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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Hurry----Visit your local friendly boat shop.----Ask questions there.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    If post #46 shows your motor there is no thermostat shown !!----It does have a temperature switch and a wise owner would test and see if there is a warning horn.-----If none is found install one !
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    Vintage 3.5hp Sears

    The Sears 3.5 HP just an air cooled noisy " ESKA " or perhaps a McColough motor .-----Not high on the hit parade.----Not worth much.
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    Carbs seem stuck at w.o.t.

    Do not start adjusting anything with the ---" lets see what happens "--- approach.----- If maximum timing advance is not correct you can do serious damage.-----Best to clean the carburetors first.----When you remove carburetor bowl drain plugs , do you see a green film on the end ?
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    Carbs seem stuck at w.o.t.

    Throttle butterflies or the choke butterflies are closed ??-----Or is the plate under the flywheel ( ignition advance ) stuck at full advance ?----Is it up against the rubber bumper ??
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    2005 Johnson 115 minor annoyance this time

    I do not believe there is a switch that stops the trim motor at the fully down position.---There is a switch to limit how high the motor trims.----Needed on some boats to prevent damage to motor cowling and boat.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    I doubt you will find a thermostat on this 75 HP 4 cylinder motor.
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    Mercury 2.2hp cooling system

    Is 3ater well above the impeller in your test bucket ?
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    But someone on a limited budget can buy a used ICE vehicle and do any repairs / rebuilding.------I am not sure that you can repair a $20,000 + battery.----Or find a used battery for an EV vehicle.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    In my area there is no bus or train service.------Not sure how folks with limited income will be able to afford an EV grocery getter.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    This electric stuff is not going to be cheap.------EV cars will depreciate at an alarming rate.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    When the battery goes dead on the Zero Turn mower it is a bonus.-------Run the cord out to it and open door on the refreshment cold storage bin.---Electric is the way of the future but not cheap.-----Local garage put new tires on a Tesla after 20,000 miles.-----Not sure if owner was driving in...
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    Most folks are unaware of the fact that 7 lightbulbs of 100 watt consume / need about 1 HP put onto the grid somewhere.---Most EV charging stations that I have seen were not ---" vehicle with a trailer friendly " ---so to speak
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    Evinrude Mate 2 HP Driveshaft

    Should be easy to find a good replacement shaft.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    One of the issues is that the general public has a poor understanding of how much power is needed to generate electricity.-----Need to visit one of those science centers for kids.----Sit on a stationary bike to light up some light bulbs.----But yes over time every body will become more educated...
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    Transom rebuild

    2 sheets of 3/4" with fiberglass or carbon fiber in between are very strong.----But if there is room I would go with 3 layers of 3/4" plywood.-----Nothing wrong with not having to worry.-----If going with 4 stroke motor I would definitely make it strong !
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    Agreed----cars were more expensive than horses and mules.------Mankind is lazy and loves convenience.---Air travel is more expensive than sailing ships.---Electric transportation is going to be more expensive.-----But it appears that many people are not aware of it at this time
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    Evinrude 40 HP Carburetor Help

    Fuel needs to go up the small brass tube.
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    $2500 boat

    Just install a new block I think and go boating.
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    2005 Johnson 115 with low compression: noob seeking wisdom

    Outboards have used reeds since 1950 or so.-----What motor did you have that did not use reed valves ?----I am curious here.
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