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    Just can not figure it out

    What does---"crank good "---mean to you?----Turning over with starter engaged ?---Starting up without stalling?------Sorry the term " crank good " means different things depending on the local dialect I think.
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    Some shops are better at this work then others.----Always been that way.
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    Well---$375 is about $300 too much.----But they quote these jobs because some folks have no idea how much work it is.----And at $375 they likely would repair it / finish it to perfection / prime it and do a factory match on the paint.-----I would get that repaired for case of 24 cold...
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    No Reverse 200hp Johnson Ocean Pro 2001

    Remove lower unit and set the shift rod height.
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    Just can not figure it out

    I don't think so , unless it was " jet power " rated.
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    Just can not figure it out

    The 75 is not a 2+2 either.---The 2+2 were the 4 cylinder loopers.
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    Just can not figure it out

    Not likely a 2+2 motor seeing it is a 85 HP model
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    Adding a starter to a 1963 Evinrude 28302A 28 hp

    Too far away for me to help.---You need a starter ( best option ) from say 1965 33 HP to 1970 33 HP.----Or 1965 40 HP to about a 1970 40 HP.
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    Adding a starter to a 1963 Evinrude 28302A 28 hp

    Your location ?
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    Adding a starter to a 1963 Evinrude 28302A 28 hp

    You need the starter and the starter bracket.----It bolts right on.--You need a choke solenoid and lower carburetor bowl.-----Or install an electric primer as used on Johnson / Evinrude from 1980 on.----A wonderful item used on motors from 9.9 to 300 HP.-----Then just a proper solenoid and some...
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    16ft Glasspar w/65hp 2 stroke

    I think 2 blade props will allow revs / power to build up quicker.
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    Question about pressed in carb seats

    Your local machine shop can assist in removing those inserts.----And make new ones.
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    Just can not figure it out

    Do you have good crankcase compression ?
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    Prop Damage

    Yes ---there are aluminum brazing rods.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    The new 4 strokes are wonderful for folks who do not worry about $$$$.-----The 2 strokes are for those on a budget.-----Sure they use a bit more fuel and oil.-----But if you look after a 2 stroke and understand a 2 stroke you will never get sticker shock.-----I would love to see the look on...
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    1989 evinrude xp150

    On the 1/4" screws it is 60 / 80 inch lbs.
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    Need help evinrude 48 at wits end

    Model # is ?-----Post the actual compression values.-----Checked / cleaned the high speed jets that are screwed into bottom of float bowl ?----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" on both leads ?----Checked flywheel key?----Checked fuel pump diaphragm?
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    Outboard life expectancy

    Just got a 2004 Yamaha 90 HP 4 stroke from a dealer.----Traded some used parts a while ago.----Dealer pulled cylinder head off.----Saw lots of corrosion in head gasket area.----Sold customer a new motor.----I do not believe owner got any beer tokens for it as it was declared scrap.
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    Outboard life expectancy

    The big 4 strokes can be " serviced " by your local shop.------They can not be rebuilt by your local shop.-----Cost of labor and ----" I need it by the week end "----means they suggest a new motor.
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    Winterize evinrude 50

    When exhaust ports are open they will crawl right into a cylinder and make a comfy home.-----Then when nature calls they do their business near there.----Disaster in the making !! ---And I doubt they would go through a reed valve
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