enough that won't find much in scrap heaps yet....
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    Need propeller suggestions

    Without accurate numbers a suggestion is only a guess!
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    1992 6hp rewind starter housing

    Do you have the piece that broke off?
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    Towing a Chaparral 23 H2o Sport boat with a 4Runner that has a 5,000 pound tow rating

    In my almist 60 years of towing, I learned to never tow at max capacity. Stretching the lumits may be fine as ling as there are no surprises, but.....when an issue arrises, it pays to have a cushion, especially when yours or someone elses life might depend on it. I use not more than 80% of max...
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    1992 6hp rewind starter housing

    Any pics of the broken part, might be able to make some sugfestuons if we could see it.
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    spin-on gas filter

    Plastic sight glass on my outboard for the oil level, couldn't see it very well so I cleaned then polished it, clear as a bell....its a 1992..
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    Need propeller suggestions

    Race cars and outboards are very different !! You will never get the correct prop by listening !! Hope you can affored to replace it when she blows.
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    Engine Will Not Turn Over

    Just went thru a similiar issue on my 1992 40 hp classic. After a thorough and carefull search, I did find a number of corroded connections and one very teeny, tiney little pin hole that was grounding onto a ground screw. That hole was thru a wrap around a group of wires, about the size of a...
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    Need propeller suggestions

    What is your max rpm with one person at wot ?? I adjust my pitch to get max rpm or slightly above with my lightest load, then when I add a budy or two I am good. You might have to watch your tach when running light so you don' t over rev...
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    1971 StarCraft Starchief engine and drive replacement.

    You could just drive to the US on a fishing trip, then drop the boat at a place to get your repairs done. Then next spring, drive back and pick it up with the new drive. Tell the border your just comming back from a fishing trip, you already have all the ownership papers, the border folks...
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    Russian spacecraft crashes into moon

    Might be true, look how their military junk is failing in Ukrane !!
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    Oil in bellows questions…

    I did mine without the special tools, just replaced the upper seal, but installed it slightly out more to run on a fresh surface. A little time consuming because I went slow and made sure it was right, but not that difficult. If at all possible download the factory service manual, mine made it...
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