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    Is it feasible to straighten a prop shaft?

    What motor ?------Was boat on a trailer ?----What boat ?----Did renter put a new prop on ?----Was it bent before this last renter used it ?
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    Looking for help !

    The flywheel is held on with 5 bolts.------Usually just pries off. ---No puller needed.
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    1958 7.5HP Johnson prop

    Picture #2 does not show any damage from binding.-------That pin LOCATES the front bearing for oil flow in the bearing.----Look at it carefully.-----So just drill for a second pin.
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    How to get boat launched daily when Travel Trailer camping?

    Make a rig using some bicycle wheels.----They carry a lot of weight.----Often available free at the landfill.----Hunters use them to carry game out of the woods don't they.----Find a sample using google.----One on sale for $252.99.----Will give you the idea.
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    Cold Start Procedure - Johnson 99 venom 225

    That model may have the " quick start " function.-----See if that is working.
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    Cold Start Procedure - Johnson 99 venom 225

    Key is to be pushed in and held in while cranking.------Load test your battery.-----Take starter apart for inspection and ohm test of armature.------Slow cranking can lead to a hard to start motor.
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    1991 60hp Johnson Issue

    Good luck with your project.-----A cylinder sleeve out of " position " can also be a reason for power loss.
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    1969 mercury 110 9.8 go fuel pump .

    Newer Mercury pumps may well be part of the carburetor itself.----A Johnson / Evinrude fuel pump is an elegantly easy solution.
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    1969 mercury 110 9.8 go fuel pump .

    Some will argue------It is very simple to install a pump like one off a 9.9 Johnson / Evinrude.----That is what I would do !
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    1991 60hp Johnson Issue

    Yes I am aware of those holes.-----The owner of this motor needs to do some organized trouble shooting !!
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    1991 60hp Johnson Issue

    The ignition parts on these engines are very good and reliable.------Most are replaced needlessly.------What other trouble shooting has been done ?-----Some will argue but compression values are low on your motor.-----I would also load test the battery.----And take starter apart for ohm check on...
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    50TLRB Tilt Relay Mystery

    Perhaps someone switched to parts that they had on hand or readily available.-----Done all the time.------With wiring diagram you can return to Yamaha bits.-----Yamaha assembly is $192.-----OMC relays are $17 each.-----Perhaps that is why it was modified.
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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    ------nymarine-----Is but one place for paint.
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    Buying omc king cobra

    There are several sites where you can look up parts for these.---Call a local boat shop / dealer and see what they say.---Many consumable parts are available I believe.-------Example -----Looks like cylinder heads ( bare ?) for these 1992 models are available $105 CA .-----Many parts are not...
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    1991 60hp Johnson Issue

    Checked flywheel key ??-----Or not sure why that is important to check it.
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    Bad starter?

    I know that the real carburetor cleaner from years ago would take the varnish off the magnet wire.
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    Buying omc king cobra

    If you can do your own work on these they are not that bad.-------But if you have to run / find a shop to help you for every squeak and rattle just run away.
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    Looking for help !

    Use timing light and see if you lose spark when you put it into gear,..----Good idea to drain gear oil , these lower units are not as robust as earlier ones.-----Look for metal bits on the magnet.
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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    Yes when working on your own stuff you can do anything you want.-----When working for a camera and an audience you can do anything you want as well.----
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    Overcharging Evinrude

    Is the ----" clipper circuit " ---still on this motor ?
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