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    What is the effect of decreasing Prop diameter?

    As pitch goes up then often the prop diameter is reduced.------The slower the boat ( think tugs ) then prop diameter is BIG so to speak.-----Water and air behave differently as speed goes up.----I would buy that prop if price is right and has correct hub diameter.
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    I found cracks on the top of my motor under the stator

    Robby has had 4 days to ---" repair "---Thus we wait for the outcome.
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    The way oil or other lubricants like water ---" work " ---in bearings is not well understood.
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    1972 9.5 slipping out of gear??

    Pinion looks OK----But make sure that shift linkages are properly assembled and adjusted.
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    Yes, these motors are simple , easy to maintain.----Run very smooth if in good condition.
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    The thread in the drain hole is 3/8-NC----Make a T with that thread on one end .----Gauge ( 0-15 PSI )-in other end and a shreader valve.----Bicycle pump to pressure it up.
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    If you were doing 2 motors a day then maybe the tool would pay for itself at $100 / hr.----Old tyme work methods are good enough for me.----Never had a rod damaged!!
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    I found cracks on the top of my motor under the stator

    Too much paint applied and it cracked., just run the motor !
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    What year 85 HP Johnson

    There is nothing wrong with lower unit or linkages on this 1977 model 85 HP.----The transom bracket was switched out to put modern power trim tilt on it !!!!
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    Bearing Carrier(Bearing House Assembly) Bolt Head Size

    I do not believe those ever used screws with 1/2" heads.----Unless it was molested by a previous owner.
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    Have not seen the need to invest in that tool.----Do rollers and crankshaft touch at full throttle ?-----Do rollers and bore of the rod touch at full throttle ?
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    Torque to apply on Prop on Envirude 25CV-E25REIE -outboard

    Use 120 INCH LBS if you insist on the book tork value.
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    2 cycle oil for my garden tools

    In the 1950's engines ran with 24:1.---Many of them still running like new.-Then one company started touting that their engines were better designed and could run at 50:1.----The other company ( board room ) at the time followed suit and said ours can run at 50:1 too.----Folks will just accept...
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    Oil mixture

    My mistake---Correct a US gallon is 128 ounces.
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    Bearing Carrier(Bearing House Assembly) Bolt Head Size

    Many of those used a 3/8" head on the bolt.---Or try a 7/16" .----There could be dirt and corrosion around the bolt head too.
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    I think the factory kit has clear instruction to move the tell tale and change thermostat spring and thermostat cover.
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    Primer Bulb Doesn't Pump-up

    Sucking air between bulb and gas tank ( pick-up tube ) ----Bad bulb or leaks on vapor tank.
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    Fuel Nipple on Carb Broke (Johnson 60hp)

    Go to the hardware store.----Buy a brass screw.---Tap the carburetor body.--Drill a hole in the brass screw.----File the screw so hose fits on it.-----Install the screw and cut off the end so you have a nipple to put the hose on !!----There is the at home do a bit of work save some coins method.
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    Torque to apply on Prop on Envirude 25CV-E25REIE -outboard

    No need to torque it !!
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    Torque to apply on Prop on Envirude 25CV-E25REIE -outboard

    Just snug and line up the hole for the pin.----I can't recall torking a prop nut.
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