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    Engine weight

    Verados are 4 strokes.-----Developed from German designs I believe.
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    Were threads cleaned with a 5/16-NC tap ?----What torque value was used ?----Were you using the proper bolts ?----Correct , no need to buy factory bolts at all.
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    Powerhead can be removed without removing the lower unit.---Shift rod coupling does not need to be touched on side of exhaust housing.------But take the cylinder head off first!----See what needs to be done.----If you have not resurfaced the head it will be warped.----All 1983 cylinder heads are...
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    A cylinder head bolt.-----Not good to have a missing one.
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    Broke powerhead bolt

    What motor ?-----What bolt position ?-----Pictures would help.
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Learned about this issue 40 years ago.-----All simple to me now !
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    Engine weight

    This whole rating issue has become a bit of a mystery.-------Was it 90 HP propshaft rated ?-----Was it for a " light " weight 2 stroke or heavier 4 stroke ?----Is the boat still as strong as it was when new ?-----Motors have changed , but the capacity plate may be 30 years old !!----Plus boating...
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    Lower bearing end float and bearing shim

    Not at all.-----If no shim was needed on original assembly , then no shim will be needed today.
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    Engine weight

    An old CHRYSLER design.-----Marketed by Mercury but not really a Mercury motor.
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    Setting gear lash/engagement 2000 johnson 2 str 40hp 2 cyl

    Some will argue.-----Put pinion on the driveshaft.-----Take driveshaft and thrust bearing bits to shop.----Takes just minutes to determine correct shimming.
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    Engine weight

    Long time 2 stroke shop said that he was impressed with modern 4 stroke acceleration.-----For some the drawback may be the $150 / hr for scheduled service work.----That annual visit or perhaps 2 times will add up quickly.-----If you can't or don't want to do the service work be prepared to pay.
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    Engine weight

    ??----Verados are NOT 2 strokes.
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    Engine weight

    I would fix the 75 HP Tracker.-----But if money is not an issue , go with the new motor.
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    Setting gear lash/engagement 2000 johnson 2 str 40hp 2 cyl

    Agreed----Tool kit is expensive.---I have that kit.-----Consult your local friendly shop to help you.----And did I say that these gearcases are not robust.
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    6hp johnson 6R -71E timing question

    The two vertical lines on the magneto plate are timing marks.------Hook up your timing light.----The flash should always put the timing mark between those 2 lines.----If that is the case then timing is spot on.-----Hurry----visit ----leroysramblings-----To learn all about this simple...
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    Lower bearing end float and bearing shim

    If there was no shim , then you do not need to install any shim.
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    Engine weight

    Agreed.-----I have a 17' boat ( 25 " transom ) rated for 150 HP.-----A V-6 Evinrude 150 is 375 LBS and I have that motor.-----A new 4 cylinder150 HP 4 stroke list at 531 LBS.-----An easy decision for me to go with Evinrude..----The 4 strokes are popular , heavy and expensive !
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    2011 Yamaha outboard 40HP shuts down after 30 minutes

    Will it run at 5000 RPM ?-----Or is 2800 the most you can get ?
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    Points open to .035

    Note.----I have the timing fixtures.---Timing fixtures are nothing but a " time saving dummy flywheel " in my opinion.-----You can use the meter to time opening of the points.---Rotate flywheel to line up timing marks.----Lift flywheel off and adjust points to just open.
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    Mercury 1999 9.9 hp

    Hopefully no water found it's way to the bearings.----Water on bearings destroys them quickly.
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