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    Please help looking at a boat tomorrow

    For a few years the SEARAY folks did use Mercury / Mercruiser products and they were painted white.
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    Please help looking at a boat tomorrow

    --Volvo uses the GM blocks .----One picture is not really enough.----A few more pictures help.
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    New comer like to buy a boat!

    Lots of boats from USA have been shipped to places where folks have time and ambition , but little MONEY to fix them up.----Usually there is nothing wrong with the HULL material.------Just wood structure that needs the time input.-----But buyer BEWARE of hurricane damaged boats.
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    Bleed restrictors in line 6 cylinder.

    Inline 3 , 4 and 6 cylinder bleed restrictors.------I use 8-32 stainless set screws.------Drill a 0.040" hole in the setscrew .------Drill and tap the block.---Install and peen the thread.-----Never to fall out again.
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    1976 mercury 115 won't start

    Perhaps the trigger unit is no good.-------Go to ----cdielectronics.com----For some top trouble shooting tips.----Throwing parts at it get expensive in a hurry.
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    Force piston rings

    Perhaps I helped you by coaching on new rings in old pistons !!!-----Simply go to ----mercruiserparts.com----Click away and find the FORCE part # for your model # of engine.
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    Force piston rings

    Putting new rings into worn grooves on a 2 stroke is NOT a good idea.----Perhap E-bay with the part # will get you results for new pistons and rings.
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    Mercury 500 1971 50hp won't start

    Trouble shooting on YOUR motor needs to be done.----Good luck with it.----Bring it over as it won't take long to figure out what is wrong..
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    Please help looking at a boat tomorrow

    OMC sterndrives are not at the top of the hit parade.-----Many shops will not work on them.------But if you know tools and mechanical work it can work out for you.
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    1978 115 hp evinrude top end issue

    I think it would be easy to figure out what is wrong.----Time to do some real trouble shooting.
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    Mercury 500 1971 50hp won't start

    I say there is something wrong with your motor, yet you say that the starter works " perfectly "-----Maybe pull the motor apart to check the bearings.
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    Mercury 500 1971 50hp won't start

    Checked the gear oil ?---Install a new impeller.----Check fuel pump diaphragms.---Load test your battery even if new.-----Take starter apart for inspection / cleaning.----Inspect battery cables.-----Check belt timing.
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    1978 115 hp evinrude top end issue

    The spark plugs were not mentioned when I suggested checking the maximum ignition output.---Use a spark testing device.---Fact---- a sheared flywheel key throws out the timing.----Perhaps remove bypass covers to inspect pistons and rings on the 40 year old motor.
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    1978 115 hp evinrude top end issue

    It just sounds " great to you " in your yard and it means nothing.-----Post your actual compression numbers.-------Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on each lead ?-----Checked the flywheel key ?---Fuel pump diaphragm checked.------How did it run for you a month ago ?----Are wires from powerpack...
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    In Trouble Again

    With some starting fluid it should have barked a bit.
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    1991 25hp Johnson Bottom Crank Seal Retainer Torque

    And what exactly was wrong.
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    What is this ratcheting pulley and tackle.

    Yes----Thunder Bay shoal is where he ran aground.------Near ALPENA -----We were on the other side of the lake.
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    How often carb rebuild, when running good?

    I get a kick out of the posts where folks say---" rebuilt the carburetors and motor still runs the same "----Drain carburetors of fuel for long term storage.----Other than that just leave them alone.
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    Dual fuel line Johnson bogs and overheats

    Looks to me that the water pump is working fine.
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    Can 1150 merc 16' pull me up

    That has nothing to do with the mixture ratio of oil to gasoline.
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