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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    I forgot to astate that I bought the AIR COOLED ENGINE oil accidently. Old guys are not always on the ball. My mechanic took the Air Cooled oil. I then bought the Water Cooled oil The plugs cleaned right up with the water cooled engine oil
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    Have you ever seen this?

    I pulled the flywheel off of a 1986 30 hp. That had 2 ....yes 2 bad keys shear off. The dealer asked me how tight I was doing the nut. Tight enough I said. """ NO WAY """" Was his answer. He said I HAD TO use a accurate Torque bar set to 90 pound feet. The 4th key with a torque bar / wrench...
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    Starter options for 2000 5.0 GL?

    It needed a changing. Good you opened it up.👍👍
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    Need More HP?

    You need 2 very different boats.
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    My turn with a old boat that has a sudden loss of ALL battery power in a 45 year old boat.

    Thanks Chris I am Starting to die from the cancers in me. Totally forgout the wicking of water thru any opening in the insulation. A very young mechanic helper taught me to wrap any spaces on lugs with Plastic electrical tape. To seal out water / condensation running down a cable and under the...
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    need to determine what prop I need

    Hopefully you can remove the prop and find the prop pitch, # of blades, Aluminum or S S and diameter on the inside ring of the prop.
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    My turn with a old boat that has a sudden loss of ALL battery power in a 45 year old boat.

    Oh well. :mad: Corroded battery wire ends & compression lugs should be the cause. Will post the cure.
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    need to determine what prop I need

    What tests and results told you that you need a new / different prop ?
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    3.0 liter carb problem

    The carb is running fine NOW. Do NOT rebuild it with a BAD carb or the wrong kit !!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy what you have now.
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Almost forgot the best reason for when a motor starts to run terrible !!!!!!!! Do what I did. Bought the cheapest GALLON of 2 stroke oil !!!! I fouled up plugs in a hour of less than WOT running. Oil on sparkplugs CAN BE ....Using.... 2 stroke oil .....for AIR COOLED 2 strokes. The oil in that...
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    1972 evinrude 25hp sparkplugs

    Too much time doing steady idling. Hotter sparkplug ? What gas to oil ratio are you using ? You need to call ...NGK sparkplug company... Ask them for a SAFE hotter sparkplug. Another way to reduce the fouling plugs. Is to go to WOT speed for about 2 miles. The heat burns off the oil & black...
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    3.0 liter carb problem

    Your biggest problem is getting a differenr carburator to work with this carbs linkage
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    OMC 5.8L Screeching, Power Steering Pump?

    My Honda Accord brand new had a belt squeal. Was a bad batch of brand new belts installed by Honda. Took 3 new Honda ones to get a good belt.
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    Will this boat fit on that trailer?

    I thought you had put your boat on the new trailer and was asking about the fit.. I can not help if the boat is not on the new trailer.
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    Will this boat fit on that trailer?

    The hull bottom is clearing the wheel fenders O K ? Make SURE you tie down the stern snugly ! So road bumps do not shift the boat to a tire fender !! 👍
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    Am I missing a filter/arrestor? 15hp Mercury Kicker motor

    Mice stuffed the ENTIRE THROAT to the throttle valve with seat foam bits. I liked the quieter 2 stroke sound. 👍
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    A real risk at 70 MPH on a crowded Interstate. The strength of the boat hull is connecting the Hitch Front section to the rear section.
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    Take the trailer to several welding shops for price estimates at no cost. Do NOT allow any welding or cutting with the boat on the trailer !!!!!!!!!!! We all know the rust is probably going to keep spreading ? How fast ? I certainly would be looking for a different trailer.
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    OMC 5.8L Screeching, Power Steering Pump?

    Check all belts for slippage. Glazed / shiny spots. Toss a cup of water on the possible screeching belts. Water on the RUNNING & screeching belts will change the screech sound. Find which belt needs adjustment or change out. Do NOT over tighten a belt adjuster !!!!!!!!!!!!! That WILL burnout...
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    Maxwell 500

    A web search reveals it is a troublesome unit.
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