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    Just a question 1971 18 hp Fastwin

    ????----Really-----You can not improve on that copper pipe.------Would you choose something from plastic ?---It is easy to replace as it just pulls out of the upper grommet.-----And the upper grommet is easy to replace as well.-----Brilliant stuff in my opinion.
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    Johnson 1965 75hp Mounting Holes?

    Brackets were last used on 1972 Johnson / Evinrude models.
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    Johnson 1965 75hp Mounting Holes?

    Very simple.----These motors came with a set of brackets.----The brackets bolted to the transom.----The motor dropped in to those brackets.----Then 2 lock pins held the motor down.----Walk on over I have those brackets.----Your location ?
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    I agree.----Why is this issue so confusing to some owners ?----Get the motor checked out !----Get the boat checked out.----Something is wrong.
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    No start and no tilt

    Yes they will feel soft as you crush the seal----Plug torque is typically 15 FT-LBS
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    Johnson BJ50 BELEDS (1996 50 hp 2-cyl) No start.

    Checked the fuse ?
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    1957 Evinrude Fleetwin pricing?

    They are not worth much to the general public.------Shops often refuse to work on them.------Folks who know how to work on them often get them for less that $50 , and have 2 or 3 of them.
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    Ask your local dealer what an annual service on a big 4 stroke motor costs !
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    Well----A 100% rebuild a few years ago means very little in my opinion.
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    First time applying gelcoat, how long can it sit before sanding?

    If you can not leave a mark with gentle push of a finger nail then you can start sanding.
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    Do you do your own work ??----Have you looked into what annual service appointment costs on a big 4 stroke ?
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    First time applying gelcoat, how long can it sit before sanding?

    You could try sanding too early.----I doubt you could wait too long.-----What do the instructions say about curing / hardening time at various temperatures ???
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    Primer bypass solenoid troubleshooting

    Ignition switch may be faulty or wire is not connected properly.----Wire might be cut somewhere.-----The primer may not sound a loud click , depends on your hearing.
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    Primer bypass solenoid troubleshooting

    When you push the key in the primer valve should CLICK.-------And the key is to be pushed in and held in while cranking the motor over.-----The primer is a valve and it is not a pump.
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    1991 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke, 3 cylinder (serial# 0D054091 ) Water pump/shift problem.

    part # of part is 23-813745.
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    Find a shop with a marine dynamometer.-----Have the motor output tested.-----Something is not right if you have to go to 15" pitch with that set-up !!!
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    Drain Plug Rot

    Get rid of that copper tube thingy.------Repair / fix the voids in the glass ( Monday morning type work ) from factory.------Find a new drain plug fitting.----The kind with say 3 bolts going through transom and a pipe plug.----On my project I am getting rid of that and custom plate with pipe...
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    1997 Johnson 150 VRO oiling system

    New one very year ?----They are not cheap !!
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    1995 Evinrude 40 Vro Idles Rough + Nocking Sound

    When the motor was rebuilt was the bearing properly lined up with the dowel ?-----The 95 model 40 certainly came with VRO.----The 48 models did not !---The upper bearing o-ring would have no bearing on this looseness.
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    Need the Prop Gurus!

    If your motor is not in good condition then going to 15" might get the revs back up.----Not the correct approach.-----Post the compression numbers.---Is the boat in good condition and not water logged ?
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