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    Mercury 85HP Thunderbolt Ignition Series??? Whats missing??

    Looks like a 1972 model.----Those 2 locations are for diaphragm , PRESSURE operated fuel pumps.----Do a complete evaluation of this motor before spending any beer tokens.----Post the actual compression values.-----Compression test can be done with a rope on the flywheel.----Will need a new water...
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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    The bearings on the crankshaft may not be the same as an OMC 18 HP.
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    1976 Johnson 85 HP Bolt Size

    Helicoil works fine.
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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    It would be the oil that you mix with the gas !
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    leaking lower unit, 1963 Gale Sea King (OMC) 15hp

    Did you replace shift rod o-ring ?-----And those motors will leave an oil slick which is the oil mixed with gas.
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    1976 Johnson 85 HP Bolt Size

    Yes I have worked on those.----Not sure how you could strip that bolt and thread on the block.
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    Mercury thunderbolt 110, no spark

    Need to check whether that motor needs circuit open or closed to make spark
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    Lake depth and how shallow can you run?

    Cheap and easy to invest in a chart plotter.----Some now have every small lake on them.-----Makes you an instant expert on the depth of the lakes.----Cheaper than props and lower units.
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    4hp Extension Gasket

    Picture #2 is of parts ( extension housing )) that does not belong to a 4 HP 1973 model.
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    4hp Extension Gasket

    There is no gasket between the gearcase and extension housing and the exhaust housing.----Repeat , there is no gasket.
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    70hp tohatsu running rough

    Timing on modern motors does not go out of adjustment.-----Test run with boat in the water.-----Carburetors may need low speed mixture adjustment .----Carburetors may need cleaning.
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    The training / license requirements might be beyond the average driver to look after a " reactor in a suitcase " so to speak.------That would be all we need in this crazy world.------When I started in that field there were few issues.----Today these plants are guarded by SWAT teams
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    Upper mid- section bolts/ nuts corroded - 1997 60HP Johnson

    Time to do some work and install stainless nut / bolt.----This could turn into a nightmare I think.
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    Need help identifying year and HP of Evinrude engine.

    That would be a 1960 model 40 HP.
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    But the general public also has little to no concept of radiation / shielding and nuclear power.----It should have been called ---UNCLEAR ---power.-----The mayor of a local city was adamant that no radioactive materials should be allowed to be transported through his city.-----This would have...
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    Makes no economic sense to me to add a generator , battery and electric motor.-----Of course if you can afford one , and afford to maintain it there is no problem----Or get little for this item when you trade it in for a new one.
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    No such thing as excess electricity or free electricity.-----But I have heard of a mine in Europe where electric mining trucks generate electricity for the batteries on the way down a mountain.----So much so that there is no need to charge batteries from the grid for the trip back up the...
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    Evinrude Sportwin 10 pull cord winding procedure

    The recoil pulley must be " timed " to provide a mechanical advantage.----Makes for easier pulling.----Find the arrows on housing and pulley.----Did not see him check that after his assembly work.-----He did not grease the spring.----Put too much grease on the pulley.
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    1965 3.9hp plug fouls

    If the diaphragm is ruptured it will provide fuel ( too much ) directly to the crankcase.----So simple.
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