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    Flames up when starting

    You pumped it 4 times. That is a fair amount of fuel. Probably slightly flooded it. The air filter is called a spark arrester. It's to help stop the flaming thing you had. If the hood was closed it makes a potential for blowing up! I've seen it happen. If any of mine don't start with one pump I...
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    Listing to port side

    I don’t blame the boat for wanting to tip over! I’ve never seen anything like that!
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Scan while running. After you shut it off the actually get hotter due to no circulation, it's called heat soak. As far as the head gasket, as long as both surfaces are completely flat it doesn't need any sealant. Scan in several places around the powerhead, that will tell you about the different...
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    Step conversion

    Pictures would help us see exactly what you are looking at.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    https://www.instagram.com/outoffuel.oof/reel/DFSx9TSJMHk/
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    The one I worked on, the beeper was under the dash.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Had one at the shop that did that. It was the beeper itself that was shorted. New beeper solved the issue. I don’t actually know why it received the signal but it’s been fine since then.
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    Does winter cause odd purchases ?

    I’ve seen ones that were purchased in winter with the expectation that they would go boating in the spring. But upon thawing out they find out that the transom and stringers are rotted away and it wasn’t found as everything was frozen.
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    New to me boat

    You shouldn't sink if the deck is sealed so water don't get below deck.
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    Fuel tank lines mercruiser 3 litre lx

    Those fuel lines look like air hose to me. Not rated for fuel?
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    That bottom piece looks compromised to me. At this point I would replace that, make the plywood go further down and it’ll be much stronger. Adding a knee brace would be appropriate also.
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    Electric wiring question

    Well, the charge is hooked to 120 volts. I’m not sure why it’s on the negative side unless you accidentally hooked it up backwards and fired it up. I’ve seen them like that also. I looked it up: Edit A boat battery charger has fuses on the negative cable to protect the wiring from overcurrent...
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    Electric wiring question

    Protecting the wiring/charger. That’s what fuses do to prevent fires.
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    Random

    Here ya go…..
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    Exhaust Boots Install

    If you put lube on it, it will pop off! I've used bellows adhesive and it would come off. They get installed dry only. That being said, I use power tune to install as Bondo said. It gets them on nicely and dry's up quickly so they stay in place. As far as all other hoses, a dab of power tune...
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    Surprise

    1:30
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    GIMBAL

    ^^^ And something usually does! Even in freshwater.
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    Carb Needle condition / function

    is there a simple way to check if I really closes the fuel flow in the right manner? Once you get the float height set, tip the carb over, apply pressure, I use the mighty vac that does pressure also. It should hold at 5-7 lbs.
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    Best survival "package, hatchet?

    Look at garage sales, sometimes you find good stuff that is old and perfect for your needs. There is a facebook site that is called ax junkies that has ton's of information.
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    I messed up my 35hp Merc.

    I have the same motor. I’ll start with, I never liked mercureys much. Mine has struggled to idle properly for awhile now. Once past idle it’s fine. Keep in mind that I am a marine mechanic and have rebuilt hundreds of carbs Of all kinds. This one bothers me, a lot. Been through it three times...
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