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    Droid replied to the thread New Problems Older Motor.
    No gasket sealant anywhere on the carbs
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    Droid replied to the thread Pre alpha gimbal.
    I'm looking at your new pictures (shows right hand trim cylinder). I see someone has retro-fitted a later cylinder on. It is installed...
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    Droid replied to the thread Pre alpha gimbal.
    Yep, it's the correct replacement.
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    Droid replied to the thread Pre alpha gimbal.
    Here you go, from an early 1970 model. Notice the 5 trim pin holes drilled in the thrust support flanges. Later production ones were not...
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    Droid replied to the thread Seized VP 5.0GL - Options/Insights.
    It seems hard to believe it went from running to seized after a brief stop. Removing the spark plugs should have let any hydraulic lock...
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    Droid replied to the thread Seized VP 5.0GL - Options/Insights.
    You sound familiar with the boat. So if you liked it when it ran good, then if you can buy it right & have it running good at maybe...
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    Droid replied to the thread 1993 Johnson 115 VJ115TLETS locking up. HELP.
    Let's clarify your issue: *Ran OK until recently then needed choke to keep it running? YES/NO *You cleaned carbs & it ran better then...
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    Droid replied to the thread Pre alpha gimbal.
    I'll look around tomorrow & let you know. That 4228199 should be the serial number of the drive. It's located in the rectangular hollow...
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    Droid replied to the thread Prop play.
    There will be some play. Push the prop forward into the tapered roller bearing & play will be less.
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    Droid replied to the thread Seized VP 5.0GL - Options/Insights.
    I don't believe you could get $12,000 for this boat/motor/trailer combination if the boat was in mint condition. At least not in WI...
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    Droid replied to the thread Lower shift cable problem.
    Regarding the normal shift operation, the handle moves approximately 45 degrees thus completing the shift operation BEFORE the throttle...
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    Droid replied to the thread Lower shift cable problem.
    If you have the lower cable disconnected at the shift interruptor plate on the transom, push the cable IN while an assistant turns prop...
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    Droid replied to the thread Pre alpha gimbal.
    Ok, so early nail type hinge pins. No you CANNOT retro-fit an Alpha gimbal ring. You will need the earlier design, used from maybe '67...
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    Droid replied to the thread Trying to identify 2000 Johnson/Suzuki 50 HP (J50PLSIB).
    Sorry, I have no idea where the above OK came from. Must be some top secret pocket reply.
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    Droid replied to the thread Trying to identify 2000 Johnson/Suzuki 50 HP (J50PLSIB).
    Ok
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