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    Should I get this FREE project boat?

    Lots of junk getting into the hands of first time buyers.-----Local marina says they get calls every day from folks with the bargain they found but it will not start or run.
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    You have to put the idea of balancing the crankshaft away somewhere.----It just is not needed on a 45 year old motor !!!
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    Engine bay part identify

    Well, I am sorry to be blunt here.---------A novice boater ( lots of them these days ) who does not understand that many boats are out there .-----Many boats have custom installations.------Good luck in your floating days.---
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    Small prop to avoid damage?

    It just sounds like you need a depth sounder and take it easy.----Sounds like you have the correct prop.-----Changing to a smaller prop is not the solution !!
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    Engine bay part identify

    Any idea of what boat and motor you have ?-----My cristal ball has a dead battery.----Any pictures ?
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    On more than one occasion have I shown folks damaged pistons and broken piston rings .----Told them the motor needs a rebuild / new pistons.-----People looked at me in disbelief and questioned my opinion / honesty.-----So now I refuse to help folks locally and just chuckle when I hear of folks...
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    Mercury 850 took the leg off 1976 thunder bolt

    Proceed to the nearest boat repair shop.----They can put the unit up there with shift in the right spot in minutes.-----You can then put the rest of the bolts in.-----If they help you just say you will be a customer from now on !
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    When a piston is scored the aluminum material smears and jams piston rings in their grooves.----They can no longer work as a seal.----Now the rings and pistons on a 2 stroke do double duty.-----They control pressure on top in the cylinder and underneath in the crankcase.-----Damaged pistons and...
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    Should I get this FREE project boat?

    It even has a YAMAHA sterndrive.----A short lived product.-----Not sure where you would find parts for this thing.----Your location in Canada ?
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    Amazing

    I thought the 115 HP OPTIMAX was a 3 cylinder motor ??
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    New to me 1963 40hp super seahorse no electronic shift

    If you were on skis behind the boat water would be pouring out that tube.-----Then when the boat stopped water and water vapor would be pouring out that tube.----Often mistaken for steam and overheating !----Then as motor cools it reverts to just spitting water out with exhaust.-----So install...
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    Not sure why folks do not understand.---Scored cylinder means that motor must come apart for repairs.
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    Outboard Lock Recommendations?

    I do not believe that motor is 350 lbs.
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    The story of two motors - 75 Johnsons

    I would pull the head now.----Inspection of cylinder walls in needed.
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    1957 evinrude fastwin 18hp ventilation problems.

    They will run " amazing " on one cylinder.---Trouble shooting needs to be done !
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    Carb leaking gas from top two holes 1989 85hp

    No such thing as an outboard carburetor that can not be repaired.----Unless your pet elephant stepped on it.
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    Crack in Hull

    Agreed----But some boats are easier to repair than others if you have time , tools and " how to " skill..----I regularly visit a shop that has a yard full of boats like this.-----Engines are removed and the rest crushed and scrapped.----No shop can do an economical fix !
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    Crack in Hull

    Fact.------A lot of junk is dragged out of sheds and fields for all the novice boaters / eager buyers these days.---Never seen anything like it.----I would not launch that boat until it had a complete overhaul.----Most folks just do not know that boats have wooden framework.----Ribs , stringers...
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    NonPower over 3800rpm

    How big is the boat ?----What is the pitch of the prop.-----Some will argue, but " good compression " means nothing.----Post the actual values.----Sorry mate , but the carburetors on these motors do not WEAR OUT.-----I would take " big steps in rapid succession " and never set foot again in a...
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    My boat won't get up on plane with 2 people on board.

    Trim tabs will help.
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