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    Evinrude 150 1989 xp no power except in reverse

    It just sounds better to you in reverse !-----In reverse there is a lot of exhaust air in the prop and very little load.----So see if you have strong spark on each lead , must jump a 3/8" gap.-----Could be water in the fuel.----Running with VRO in service or 50:1 mix in the tank?
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    Merc 40 hp tracker dies after running full throttle

    The internet cannot see , hear or touch your engines.----Difficult to trouble shoot from 1654 miles away.
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    Engine Won't Run When Warm

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    Engine Won't Run When Warm

    Wires to the fuel pump are for the --" no oil "---warning only.----The fuel pump operates with a PRESSURE pulse and slight low pressure pulse from the crankcase.----Has the water pump impeller been replaced ?----And post the actual values you get from a compression test.-----VRO in service and...
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    Mercury thunderbolt 500

    Remove the 2 narrow covers above the fuel pump in the picture.----Allows you to look at pistons / rings.
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    Pull start only engaged only when I pull fast

    A common mistake is to lubricate parts that should not be lubricated.----Friction is used to swing out pawls on most starters.
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    Mercury thunderbolt 500

    Likely looking at the flat spot for the drive key.
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    Identification help

    Carburetor is listed as NLA------Most carburetors can be repaired / serviced.-----What is wrong with it?-----What is the motor doing / not doing ?
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    Does Anyone Know Any Halloween Songs?

    Monster Mash----by ---Bobby Pickett ??
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    74 larson with johnson 140 2 stroke issues

    Easy to inspect by removing bypass covers.
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    Troublesome motor??

    See post #5----It would be a Suzuki built 1998 model.----There are 4 fuel injectors on the parts list at $312.00 each.-----Very good motors if you have a boat shop near you to work on this model.----Install a new impeller if you become the owner of it.
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    Troublesome motor??

    They made / marketed a 9.9 / 15 HP 4 stoke in 1997 but it was carbureted.-----Post model # or picture.----That will help you.-----Now in 98 they started marketing SUZUKI built models in the 70 HP.----And in 1999 they added the Suzuki built 40 / 50 HP.
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    Troublesome motor??

    ??----Lets start with a model # or HP to identify this motor.------Some folks ( sellers ) are confused with 2 stroke and 4 stroke.
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    74 larson with johnson 140 2 stroke issues

    Do not spend any $$$ on parts until you confirm condition of this crossflow engine.
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    74 larson with johnson 140 2 stroke issues

    Year / model # of motor?-----The trouble shooting always starts with a compression test.----Post the actual values here.
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    Engine Won't Run When Warm

    Nope----The bottom of the rectifier is fully in contact with water.----Gasket is there to prevent water from leaking out !!
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    Yard sale grinder

    The best way to grind aluminum is to load the wheel up with wax.----Aluminum bits then do not stick in the wheel.
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    Engine Won't Run When Warm

    You mis-understand how these motors are put together.----The rectifier mounts directly over the water jacket.----There for it uses a gasket , 0350357 is the part #.
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    Engine Won't Run When Warm

    The rectifier sits on top of the block.---It is water cooled.----Therefor it has a gasket.-----Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over for cold starts??
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    40hp Johnson blows 20a fuse when key is turned

    That black / yellow does not belong on the solenoid.
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