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    Help with transom.

    Remove plywood on the inside.-----Glue in new plywood with EPOXY.------Cover new plywood with fiberglass.,-----Cosmetic repair / filler on the outside.
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    Johnson 1985 Outboard 50 HP J50TELCOB

    Your location ?----Measure the diameter of the gearcase at the back.----Count the splines on the shaft.
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    Johnson 1985 Outboard 50 HP J50TELCOB

    See your local friendly boat shop.----Easy for them to assist you.
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    Johnson 1985 Outboard 50 HP J50TELCOB

    Explain your question.-----Looking for a propshaft ?----A complete gear box ?----Prop ?-----Is there a gearbox on your motor now ?-----Your location ?
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    Yamaha 50 tlr 2 stroke throttle stiff at engine

    Dealer ??-----Take it for for adjustment I say.
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    Christler 9.9 outboard

    A chrysler 250 might be a sailboat model.-------It was designed for sailboats , with electric start / battery charging / long shaft / large prop.-----Perhaps near 250 cc displacement.
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    Yamaha 50 tlr 2 stroke throttle stiff at engine

    Good luck sorting out your shifting issues.
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    2022 Boating Season - help for first time boat buyers

    Maybe rent one for a weekend and see it goes.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    Big screen TV is thrown out because they were not engineered to be repaired.----So throw out a 40" one and get a new 60" one for less than $1000.-------Who is going to repair these electronic gadgets on 4 wheels.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    They say that the battery will last 10 to 12 years.----But will they ?---Any guarantees on that ?----I can't believe these EV upstarts are selling / taking orders when they have never sold just 1 car.----Scams in the making perhaps.
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    Propane Heater in Boat?

    A survival suit would make more sense.------No such thing as bad weather.-----Just bad choice of clothing.
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    Both outboards have no spark

    How did these V-8 motors run for you last season ?----Any chance there is a hidden on / off switch.------Hard to believe both have the same issue.----Any testing done on ignition parts or you just threw parts at them ?
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    1993 Johnson 60 wireing diagram

    Pink wires might have something to do with an optional trim gauge.
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    Suzuki 75hp

    There is a high sulfur content in gear oil.----Might be the reason for the smell.
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    Rec gas prices???

    Tank holds about 200 gallons or $1000 worth.----My home heating oil tank does not have a lock on it.-----Looked it up on google and locking devices are available.----Might make something as my cat does not bark any warning like the dogs used to.
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    Fuel problem

    Test run with another fuel tank and hose.----If that fails the test.----Replace check valves in the fuel pump.------Test for crankcase compression.
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    Yamaha 50 tlr 2 stroke throttle stiff at engine

    Motor must be running or prop must be turned for proper operation of the control box.
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    Powerhead gasket

    Loose wrist pins were an issue up until 1961 when they made a HUGE improvement.---From bushing to a needle bearing.-----Went to the same wrist pin as used on a 4 cylinder 125 HP up to 1972-----That likely will never wear out on a 10 HP motor.
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    Yamaha 50 tlr 2 stroke throttle stiff at engine

    How did it operate for you last season ??----Is the motor running when you shift ?-----If motor is not running have your assistant turn the prop while you slowly put it into forward then give throttle.
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    Went shopping for a truck last spring.-----Finally settled on a 2011 RAM 2500 diesel.---Most $$$ I have ever spent on a vehicle.----Happy with it.
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