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  1. jimmbo

    Trailer Tires

    In 2017 I had a blowout on the highway, the Tire was a Goodyear Marathon, but it was 12 yrs old. I replaced the tire with the newer Goodyear Endurance and really like them
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    Old Johnson 115hp: How do I know if it is a 2-stroke or 4-stroke?

    The Oil Premixing System(VRO) was introduced in 1984, any OMC outboard prior to that will need to have oil added to the gas. In the case of a 115, 50:1 using a TCW-3 Oil.
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    Glastron is no longer

    I was at my Dealer on April 9, and was told that Glastron has shut down
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    Somber news for iboats forums members.

    RIP Don, you are already missed
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    Old merc outboard details?

    The transom bracket, on your engine is Post 1983, used by both Mercury and Mariner, and uses a Power Trim System that is completely contained within the Bracket, using 2 Short Trim Rams, and 1 Tilt Ram. Looking the Pic, someone retracted Trim rams all the way in. That is done on OMC Outboards...
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    Old merc outboard details?

    How long have you had this motor? Do you know if the gearcase was ever replaced? If the compression is good, and so is the ignition.... Check the gear ratio. Your engine should have a 2.3:1 ratio. A gear case from an inline six, will bolt up, and has a 2:1 gear ratio, which would make it hard...
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    How to Synchronize Old school V4.

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    1962 Johnson RK-24-L 40hp Throttle Control Issues

    Being you gave a Model # RK24, I am assuming it is an Electric Shift, with SIngle Lever control looking like this [B] Gear Oil must be an Electric Shift Compatible Type "C" oil, BRP sells it as Precision Blend. Other brands are out there, but some are not Compatible with the Electric Shift
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    Transom "thumb screw" thread spec

    Here the Motor is being held about 1 1/4" or so higher than the transom, just clamped on by the 4 bolts
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    1960 Evinrude Lark 40HP Model 35520

    Those compression numbers are fine. 43.9 cubic inch displacement 40 hp @4500 rpm 4000 - 5000 WOT range 21:12 gear ratio Automatic Choke Recirculating Thermostatically controlled Cooling System Adjustable Hi and Low speed Mixture
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    Is a roller trailer okay?

    I prefer not to get my feet wet, or submerging the Car, when launching and loading,
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    Is a roller trailer okay?

    With lots of Rollers, even a Heavy Boat can be supported properly
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    Unsafe Torque Steer Help Please

    I'll be surprised if you don't have water starvation problems At those engine Heights, a Torque Tab, as mentioned by Chris, is usually needed/added You really need to get a Prop that is Designed to run partially Submerged
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    No More Evinrude Outboards

    Looks like Evinrude is Shutting Down http://news.brp.com/news-releases/ne...w-technologies
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    Clutch slipping/gear

    Possibly the prop caught some air and lost its bite, when you lowered the rpms it grabbed the water again. It is much easier to look at the pic when it is oriented correctly Looking at the picture, it appears that the motor might be too long for the Transom, but that might just a Perspective...
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    1968 Johnson vxl-14b

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    Which carburetor adjustment procedure (fuel - air mixture) is best?

    Your pictures don't show the Throttle body very well, there were often Vacuum access ports on there, sometimes plugged. It is also a place where a Vacuum Port can be added with a bit of drilling and tapping. The choke should open up fully by 2 minutes or so That Plunger, as you call is what...
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    seeking Hub replacement service for 50s pin drive props

    Like this?
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    Slow to get out of hole and WOT RPM too high

    I can't Adjust the Height on Mine, That Enertia can hold Most of the Boat out of the Water
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    396 mercruiser with Holley Carb

    A Marine Holley would have Vent tubes that are a J/U shape, or are connected to each other, If it is is an Automotive Carb, DO NOT use it
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