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    Trim tab removal on a 1970s(?) Merc 500 Thunderbolt 50hp

    Flashlight helps.
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    Tilt and trim

    There are check valves in the valve body.-----Need a drag link screwdriver to take them out.------Manual would help you.
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    55 or 56

    In 55 they were painted GREEN-----In 56 it was marketed as a 30 HP and was that color.----Post the model # of this machine.
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    E150STLCUR bogging under load

    The throttle does NOT need to be open on your 2 stroke motor for a compression test !
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    What to do here...

    It might be a good idea to do a full thorough inspection of this motor.-----Compression / bearings / ignition / lower unit electric shift / run the motor.-----Before investing money into a wiring harness.-----Be a shame to spend beer tokens and then find out that the motor is junk.
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    E150STLCUR bogging under load

    Remove some bypass covers on side of the block.----Just 6 bolts each.-----Allows you to look at pistons / rings.
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    1966 CD-23B tilt adjusting rod stuck

    Agree with the above.
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    What to do here...

    I would go with a terminal board / strip.----Make your own wiring diagram as per your colors.----The plug in features / connecter is a factory / dealer time saver.----That is easily bypassed.
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    Tilt and trim

    Topped up the fluid level ?
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    Thoughts on potential automated pitch calling in MLB

    The game of baseball should be to relax the mind !!------They are making it more like a video game.------These new rules are all nonsense in my opinion.----- Next thing is they will allow aluminum or carbon fiber bats.
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    Wits end again - 75 V4 115. Will an oscilloscope help??

    If you think the upper seal is an issue, then replace it.----Post another video with the engine idling after a new seal is installed.
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    Wits end again - 75 V4 115. Will an oscilloscope help??

    Motor seems to have electrical issues.-----Spme basic trouble shooting will find the issue.
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    1984 starcraft islander

    I can't grab a hold of those engines.----Some simple inspection on your part is needed.
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    You replaced water pump impeller too ?
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    1984 starcraft islander

    This boat has a pair of 90 HP outboards.-----I would remove bypass covers on the 75 PSI cylinders.
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    Mercury 9.9 2 stroke won't start

    Check flywheel key.----Or perhaps switch plug wires.-----And does spark jump a gap of at least 5/16" , yes or no ?
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    Boat motor problems

    Is this a 3 or 4 cylinder motor ?--Serial # is ?---Ignition problem I say.----I can not see , hear or feel your motor.---Answer this.----Do you have consistent spark that jumps a gap of 3/8" or more on all leads.---Yes or no ?----And the spark plugs are not involved in this simple test.
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    1986 115hp inline 6

    Set them all at 1-1/2 turn out.----Then adjust equally until bogging goes away.----Some folks find it hard to believe it might be a simple fix !
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    Rings for 4006E

    There is no way that this engine could run to wear out the rings to less than 25 PSI.-----An owner would know there is something WRONG.----A head gasket fails suddenly.
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    Rings for 4006E

    I would say this motor has a blown head gasket.----Easy fix.----Head will be warped.---True it up.----Replace gasket.----Go fishing.
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