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    vaule of 1958 Evinrude Lark 35

    They put a very good and very durable plate right above the clamps that hold motor on the boat.
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    Top piston worth replacing? (120hp low compression)

    Fairly obvious what needs to be done.----Total teardown is in order.
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    XR4 Blackmax 150 - can't find a prop to fit

    A google search says that gearcase is used on 1988 to 1990 ? models.------Some years they used 2 different gearcase numbers.
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    XR4 Blackmax 150 - can't find a prop to fit

    Step #1 is to determine the pitch that you need to fit the BOAT and the conditions.---Then see a dealer as they can help you.
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    1988 Merc 200 HP Smoking during warmup.

    Some might argue.----That is normal and typical of a 2 stroke engine.-----And also proof that lubrication in a 2 stroke is not well understood.
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    Top piston worth replacing? (120hp low compression)

    There are broken / loose pieces inside the engine.-----Remove the bypass cover for the cylinder in picture #2.----Likely a broken piston ring.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    You have to be a bit of a character to work on older outboards.------And if he will fix yours don't argue if he wants $15.00 / hr.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Join ------aomci-----Free " wanted ads " and swap meets at your local chapter perhaps.----Often you can pick up a good parts motor for $50 along with $100 worth of free , top notch advice.
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    1956 Johnson 10 HP QD-17

    Your location ?
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    Looks like scrap metal to me.-----Likely rusted needle bearings and crankshaft.
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    Compresion gt 200

    A lot depends on what gauge you would be using etc, etc.-----So what numbers do you see on your motor ?-----What is the reason for your compression concern ?
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    In the specifications it says 1260 LBS *---- * lightest model in the line-up.----Extra long models are heavier.---Routine maintenance can be done by lifting the wee cover and is very clever.---They say that you do not have to remove the main cowling until 1000 hrs are put on it.------Now I have...
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    I thought I saw 1200 LBS somewhere.
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    72' 50hp electric shift issue

    They are spring loaded to go into forward when motor is NOT RUNNING.-----These motors shift with oil pressure therefor the oil pump in the lower unit must be turning.----Note ---I test these on the work bench.-----With 12 volts to green they shift to neutral after 1 turn of the...
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    1989 Johnson 90HP - Is This Block Repairable? (Chipped Ports)

    It is a mistake to install new rings on old pistons.-----Not going to explain why here.
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    Folks walk on board modern jet liners that are all fly by wire.-------This electrical --" fly by wire " -- stuff is much cheaper to produce and install than mechanical stuff.------It is all calibrated at the factory.-----Installed on the boat / motor with little or no adjustment needed.
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    72' 50hp electric shift issue

    The motor must be running in order to shift out of forward gear.-----And yes the prop will turn in neutral when on a trailer.-----That has to do with design of gearcase bearings.
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    Prop shaft seals?

    Some folks have insurance to help cover the cost of hitting --rock bottom----Still expensive.-------Your local shops may be interested in straightening the shaft.
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    I think that is the idea.-------4 or 5 years in salt water.----Time for new engines with warranty.-----If you can solve it with money you do not have any problems.-------Part of the popularity of the multiple big outboards is the ---" fly by wire "---technology on them.
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    There are many UBER rich folks in Europe that will use these toys.-----Look for some documentaries on MONACO for example.-----Some of these folks are proud of what they spend on their homes / toys.-----They will be on those monster center consoles at the ----haulover inlet----as soon as they...
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