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    E130txAOR timing issue but runs

    Two cycle motors can run backwards pretty well. Set the top piston to top dead center using a screwdriver (or piston stop tool) and see where the timing marks align. I think you should get a factory service manual, as most shops will not want to work on that old of a motor.
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    Lower Unit Oil Leak

    Gee, smell the leaking oil. If it stinks like sulfur, it is gear oil. Color can often be misleading.
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    1998 2100 walkaround fuel guage location?

    Gee, a '98 would have analog gauges, unless they were replaced. Of course, then all bets are off.
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    1998 2100 walkaround fuel guage location?

    Gee, you have 4 small gauges. Usually, one of those is for fuel. If not, one should be.
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    Advice / Tips for Draining Old gas and checking fuel lines.

    Usually, the smell of the fuel will give a reliable indication of its quality. A few drops of 2 cycle oil will color gasoline and alcohol, but not water. If there i no water and the gasoline smells like or close to, fresh gasoline, it is likely usable.
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    Lower Unit Oil Leak

    Jim, if it is gear oil, drop the gearcase and find the leaking seal. It could be the shift shaft seal or the driveshaft seal. If the leaking point is not visible, you could drain the gear oi and pump a few PSI of air into the gearcase and spray those areas with soapy water. I have not had any...
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    Engine Suddenly revved and speed dropped, then recovered

    I replaced the lower shift cable on my Alpha 1 G1. I found the service manual to be real helpful, as the procedure was new to me and unusual. I would recommend the service manual, to anyone doing this for the first time.
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    Alpha waterpump housing possible cause of no cooling water flow?

    Usually the top and bottom of the copper watertube seal against those gromets. They last longer then the impellers, so they often get overlooked.
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    Ujoint bellow

    Note exactly the orientation of the hose clamps, as they need to be in the proper place not to interfere with the bellows, hoses, cables, etc.
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    Old 4hp Evinrude takes a nap

    Does that motor have a fuel pump? They can collect dirt pass it to the carb, and of course just fail.
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    Support for new floor

    That is similar to my speedboat in design. I repaired it the way Mikeshinlaub suggested. After the new foam is installed and trimmed, put resin saturated strips of cloth or mat on the stringer. Next put a saturated layer of cloth or mat on the bottom of the plywood (stainless steel staples...
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    1976 EZLoader Axle Replacement

    There is a good trailer parts in Delaware (Eastern Marine). They stock E-Z load trailer parts, however, with the age of your trailer, you will likely need to match up replacement parts. Usually measuring the leaf spring mounting spots and the overall length of the axle, allows you to match...
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    4 all y'all still shovelin snow

    The Michigan Mackinac bridge was closed due to falling ice today. We had 70 and 80*F the last few days, her at the shore. I guess it is still winter in the U.P.
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    Mercury Tempest, Turning Point Mach 3 or Michigan Wheel Apollo?

    I bought the Apollo in 21P. It looks real good, and I look forward to testing it. I am expecting a bit of performance increase over the turning point Hustler. SS props do real well in Barnegat Bay since we had mostly sand/silt and that tends to polish them. There is a cove in Barnegat bay...
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    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    "How do you test an auto sensing bilge pump?" They run every 2-3 minutes for a second or two to see if there is water to pump. So wait 3 min and listen for the pump to come on.
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    Should I change prop pitch/ go to stainless.

    Gee, the water pressure is fine. I run stock water pickup. On my 1500, I plugged the top water inlet hole and enlarged the bottom water pickup hole a bit. I am not sure that was needed, however. The issue with using the Jackplate was that the motor needed to be fully down in order to get on...
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    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    Gee, I currently use a electronic-sensing auto bilge pump. It has no float to get jammed and they last 5 years or so, before breaking. Every of those pumps that I had (say 6), failed in the electronic water sensor module. The pump would still work on manual. I transitioned to the...
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    Should I change prop pitch/ go to stainless.

    Scott, My 16 footer/ Merc 1500 did have better performance with a Jackplate. It was not a lot better, but it made the boat harder to drive IMO than the extra speed benefit. I therefore removed the Jackplate. I still have the engine raised about 1-1/2 inches on the transom, and the factory...
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    Should I change prop pitch/ go to stainless.

    Here is prop slip calculator. It may help. https://www.mercuryracing.com/propellers-overview/prop-slip-calculator.html
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    Anyone still running a Berkeley Jet?

    I saw a couple of videos discussing repair/refurbish of the subject jet units. It looks like parts are available. The old Olds engines are not widely avail. Are there newer engines that are used? Are the more modern PWC jets more efficient? Their impellers are quite different than the...
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