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  1. jimmbo

    '84 115hp T-o-P rebuild

    They did switch from a Nut and Stud System to the One-Time-Torque Bolts in the early 80s, they also changed the Connecting Rod at the same time
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    4.3lx intake manifold question

    I certainly can't argue with last comment above. I have the 4bbl intake on my 5.7 Volvo, and I will agree it looks very much like an Edelbrock, but I did see some difference
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    4.3lx intake manifold question

    If a bit more initial timing helps the Bottom End, then just change the advance curve of the Distributor to limit Centrifugal Advance. The OP's engine sounds old enough to have a Mechanical Advance Distributor. Heck, my 2002 Volvo 5.7 has one.
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    '84 115hp T-o-P rebuild

    That engine does not have a Cylinder Head to remove. Here is what you will find under the water jacket cover. This was my 1984 115hp Specialty Tools? Ring compressors are one
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    1977 johnson 6hp throttle cam question

    With these engines almost All of the Spark Advance occurs before the carbs open. Seems to work well. Also, Idle Speed is a result of retarding/advancing the spark, not changes to the Carb Throttle Shaft
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    1995 Evinrude 88SPL Carb jet question

    Yet looking at the Parts Listings, it states only one per carb on some of the V4s. The motor in question is one, and I checked others, some also said one, while other engines it was two.
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    Can I use slightly longer push rods than stock on 454 Gen V?

    One of the risks of buying on fleaBay
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    Holley Terminator fuel injected carb tuning 98 Baja Outlaw

    I hope your Boat doesn't go Kaboom. There are reasons why there are USCG Regulations/Restrictions, and the Price for them was many People's Live's
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    Holley Terminator fuel injected carb tuning 98 Baja Outlaw

    They still recommended a noncompliant System, even after you told them it was for a Marine Application? Me thinks Holley is in need of a Legality Attitude Adjustment
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    Enough horsepower?

    If I remember, the 110 has the Bubbleback Exhaust cover, so for all intensive purposes, it is basically a crank rated 140, but prop rated. The 140 rarely put out more than 128hp at the crank, but that fell the within the10% variance allowed from labeled hp
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    Quit My Job . . .

    I went on Company Pension the next day, I did use up a bit of saved money. 4 years later when I turned 60, I was able to get my Canada Pension, and in 2 1/2 years when I turn 65, I will be able to get Old Age Security. I haven't touched my savings or my Tax Sheltered Retirement Savings, or other...
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    Mercury 115 EFI 2015, white "plastic ring" in front of propeller, what is it for?

    Can you float the boat close to a shore or beach, wade into the water with a couple of tools in hand? I did that when I needed to change props. I have also anchored the boat so that the fully tilted up engine was close the dock, and changed the prop
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Wasn't the least bit Scary. Oh for about 30 seconds I was concerned about all the commuters going to work, and stuck in traffic at -30. That concern faded very quickly as a I turned over and hit the snooze button
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    Do you use non ethanol gas ?

    The only shortage is caused by Oil Robber Barons, who figured out that they could make more money while providing less product. It is Simple Gouging
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    Holley Terminator fuel injected carb tuning 98 Baja Outlaw

    Holley doesn't market a Terminator FI that is USCG compliant, they do however have a few Sniper FI systems that at USCG compliant, though they require an Exhaust Sensor to operate correctly.
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    Mercury 115 EFI 2015, white "plastic ring" in front of propeller, what is it for?

    How about taking the prop off, and using a small hammer, and a small dowel, either tap it on the prop or tap it off and then reposition it on the gearcase. Reinstall Prop
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    Mercury 115 EFI 2015, white "plastic ring" in front of propeller, what is it for?

    It is used to provide a better seal to reduce/prevent Exhaust Gases from exiting at that location an causing Havoc for the Prop
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    Evinrude 1973 boat motor runs while out of the water but not in the water.

    Remove the Transfer Port Covers and take a look at the Piston and Rings. Compression Test can still be done after the Covers are off, but I doubt it will be needed
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    Help Identifying Boat! Fiberform

    Last thing you want to do is cut the Fiberglass that makes up the outside of the Transom. If you do , you will have a very weak repair as the new outer glass will only be a butt joint or a very limited overlap with the old Glass. The best repair is when the old Transom is busted up and dug out...
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    Help Identifying Boat! Fiberform

    Sometimes the Canadian made boats were slightly different in trim. A Transom shouldn't flex at all. To get the motor off, a Couple of Friends with Strong Backs and Weak Minds can be handy. That motor weighs about 290 lbs. It is pain to remove as the Power Trim hoses have to be undone. To...
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