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    Determining Whether or not to Rebuild 1990 17' Larson

    What I think.-----Many folks are misled by the concept of a fiberglass boat.-----The fiberglass can stand the test of time but not the cheaply made ( often ) wooden structure hidden out of sight.----Water gets into the wood and it rots.------Turning many nice looking boats into worthless...
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    Determining Whether or not to Rebuild 1990 17' Larson

    You build the extra support / bunks on the trailer so that there is little chance that boat will distort while you have structure out out of the hull.
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    Determining Whether or not to Rebuild 1990 17' Larson

    I am doing a 40 year old 17' boat now.------The materials ( structural ) used in boats 40 years ago can be described as DISGUSTING.-----I am redoing this boat with composite material.----Carbon fiber / kevlar and West System epoxy.-----Not keeping track of the coins or time involved.----There...
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    9.9/15 Front-to-back Armature Plate Movement

    Lot of work involved in changing the upper bearing !
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    Chips in the gel coat on hull. Is it an issue?

    Easy fix I say.-----You pay $100/hr because the shop hopefully does flawless / can not see the repaired area.----But working for yourself is different.
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    89 40hp carb solenoid pump leaking

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    where can I find a chart for shift rod hight

    I have it saved on my computer.----Found it using that google thing.
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    Idles to fast

    Adjust the black plastic nut thingy on the throttle cable.----On the motor end of the cable where it is clamped.
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    CANADIAN SERIAL NUMBER

    A 7219595 would be a 1985 model.
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    Was given an old Searay with a Johnson 70 on it. Looking for advice

    You should be running with a 15" propeller I say.
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    Boat only runs in reverse

    A 1965 , 1979 or 2000 model ?----A six cylinder inline or 3 cylinder ?---But call the shop.----Perhaps they had a novice mechanic on the job.
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    Steering and throttle control

    Depends on your budget.----Contact a dealer like ----evinrudeparts.ca----They might know how many coins it takes.----Give them you payment ID and they might send you the parts.
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    9.9/15 Front-to-back Armature Plate Movement

    It is a strong magnet and yes you will see that on all of them.
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    Can anyone tell me what year this motor is?

    The 1966 had the battery powered points distributor.---The 4 barrel carburetor.-----The 67 model had electronic breakerless distributor.-----The 68 model did not have the belt driven distributor.----Picture of the back of the block allows for near instant ( 2 seconds ) identification.
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    Pressed in hub - remove or find washers?

    You need a hefty press to take that out.----Not sure if a flo-tork kit will fit either.----Is 21" pitch the prop you need ?
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    1977 Evinrude 25 (25702h)

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    flywheel not engaging with crankshaft, Johnson 50hp 1996.

    ^^^^----Applause on the above post.-----The tapers have to be matched using lapping compound.-----That will get you the correct ---" locking fit "----and that drives the flywheel.----The key merely locates the flywheel for correct timing.-----Note on some model year OMC products the same key is...
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    Speed problems on pontoon

    Model # of the 85 HP?-----Perhaps not prop rated.-----Model # off the 115 HP ?------Is the 115 confirmed to be in good condition ?
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    1967 Evinrude fisherman runs way to rich

    There was no high speed needle when it left the factory !----But someone may have installed the kit that was available at the dealer.------Simple steps to do.-----Compression test first.---Then test for spark.----Spark must be able to jump a gap of 1/4" or more.----And I believe you need to...
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    1980 Johnson 25 Driveshaft Seal

    Looks correct to me.----You are aware that the parts book show 2 seals there and they are mounted back to back.---So the other one would have the spring thingy to the oil side.
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