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    89’ searay 200 cuddy cabin

    I would look under the floor and inspect stringers.-----Also inspect transom plywood.
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    optional engine cover for 1971 Johnson 50

    And you can try to lead some folks , but with various results.
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    Is this normal wear on a distributor belt?

    Replacing the belt is not a BEAR.-----Not sure why you state that.-----Flywheels come off easily with proper puller and technique !!-----Simple as that.----A flywheel nut is torqued down.----That pushes the flywheel taper down over the crankshaft taper on most outboards.-----That makes for a...
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    So i decided to pull the powerhead off....

    When you post the diameter of the piston you need to be VERY clear on where the measurement was taken.------Even a new piston is tapered !------So a diagram of where you measured may help you.----Piston size is measured !/4" from bottom of skirt.
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    FLASHING A 60 HP SCOTT GENERATOR

    Wonder why all the wires are WHITE ?
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    Rec gas prices???

    Yes there are basic techniques that save fuel.------Not easy to teach the wife to understand I think.
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    1986 Suzuki DT40 Help Identifying Electrical Component

    Where do the wires from this box go ?-----Careful with the " lets see what happens " approach.------It could be part of an idle speed circuit.----Exact model # is ?
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    optional engine cover for 1971 Johnson 50

    No point in making fun of my knowledge or ability to help.----I ask for location as I will go to great lengths to help some folks in my neighborhood.------Folks across international borders not so much.
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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    Some of the newer 3 cylinder motors have very durable impellers.-----But after 10 years a new one is recommended by many folks.-----Many shops will say " the customer is upset when we show an invoice with $20 for parts and $150 labor.--When we install a $120 kit at $150 labor there are no...
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    I have a supply ( free from a nephew ) of hollow / light weight composite hockey sticks.----In my situation that is what I would use !-----Very , very strong when used with epoxy to put it all together
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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    Some of the 22 cubic inch motors ----18 / 20 / 25 HP built from 1957 to 1976 will be running long after some modern motors are landfill.-----The average human being can repair a carburetor / replace points / coils / and the simple gear boxes for mere little beer tokens.-----No need for $600...
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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    A prudent owner doing his own work must decide what beer tokens to spend.
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    1985 Mecury 75hp, kill circuit

    Parts are expensive !----What testing was done on trigger unit ?----I would start with getting battery load tested. ---Often a free service at some battery retailers.-----And I would take starter apart for ohm check on armature.-----Should show infinity.-----Possibly new brushes.-----But if beer...
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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    The stainless cups/ housings in my area do not show signs of wear !
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    Regular maintenance - change just the impeller or entire housing too?

    In many areas ( fresh water ) a new impeller every 2 or 3 years is all you need.-----Also depends on number of hours use.------Maybe get complete kit and use the impeller only.----Have those parts ready should you see wear in the stainless cup.-----Most shops will install a complete kit because...
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    Outboard will only go into "Reverse" gear if propeller is in a certain position

    There is nothing wrong at all.------Motor must be running when shifting.----Or on a stand the propshaft must be turned.
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    optional engine cover for 1971 Johnson 50

    Order a 1988 cover.----See if it will fit.
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    Running to rich

    Ckeck the flywheel key.-----Thermostat installed and motor is warming up properly.-----How did you determine that it is running " rich " ?
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    Merc Thunderbolt manual needed

    Any Mercury dealer will get you a manual.
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    97 johnson 200 Throttle body help

    Rubber parts stored with exposure to fluorescent lighting will suffer !
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