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  1. jimmbo

    1995 5.0L Carb Replacement Options

    AFB means Carter Carb, and I avoid them like the Plague
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    1995 5.0L Carb Replacement Options

    Holley's 500cfm 2300 2bbl is pretty much the Perfect size for 5 liter spinning 5000rpm. Holley likely makes an adapter for fitting it on a Rochester 2bbl mounting pad.
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    Too much boat?

    It appears that Income Tax rates can go up a Considerable amount.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    It was about like that, the Day I flipped the 10 or 12 foot back in 1976
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    It had 3 benches, and a Triangular Wedge Seat at the Bow. We them till about the mid 90s, when I think my brother sold them. Used to use them on a Nasty Lake
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    In the late 80s the 20 and 25 hp engines were fitted with the Midsection and Gearcase that previously was used exclusively by the 35hp. It was a more Hydrodynamic shape, had larger gears and a Prop designed with blades that had more Rake and often some cupping. We had a couple of Mirrocraft 14...
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    trailer manufacturer picks?

    I still wouldn't trust it not to break.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    No, I was referring to its grip on the water The Gear Housing shape and the Propeller designs for that engine leave a lot to be desired when it comes to performance. The Props have Blades that have no Rake, and no cupping.
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    If the revs are going up but no speed increase, then the Prop could be losing it's bite. That Engine has a gear case and prop lineage that leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to performance. Few, if any, of the props for it have any amount of Rake and/or Cupping, both of which help keep a...
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    1984 Evinrude 25hp mounting

    Looking at the 1st pic, it looks like it is still too deep in the water. As for the revs up without a linear increase in speed. Was it an actual increase in rpm, or just a lot more Carb Noise?
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    Mariner 60hp 2 stroke tachometer

    #2
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    Merc High performance gear lube in VP dual prop

    Merc doesn't offer a Gear Lube that is GL-5. So it is not usable, in the VP Outdrive. There is a Reason that Volvo specs a Synthetic GL-5, so that is what the Drive Requires.
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    Tire Recommendation

    The Marathons I had lasted 12 yrs, I replaced them with Goodyear Endurances and like them. They also have quite a bit Higher Load Capacity than the Marathons did. Not the cheapest option, but in most cases, you do get what you pay for...
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    rough running Mariner 200 fuel injected 2 cycle

    Where are you getting the Fuel that you are using Where did you get the fuel-oil mix from the engine to compare with a Premix? Running out of fuel, may have plugged the pickup in the tank. Dirt and Water shouldn't have made it past the water separator... Is there a Fuel Filter under the engine...
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    Mercury 35 hp outboard timing

    Try pumping up the Primer till it is firm, start the engine, then disconnect the fuel line at the motor and pressing in the Check Valve on the connector at the engine, and see how long it runs.
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    Mercury 35 hp outboard timing

    Sounds like it is running out of gas. Check every fitting for air leaks, even to the point of smearing grease over connectors/connections. Brake Cleaner will take it off. Being that it runs as long as it does, I suspect there is a leak near, at, or in the fuel tank. Primer Bulbs can be devious...
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    1985 mariner 150

    Does it suddenly quit, dead, or does it slow down, run rough and then quit?
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    85 hp force outboard fuel/oil mix what is

    A 20 yr old thread, but was last messed with 12+ yrs ago
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    Top end speed

    A lot of the modified Mercs can't handle a poker run either, but the same goes for any make
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