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    !/2 ton Truck towing limitations

    Remember that ratings are for NEW vehicles.------A 10 year old truck that has been exposed to winter conditions and salt on roads may not be the same.
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    ???----A failure to read and heed ???
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    Left hand rotation was NEVER , ever offered for smaller motors !!
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    No surprise that seals were crispy.----Bearing is a 204 I believe.----Good on you for taking it apart.----Now you know it will be good for many years of service again.
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    Put a knee in with rivers or screws.
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    No such thing as counter rotation available for a 1998 30 HP as per post #2.-----Accept the simple facts.
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    Circle man need to take his lower unit apart to see how these things work and are set-up !
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    Counter rotation is a " nice to have " feature.------It is not needed to have fun !
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    ????----Keep dreaming.
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    ??----I had twin 235 hp Johson out boards on a Scarab sport.----Both right hand.----No issue.-----Doubt you can find a lefthand prop for that Johson.-----Lower unit bearing are not set up for reverse rotation.-----Why the question and concern ?----Twin outboards were common in the late 1950's...
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    Jonsson 235v6 78vm

    Be interesting to get the real story.----Lots of info missing in post #1
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    2025 should have a bumper crop of freeze busted blocks come spring

    It appears to be a combination of many factors.-----Locked storage compounds.----Lack of knowledge by newbies.-----High cost of having a shop do the work.-----Surprise cold snap and boat far from home --ETC, etc
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    Jonsson 235v6 78vm

    Looks like the motor was assembled and never started up ???
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    No such thing was ever offered.
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    Issues with these 7.5 / 9.8 HP motors---Poor impeller design.-----They do not have an overheat warning system.-----They do not have overheat shut down.----Engine must be taken apart to replace the lower crankshaft seal.---------Replace crankshaft seals when you have it apart.--Replace upper and...
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    I see evidence on scoring in cylinders.----No magic potion can fix that.----Yes the motor can run the way it is.----There is a difference between " running " and running as designed.
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    They forgot ( saved money ) by not putting a brace ( knee ) between transom and bottom of the hull.-----Easy fix for me here.
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    1993 fast strike 150 carb jets

    The pulse limiter is a " FLOWFUSE " for the VRO pump housings.-----Not needed for other style pumps.----I see a 57D or 59D for the 150 model.
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    I see the scoring.----Motor must come apart to be refurbished.----Inspect all parts and decide on a path forward.----Note----I own more than one of this motor type.-----Last one i got for free.----Most shops do not want to work on them anymore.
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    2000 30hp Johnson possible water restriction/over heats

    The oil mixing unit was under the oil tank.----Separate from pumps.----I have more than a few of these motors for parts.----Bought 3 one time and each one had oil tank and mixing unit removed.
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