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    Carbon chopped strands?

    So why not use a bit and glue a couple of pieces of wood or fiberglass together.-----A test piece so to speak.
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    Need help with 1994 50HP Evinrude E50TLERE

    A sheared key throws out the timing.
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    Carbon chopped strands?

    Agreed I am using chopped carbon fiber with epoxy for adhesive.
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    Need help with 1994 50HP Evinrude E50TLERE

    Check flywheel key.----No you need to advance " throttle only lever " to open throttle plates slightly for cold start.---And at idle the throttle plates are to be closed with air going through calibrated holes.
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    Going electric vs marinas

    The alarm will sound if you have 16 miles battery capacity and you are 15 miles from your dock.
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    81 Evinrude E150TRLCIA

    Just install a new diaphragm in each pump.-----About the only thing that can go wrong.----Pumps are driven by crankcase pressure pulses.-----There may be issues there.----Post the CYLINDER compression test results here.-----That may offer a clue.
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    Missing serial and model numbers

    Post picture of your motor.----That number is NOT the serial #
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    Evinrude 33hp ski twin running poorly

    To me it sounds awful.----Sounds like it is running on one cylinder.-----Post compression numbers.----And does spark jump a gap of 1/4" (7 mm ) or more on each lead ?----Check fuel pump diaphragm.
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    What year and model? Serial number faded

    Sorry mate ----Not all years had the model # on that disc !
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    What year and model? Serial number faded

    He clearly stated that the serial # is G2609437 I think !
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    Options for towing boat w a non tilt/trim small outboard (25 hp)?

    Way, way back when , a boat shop that I frequented had some u-shaped brackets in a box.-----Gave them away with each motor that was sold or came in for repairs.------Just fit it into the holes for the tilt pin.----Swing it up and lock the motor on.
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    Starter problems

    Sorry----You have to be very clear in the description of your parts.-- Exhaust covers or intake covers are totally different.-----I am not there to see what you are doing.----I could overhaul that motor without a glance at a repair manual.
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    Starter problems

    Well those are intake covers.---Those 4 are NOT exhaust covers.----The exhaust cover is at the back in between the cylinder heads.
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    Near new old 1996 Mercury 115

    Just be patient .----A buyer for your 115 HP ( if in fact like new ) will come along.-----There are some wise boat owners who will recognize value in that motor.
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    New Noise - 2002 Yam 90hp 4 stroke

    Correct.-----And many folks learn about boat motors the hard way.-----That being an empty wallet.
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    New Noise - 2002 Yam 90hp 4 stroke

    Step #1 is to have a look at the water pump impeller.-----A golden rule is ---" Install a new impeller in a new to you boat motor "------Still amazing how many sellers will demonstrate that motor starts / runs and without cooling water to the impeller.
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    Inline6 90 to 115 hp?

    So you installed a replacement powerhead ?---Did you determine the cause of the powerhead failure ?-----Did you inspect / trouble shoot all your old parts before installing on the rebuilt.-----Hopefully you do not cause the same issue again.
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    Inline 6 115hp to 90hp?

    Possibly a different number of reed valve petals.
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    Starter problems

    Well----water is heavier than oil.----If there was water in the gear case it would come out the drain hole first.----If water came out the top it would indicate problems for sure.----What exhaust covers and how many of them did you remove so that you could see the crank and rods ?
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    Crazy 60's or 70's 2 seater CO-V-CAT

    Just use ---google-----Look for ---peterborough jetstar.------A 10' boat often seen with 40 HP.---Have a derilict one myself.
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