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    need help with year of this merc

    I believe this motor is a 79 model.
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    need help with year of this merc

    My wildest guess is a 1979 model , Canadian assembly.
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    1969 85hp Evinrude charging system/ Over charging!

    It is not called a voltage regulator.----Your factory manual would explain what it's function is.
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    1969 85hp Evinrude charging system/ Over charging!

    That little rectangular box is the " clipper " unit.
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    oil injection

    Model # of the motor ?------I would take the VRO apart for inspection.----Re-assemble.---Clean out oil tank.----Replace filter in oil tank.------Then prime the system.-----Run motor with 50:1 mix and run the VRO output test.-----Run with 50:1 until you verify VRO is putting in correct amount of oil.
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    Major Boating Accident On Lake Tahoe

    And then it might be difficult to learn how to handle a big boat in 15 minutes.
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    Brown transmission fluid

    Pressure test oil cooler if equipped with one.
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    Brown transmission fluid

    After 2 days sitting ?
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    Brown transmission fluid

    Leak in the oil cooler ?-----Drained the oil 2 minutes after engine shutdown or 2 days ?
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    Gearcase seal kit

    Sierra 18-2862
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    1978 Evinrude 140hp flooding after running

    Reed valves ( there are many of them in there ) rarely fail.
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    Ignition timing

    How did the motor run for you last season ?----Install your own timing pointer if it is missing.-----Timing on these just does not go out of adjustment.-----What is your motor doing / not doing.----Why do you feel there is a timing issue ?
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    1987 Johnson 15 HP J15RCUD Lost Spark

    New powerpack fixes these 9 out of 10 times.
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    79 Chrysler 115 Won't go into gear

    Agreed----Install a new impeller.
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    1999 Johnson 115 starts then dies

    A " new to you motor " ----Bad switch / bad starter is a sign.----Do a complete evaluation before you spend more $$$----Post actual compression values.----Running with tested VRO or 50:1 mix ?---Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?----Water pump impeller replaced ?----Overheat horn tested?
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    1973 EVINRUDE 25 HP

    Sorry----I can not see your motor.----Might look at one here later today.
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    1973 EVINRUDE 25 HP

    On the later models the solenoid fits on the starter bracket.----Pictures of your parts will help you get the info you seek.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    Is there not a gauge or overheat warning horn?-----These units need a new impeller every 5 years.----Compression test needs to be done before restart.
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    120 hp Johnson starter won't connect with flywheel

    And how long did it run with a dry water pump impeller ??
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    Motor Replacement

    Just 4 / 5 hrs I think.
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