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    Lapping flywheel

    That should work.---Assemble it clean and dry.----On occasion I have seen some folks use grease on the tapers.-----I assume the thinking is that it will make it easier to pull off.-----Totally wrong thinking !
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    charging system 1982 thompsom

    The ----Sierra ---Marine parts catalogue has it.-----List at around $1000 or so.------Find a used one on E-bay ???----Any shop that scraps boats as well.
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    Lapping flywheel

    Sorry mate-----The crankshaft fits on the taper.-----When you tighten the nut the flywheel is pushed down and " stretches " over the crank taper.-----The 2 are now locked together.----The locking fit drives the flywheel.----The key only lines it up for proper timing.----Yes that is the way it...
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    1992 70hp Johnson - electrical issue with Trim and Start and gear shaft position fail

    Set at 21-23/ 32"
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    Year of this engine, is it a Lark 10??

    Lark was the model designation for the deluxe and electric shift models.
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    1992 70hp Johnson - electrical issue with Trim and Start and gear shaft position fail

    Stop.----The shift rod has to be set to a specific length.-----So you need to remove lower unit again to adjust / set that.---ASk for dimension if you can not find it..-------Does the fitting for the tell tale hose come off the side of the engine ?----Or off the top of the block per a 1994...
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    Year of this engine, is it a Lark 10??

    The model # shown makes it a 1968 model.----The electric shift models left the factory with the 10 mp generator.-----That generator was optional for the big twin model.
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    charging system 1982 thompsom

    There were issues with them.-----Many were converted with a kit with a conventional belt driven alternator.
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    '88 Force 15 "Where's the thermostat?"

    The second picture appears to show where it should be.----But folks have been known to leave them out.----Agreed it needs a new impeller after sitting all these years.
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    There may be a significant expense in haulout / yard / mechanic service fees.-----
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    charging system 1982 thompsom

    Perhaps a Mercruiser with the 470 or similar.--Charging system under flywheel.
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    Starboard cylinders overheating, but no thermostat installed

    So it sounds like the previous owner had issues.----Then put that horn in the control box out of service.-----Do the compression test before spending any more beer tokens on the motor.-----The cylinder head needs to come off to replace the diverters..---Just 10 bolts using a 1/2" socket I think.
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    Lapping flywheel

    How about pictures with compound cleaned off.
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    650 Mercury Identification help

    Easy to identify if you post a picture.----Perhaps on a new thread !
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    1984 starcraft islander

    Likely a good idea to pull it out for inspection / leak test.
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    1991 evinrude xp 200 hp

    The shift switch cuts spark to 3 cylinders during the shifting.---So remove spark plugs.------So put control in forward.---Turn key on.----Crank motor over.----Do you have spark ( 3/8" gap ) on all leads ?
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    puzzled 88 85 hp has strong spark on number 2 cylinder and super weak spark on 1,3

    Sorry , I do not know what " super weak spark " is.----I do not know what " fat spark " is either.----Use a proper test device.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ----What size gap can it jump on each lead ?
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    1977 25HP Evinrude cutting out.

    Have to ask.-----The high speed jet ( orifice plug ) is clean ?---An item found screwed into the bottom of the float bowl.
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    Starboard cylinders overheating, but no thermostat installed

    Water from the tell tale does not go through the block.---So it is always cool.----Water goes through the thermostats last.----There are 4 ( 2 per side ) water diverters in the water jackets.---Perhaps these are out of place and blocking water flow.-----Water does NOT go through these...
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    What are these for, Please?

    Many boats have wiring that looks like a bowl of spaghetti.
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