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    Winterizing, use E-0 stabilized gas or install shut off valve and run carb out of fuel?

    An empty carburetor stays clean.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    There was no such thing as ---" quick start " ---on 1987 model 50 HP.
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    3 rescued after boat fire near Cape Cod

    Oops.
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    3 rescued after boat fire near Cape Cod

    Does not look like a 50' boat to me.----Sad to say but out on big water things can go wrong in a heart beat.
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    Need advice 96 Merc

    Remove bypass cover to inspect the bad piston / rings.----Just a few bolts and no money spent to learn a lot.
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    Identifying a boat

    Every country has a different market.----I know of a place where I can take home similar boats for free.----
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    10 second video of motor sound - Anyone have any ideas? Yamaha F115

    I detect nothing.----Remove cowling.----Post for 1 minute engine running.
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    Identifying a boat

    Looks like it was homemade / repaired to me.-----But it might be a very strong / durable boat.
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    Johnson GT Ocean Pro

    Test run it with a factory test prop.----That will stop the arguments.
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    Johnson GT Ocean Pro

    A marketing thing.-----A 15 hp sold as a GT 10 or powerful 10 HP.----Some lakes are limited to 10 hp.-----And the factory decals say 10 HP.----Easy to me.
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    Identifying a boat

    The location of this boat?-----Almost looks like a copy / homemade to me.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    I believe you need to review your starting procedure.
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    87 50HP VRO Evinrude - Could this be my problem?

    Manuals clearly state ----Do not flip them over.-----I believe your issues are elsewhere.
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    1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice

    Premium fuel does not produce more heat as far as I know.
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    How can I make my Tracker 40 HP faster?

    Many folks have been fooled by testing with a sparkplug laying on the block.----In the cylinder it takes more voltage to jump the plug gap ( 120 PSI compressed air ) than it takes to jump the gap on the plug at atmospheric pressure.----Always test the maximum output of the magneto.
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    How can I make my Tracker 40 HP faster?

    On any " problem " motor the first step is a compression test.----The next step is a maximum spark check.----Used this procedure for over 50 years.
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    ~1990 25hp Johnson Stuck in Forward

    Throttle must be at idle to allow shifting back to neutral from forward !
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    How can I make my Tracker 40 HP faster?

    It is becoming abundantly clear that simple trouble shooting / thinking is quickly disappearing !
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    How can I make my Tracker 40 HP faster?

    The tool is used to TEST MAXIMUM VOLTAGE output from the coils.-----Nothing to do with testing the plugs.----If you have maximum voltage output and plug does not fire , you have a defective plug !!
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    How can I make my Tracker 40 HP faster?

    Just bought a spark tester ( 4 cylinders at a time ) at a flea market for $10.-----But make your own simple tester.-----Take 2 pieces of wire.----Each about 24" long.-----Glue them onto a piece of carboard with a 3/8" gap between them.----Stick one end into the plug boot.----Other end grounded...
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