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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    In my opinion this motor does not show overheating.----Severe overheat changes the colour of the white paint.
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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    The parts are all aluminum castings.----Those do not turn a rusty brown.
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    1966 Jonhson 9.5 rust around exhaust cover

    The red appears to be the colour of the primer paint used on these motors.----Degrease the area and paint it.
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    Old evinrude junior ID

    Nonsense----The ---CD -----Means that it is a 1986 model.
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    Prop not spinning

    Serviced last week ???-----Call the mechanic to come and check it.
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    Prop not spinning

    Check the gear oil.--Post what you find.----Universal joint failed ?-----Perhaps coupling spline failed.
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    building a full cabin over cockpit

    If you look at some maritime disasters you will find in the reports that.------The new owner of the ship made modifications / added cabins and made the ship top heavy.-----So be careful of you start adding bits to change a boat.
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    My old Motor

    The future is not affordable !-----Your take home pay will hardly get you home.
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    My old Motor

    On top of that in some areas the marina is a seasonal operation.----Hard / expensive to keep qualified mechanics on payroll in the off season.-----So yes the smaller dealer in a cottage / fishing area may have trouble repairing these high tech machines.
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    is a 60hp outboard too small for this boat

    About 120 HP would move that boat nicely.------And 20 HP would be nice for fishing " performance" so to speak.
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    My old Motor

    Find the----aomci-------I believe there are folks who have a book with serial # listings.----I used to have a copy of that book.
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    If the bulb goes flat you have and issue from bulb to the fuel tank.----Problem with tank venting.----Or issue inside fuel tank.---Or issue with anti siphon valve if there is one.
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    1986 35Hp Mercury no fire

    No easy way for you to test at home.----You test all the pieces that feed the switch box.---If they are good then switch box is bad.
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    50HP evintude tiller fuel connector question

    That was for the automatic oil injection.----It has likely been removed.----Mixing gas / oil at 50:1 in your tank ??
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    Lower unit

    When testing in a bucket the water must be 6 or 8" above the impeller.
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    Boat ramp courtesy

    Respect and common courtesy are no longer taught by many parents.------No longer taught in schools.---It is against the law to set young folks straight wnen misbehaving.------Court system no longer punishes for bad behavior.
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    short shaft outboard on a 21" transom

    I think those are all made for 20" transom.
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    short shaft outboard on a 21" transom

    Many folks do not know how to measure shaft length.-----If it is more than 60 HP a short shaft is rare !!----Post the model # of this 4 stroke.
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    Dry Firing Outboard

    The concept will not change.-----Every day there are new boat owners who need to be taught.----Running a boat / motor is not the same as jumping in a car and pushing a button.-----Do not run an outboard dry !!!
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    Good luck with your motor.
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