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    40 hp evinrude outboard Shift Lever neutral switch

    What do you mean by the " start alarm " ?-----If that is the overheat warning self check then I do not believe the issue is the neutral switch,-----I would say you need to split the control box and see why there is no power at the ignition switch !
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    Looking for opinions on a 2010 ETEC 25

    Have you looked at the weight of one of these motors compared to say a 1972 model 25 HP motor ?-----I believe in the order of 90 / 100 LBS heavier for the 2010 model.
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    Break In or Breaking?

    Are you referring to pistons with what are called --" pressure back " piston rings ???-----To me this all indicates that oil / lubrication in a 2 stroke is not well understood.
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    Break In or Breaking?

    It blew up ?--What actually happened ?----These motors will run all day long at full throttle with good oil at 50:1 mix
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    Break In or Breaking?

    Nope ----all Johnson / Evinrudes can run at 50:1 since 1964 model year.----But yes with a little extra oil the motor will last more hrs.
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    Outboard replacement

    Option 1-----I would apply for a new sticker.-----Option 2 ,--Contact TRACKER and see if they have a different rating for that boat today.-----I am refurbishing a 17' boat now that is rated for 150 HP ( before prop rating in the USA )------Putting 150 HP ( prop rated ) on it when done.------Will...
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    Outboard replacement

    Does the tag say----" maximum 80 HP " ------Or does it say-------" Recommended maximum 80 HP "
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    does this look like it had power tilt and trim?

    Those 4 cylinder 50 HP are just an excellent motor.------Hopefully it was treated right during it's 35 year life.
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    ‘89 150 gear set replacement?

    I am going to be blunt here.----Fitting gears is not the same kind of work as installing sparkplugs.------Agreed find a shop to help you !!
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    Second picture shows the typical damage from a broken piston ring.
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    ‘89 150 gear set replacement?

    It was clearly stated that you pull UP on the driveshaft !!
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    Does This Trailer Look Big Enough For The Boat?

    I would check wheel bearings and get a spare tire before towing 400 miles.
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    Break In or Breaking?

    Where did you find that break in procedure ?----What manual ?----Perhaps it is for an oil injected motor .-----That would be oil from oil injection and 50:1 from the tank so that results in double the oil !!
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    1993 15 hp Johnson Stalling

    Item 15 is the low speed / idle mixture screw.
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    Does This Trailer Look Big Enough For The Boat?

    Bayliners at one time were and entry level marketed / priced package.-----Trailer might be the bare minimum.-----Find the weight of the boat.----Find the label / capacity on the trailer.-----Rule I go by is weight of the boat / motor / battery / full fuel tank.----Then add 50% to that for the...
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    1993 15 hp Johnson Stalling

    ??------The ignition / spark making system does NOT use 12 volts from the battery.----The 12 volts from the battery only runs the starter motor.-----And disconnecting a running motor from the battery can lead to expensive damage to the battery charging system.
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    1993 15 hp Johnson Stalling

    Well on a hose there is no load and no back pressure.----So they all sound just fine to the untrained ear.-----Many motors have been sold running on a hose.----They " bark and roar " and sound powerful.
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    BTW I got that alternator installed on my 40 Rudy

    The 28 / 33 / 40 HP used to have a belt driven GENERATOR kit.----Would put 10 amp at full throttle.
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    1993 15 hp Johnson Stalling

    He seems to indicate he changed the head gasket himself.----I should move to where folks are willing to pay $140 / hr.----Where is this neighborhood ???
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    1987 70 hp yamaha outboard

    The impeller in the picture needs to be replaced.
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