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    Outdrive damage, can this be fixed, or is it a replacement?

    I would say replace the drive.----Any more pictures ?
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    6 hp 4 stroke won’t run when connected to external tank!

    Float valve in carburetor needs attention.
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    Short Shaft to long Shaft swap

    Fact ----whether it is a long shaft motor ( 20" high transom ) or a short shaft motor ( 15" high transom ) there is the same thing sticking down below the boat.-------A long shaft motor / powerhead sits further up and away from the water.----Some motors use a 5" spacer and others need the...
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    1996 Suzuki DT65. SEIZED!

    Primer bulbs do not stay hard when motor is running.----The primer bulb fills the carburetors and saves the starter motor from doing that.----Or your arms on a manual start motor.-----When motor is running the primer bulb does NOTHING !!
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    Short Shaft to long Shaft swap

    But it is the exhaust housing that you need to look at.-----A lower unit with a long shaft will not simply bolt onto a short shaft midsection !!!
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    Johnson 70 hp 3 cyl / 2-stroke dies when giving more throttle

    There is no point testing for this problem on a hose , on the trailer !!!-------Does timer base rotate freely and easily ?-----When accelerating on the boat in the lake / river do the following.-----Look into the carburetor bores with a strong flashlight.-----Compare amount of fuel coming up the...
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    Opinions on winter storage?

    Lower units should not have water in them.-----Stored heated or outside !
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    A different "Can't attach shift shaft" question

    There is simply no way for that wax to get into the gear lube.-----Lower units in good condition are sealed !----Water or wax will not get in.
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    Johnson 70 hp 3 cyl / 2-stroke dies when giving more throttle

    Have you replaced all the hoses on carburetors ?-----Have you had float valve seats out of carburetor body to check for blockages ?-----Did you change the propeller if you went to a bigger / heavier boat ?----What pitch is the propeller on this motor ?
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    Opinions on winter storage?

    Make sure outboard lower units have no water in them.
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    Propeller size for 1977 mercury 1150

    Yes , dropping pitch will increase RPM.-----But there is a need to determine condition of the engine.-----Post compression test numbers.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?-----Carburetors confirmed clean ?-----Carburetor fully open at full throttle ?-----Fuel pump diaphragm ruptured...
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    Johnson 70 hp 3 cyl / 2-stroke dies when giving more throttle

    Are the high speed jets ( orifice plugs ) in the carburetors bowls clean,---- yes , no or not sure where they are ?
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    1969 Merc 800 Idle speed

    No .------You need to check it first !
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    Fountain feedback

    Agreed----Look into fuel consumption / hour for a deep V hull.-----Look into insurance costs for such a venture.-----Local market for such trips.
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    Short Shaft to long Shaft swap

    Lower legs are essentially the same.-----The exhaust housing is where the different length happens !
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    johnson 140 hp

    No such thing in 1979 model year !!
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    How fast have you gotten your sailboat?

    Many monohull sailboats ( high tech / carbon ) can sail at speeds well over 25 knots.----Check / google the performance of a boat called ----comanche-----600 nautical miles in a 24 hr period.
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    1957 35 Johnson (carb adjustment)

    All the fuel including low speed mixture goes through the high speed jet.----If you have to fiddle you need to inspect carburetor / adjustment procedure.-----Or perhaps there are other motor issues.-----What other trouble shooting has been done ?----Compression test values.----Compression values...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    Flush the fuel system.---Clean injectors.----Replace filters.------Inspect fuel pump.-----Monitor fuel pressure.------How did a 1 year old fuel tank end up with " debris and water " in it.-------Or did you not get a new tank with this new motor ??
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    1957 35 Johnson (carb adjustment)

    Set high speed first.-------Then bring to idle and adjust low speed mixture.-----If you have to fiddle as you suggest your carburetor needs attention.
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