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    Mercury 850 thunderbolt (cannot determine the year)

    A 1977 model.-----Has decals that look like a hockey stick ?
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    FD-11 best way to fix shift connector cover threads that are stripped?

    Why not 10-24NC thread ?
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    FD-11 best way to fix shift connector cover threads that are stripped?

    No issues.----simple job for me.
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    FD-11 best way to fix shift connector cover threads that are stripped?

    Used a heli-coil on one this summer.-----First time in many years that a motor arrived with that 10-24 thread stripped.
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    1969 85hp starflite, low power and cutting in and out

    Clean the carburetors-----Find / clean the high speed jets screwed into the bottom of the float bowl.----Do not run this motor , as plugged carburetors can result in major damage to the motor.
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    Curious, how are old boats disposed of that marinas refuse to haul out?

    For many folks ,big boats become a liability at one point.----Too big to trailer.----Too expensive to repair.----No insurance available.----Too expensive to dock for a season.----Nobody wants them.
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    Stern Drive

    Gearcases are to be filled from the bottom !
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    First boat! 1989 Quantum 1800xb Force 125

    It takes a lot longer to build / repair a boat then what they tell you.
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    88 merc 60 (2 carb, 3 cylinder)

    Clean the carburetors.----Make a new gasket.
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    1998 Force 90 ELPT by Mercury Marine

    See post #2 on this.
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    1986 GT 150 WOT issue

    The first step in trouble shooting these crossflow motors is a compression test.----Post the actual values you get.----Fuel pumps are operated by crankcase PRESSURE and not vacuum.
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    Fuel Dripping From The Carbs When It's Hot Out - 200HP Johnson 2001

    A well respected / long time ( 35 years ) Evinrude dealer.-----But many folks are doubtful of some knowledge shared here.
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    90 Yamaha 2 stroke overheat

    You did install a new impeller I hope.
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    Old 40 4hp mercury won’t start

    It may jump a gap on the sparkplug laying on the block.----That does not mean it fires when air is compressed to 80 PSI in the cylinder.----Do this simple test.----Put 6 or 7 drops of fuel the sparkplug hole.----Install plug.----Try and start motor.----Report what happens..----
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    Fuel Dripping From The Carbs When It's Hot Out - 200HP Johnson 2001

    See post #5 on the torque value !
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    Old 40 4hp mercury won’t start

    Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" , yes or no?
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    Outdrive failure?

    Prop clicking one way in forward is normal.----They all do that.-----Check gears in upper part of the drive.
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    50ESL73R No Spark

    Post the actual ohm readings off the charge coil.-----And actual ohm readings on sensor coil.-----Is the starter motor spinning flywheel fast enough??
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    First boat! 1989 Quantum 1800xb Force 125

    No need to open throttle on a 2 stroke like yours , to do a compression test.
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    3 HP Johnson/Evinrude

    I have a parts book somewhere if I can find it.-----But look for -----aomci----Lots of grey haired types there who know these motors.----Might have better luck there.
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