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    1974 50 HP Evinrude lost spark, coils show nothing

    The fuse / battery have nothing to do with making the spark.
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    ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing

    Most Mercury had ---NO HEAD GASKET----Until the V-6 came out.-----Inline 6 never used a head gasket.
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    ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing

    I doubt you will find a head gasket on this 1991 model 2 stroke !
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    Pump themed anchor

    When anchoring one of the crew used to snorkel down to check the anchor.----One time he came up and said----" Get me some rope"---Down he went and minute later we hauled up a very nice anchor.-----Nothing had been attached to it.-----I think he still uses it on his own sailboat now.
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    Nobody fishing?

    Might be using a sailboat belonging to somebody else.----Take it out any time I want.----I have the fishing gear.----Few pennies on diesel to get out on the lake.
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    How Can I Prevent Fouled Spark Plugs When Running at Idle for a long time?

    Agree with the above post.-----Assuming it is plug fouling is a mistake.
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    Nobody fishing?

    Looked at the price of fish today.------Looks like I will need to put a boat in the water next season to get some food.
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    Good Ear muffs

    When motor is not running the impeller blocks water flow.----Muffs will therefor leak from pressure lifting the ears.-----Normal.
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    I have had enough winter and snow in N J.

    About 12" or more overnight here.----Total is knee deep at the bird feeder.
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    F225 Yamaha- Lower unit bolts (from 30 to 25)

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    Johnson TN-27 float question

    Many MERCURY motors in the 1960's used a similar float.----Easy to adapt.
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    2000 90ELPTO: Which sleeve: L130OB or L167OB? (short or long exhaust port notch)

    Your post only mentioned 6kg !-----You are prepared to invest in new sleeves , but no pennies for a new impeller ?-----Very strange in my opinion.
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    2000 90ELPTO: Which sleeve: L130OB or L167OB? (short or long exhaust port notch)

    What do you mean with 6kg compression ????----Do you understand the purpose of the exhaust notch?-----Do you install a new impeller every 5 years ?----Test your overheat horn / wiring ?
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    2000 90ELPTO: Which sleeve: L130OB or L167OB? (short or long exhaust port notch)

    So what are your compression values today ?----With proper care and understanding how a 2 stroke works , you will never need sleeves in my opinion.
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    Brass fittings on boats

    I was coaching a new boat owner / sailor last season.-----Made up a list of things to do / inspect while boat built in 1978 is lifted out for the season.----Next season I plan to spring the " person overboard " drill.---Also planning to do the " water higher than my shoes " on the cabin sole...
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    '56 Lark - Piston wrist pins

    Post the part numbers here.------Post the wrist pin diameter.----Post hole diameter in piston , both sides.----Compare with old parts.
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    2000 90ELPTO: Which sleeve: L130OB or L167OB? (short or long exhaust port notch)

    Buy 3 of the short ones.-----Make them long if need be.-----Agree with above post, boring the existing sleeves for O/S piston and rings is so much cheaper.-----
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    Pump themed anchor

    It is good for a " lunch hook " , it is not a functional anchor.
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    Your Best Technique for Rope Starting Merc 20hp EFI

    Many folks today are not familiar with simple mechanical things.----They are very good with the buttons on a phone.
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    Your Best Technique for Rope Starting Merc 20hp EFI

    See a dealer and get the lowdown on starting this motor.-----Or read and heed a manual.
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