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    1960 Johnson 75 ho

    These motors use a shocking amount of fuel too.
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    Another VRO Question

    The pulse limiter is a flow fuse for the VRO pump.-----Closes when too much air flows through it.---Clean it with some solvent.------If motor is running too rich I doubt it is a fuel pump issue.----Look for issues with floats an float valves.
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    Another VRO Question

    Checked float bowls for warpage.--Check valves in the air motor housing in good shape ?--Checked the pulse limiter ?----Does fuel primer bulb go hard ?
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    Can I use aluminum propellers on a Mercruiser Bravo III stern drive?

    Too late now but GPS technology and charts are available for most lakes.------Cheaper than outdrives / props.-----But this new is better stainless idea is all about marketing and consumer demand.------They do not build simple affordable stuff anymore.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Each initially pays half.------One party #1 puts on 75 hrs.-----Party #2 puts on 25 hrs.------Party #1 might expect party #2 to pay half of the expenses on insurance , dockage , oil etc, etc.------It will lead to friction.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    ???----Why would the call it a VALVE if it can flow both ways.---Be better to call it a TUBE in that case I say.
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    Co-Ownership Question . . .

    Co-ownership usually results in tension / arguments.
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    Can 1150 merc 16' pull me up

    Well I used to ski behind a 17' boat V- hull.-----A 1966 model 100 HP Johnson.-----It could pull 2 people up on slalom skis from deep water.----So yes , a 115 HP Mercury can pull a skier.----Motor has to be in good condition.
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    iboats shop shipping to canada

    Contact the folks at -----evinrudeparts.ca------I believe they also know Volvo Penta parts.
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    iboats shop shipping to canada

    I believe there are places in Canada that ship parts.----Your location ?
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    I/Os in salt water...

    Anodes on drives are a sacrificial material.----Research ---NOBILITY -----of metals.-----The anode get eaten away by small electric currents and saves your expensive drive parts.
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    I/Os in salt water...

    Any product made with aluminum housings and held together with stainless screws will suffer in salt water.---Just a fact in dealing with salt water.-----The 400 HP outboards are now very popular.----Many of those will also suffer if not maintained / flushed on a regular basis.
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    Rebuilding 1991 120 lower unit

    Likely sorted out 15 years ago !!
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    1998 OMC 200HP Carb adjustment

    CDI electronics makes a much better trigger.-----But I have a hard time believing you have 5 out of 6 triggers bad under one roof.----Initial setting might be 5 turns for a 200 HP model.----What elevation are you running at ?
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    Need quick help: The Tilt Support Bar on my Etec wont move after tilting engine up, due out tomorrow!

    I do not believe the trim / tilt unit can bend that part to damage it.------It has a pressure limiter valve.------Find the real problem.-----Post a picture ( close up ) to show the clearance with trim / tilt full up.
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    Is my engine 2003 or 2004? E-tec 50hp DPL

    ??----Well-----There is no 2003 model 50 HP E-tech listed in the parts books !!
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    Need quick help: The Tilt Support Bar on my Etec wont move after tilting engine up, due out tomorrow!

    I do not understand the struggle with something so simple.----
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    1991 25hp Johnson Bottom Crank Seal Retainer Torque

    Nope------Something is wrong.------Those 3 screws are torqued to 80 inch lbs.----Check your work.-------Did you have the crankshaft out of the block ?----Located the center bearing on the dowel pin ?
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    Johnson 25hp problems

    A 1969 model or a 2005 model ?----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" or more on a testing device ?
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    Idle timing process

    Timing on these motors does not go out of adjustment.----Unless it has been tampered with.-----Be careful with any adjustments you make.
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