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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    Water pressure gauge is a good investment.-----A shop charges for labor / skilled service.-----There is no labor when an owner wrenches on a motor !!
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    1999 johnson 90 hp main in line fuse

    Just bought it ??-----Motor is a 1998 model crossflow.-----Compression test should be done for future reference.----Post your numbers.-----Don't spend any beer tokens till you do the inspection.
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    1999 johnson 90 hp main in line fuse

    20 amp fuse.
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    1993 40HP Mariner Magnum

    How did you determine it is an " airlock " on this motor ?
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    1991 Evinrude 200 XP

    I could not afford a new RAM 2500 pick-up either.-----I settled for a used one.-----What you paid for your boat has nothing to do with what it will cost to repair and maintain it ----Sorry.-----Set it aside and save some money.----Perhaps a smaller, lower budget boat for you.
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    Your insurance company might demand a survey if boat is an older model.
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    1991 Evinrude 200 XP

    Found a listing for a rebuilt powerhead.----About $3500 or so.
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    1991 Evinrude 200 XP

    Pieces of the sealing ring went through there.--Inspect that ring groove--I say that cylinder needs rebore and an over size piston fitted.-----I could repair that block.-----Not sure if you have a local shop that would take this on.----Finding a rebuilt block is also an option.
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    1991 Evinrude 200 XP

    Yes the rod that was disconnected.----That is a sealing ring that broke.----The crankshaft has those sealing rings to keep the 6 crankcases separated.-----That surface must be repaired in one way or another.
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    1991 Evinrude 200 XP

    Any pictures of the bearing surface of that rod and the crankshaft surface .-----I normally spend time on those sealing rings so they slide easier as the block gets longer from heat.
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    1991 Evinrude 200 XP

    Strange that the housing would " melt " from wear .-----Part # of that housing ?------Or was it a broken sealing ring ?----Just saw the picture and it was a broken sealing ring.-----I have a block just like that.------I have often tried to coach folks on checking crankcase compression.----I...
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    1991 Evinrude 200 XP

    Your location ?---Looking for an assembly , with pistons , rods and crank ?-----What is wrong with your block.----Sleeves are easy to install I believe.
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    1989 Mariner, 115hp, four cyl., carb. 9 amp Mod# OC00000268 parts numbers question.

    Cheaper to make an appointment at your local friendly boat shop.
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    Water pump identification - Need Help!

    Serial # and pictures of powerhead and cowing may help.
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    1999 johnson 90 hp main in line fuse

    model # of your motor ?
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    How Far Can an Electric Truck Tow?

    I recall towing my boat with a 1967 Cadillac with 429 Cubic inch engine.------Gas consumption doubled.-----Boat and trailer were roughly 5500 / 6000 LBS.-----So in an electric vehicle your range would be cut in half.-----And not sure if EV charging stations are set-up for trucks with a 30' long...
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    I think it will be hard to find a shop to rebuild that 50 year old powerhead.-----The 1973 V-4 models were UNIQUE,-.------Few internal engine parts would fit 1972 models.----Few internal engine parts would fit 1974 models.----Engine parts for 1973 take longer to find as well.-----Lower unit is...
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    Help with transom.

    No different.-----I would use West System epoxy.----Get the free booklet from Gougeon Brothers with tips on boat repair.
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    Help with transom.

    Are they 4 strokes.----Do you plan to keep the boat for a long time ?-----I would use composite material or a layer of carbon fiber in between FOUR sheets of 3/4" plywood.-----You are not limited to the original thickness on a transom !
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    That would be a 1973 model.
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