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    97 Outboard C90 Water on Plugs

    I think he is referring to the intake air silencer.
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    Cherry Mighty Mite Outboard Start-up

    There is no electrical shut off on mine.----Likely stalls / shuts off when you retard throttle.-----Or close fuel valve when you approach the dock.----Let motor run to empty the carburetor.
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    1974 9.9 Johnson running problems. I can get it started but then runs very ruff.

    Was the impeller replaced as part of the work ?----Maybe something is stuck in a reed valve.------Maybe it over heated and then blew the head gasket.-----Maybe the fuel pump diaphragm ruptured.----Easy / economical to replace that diaphragm.---Possibly running on 1 cylinder.-----Does spark jump...
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    1995 15 hp Johnson outboard

    A wonderful motor when it left the factory.------But it is now 30 years old.-----Condition is everything.
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    13x19 Prop Vs 13.2x19

    Do difference between those props.
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    Please help.Motor keeps locking???

    Towing that boat did no damage whatsoever.----After repeated stoppage ,y you now need to do a compression test.----Post the numbers here.
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    Tracker Gas tank problem

    Anti siphon valve stuck if equipped with it ??----Replace pick-up tube in your tank.
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    Will not pee

    Is the impeller 8" below water level , yes or no ?----Is the water tube properly installed ( seals in place ) at the top and bottom.----Key to drive the water pump in place.----Did you use factory parts or something else?
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    Johnson Seahorse 3 JW-10 Gear Oil Drain Plug

    These washers were the same for about 50 years.-----They will work.
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    Recoil spring spun in housing

    I would replace the cup.----Not cheap to buy new.-----E-bay for used might be an option.-----And make sure that washer is in the right place.----When installed the tab on the bottom of the cup MUST fit in a hole.-----Your location?
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    Mercury 115 inline 6 bearing carrier seal issue

    Many motors ran successfully with 1 seal.-----Many lower units run with 2 identical seals on the propshaft.----It is only the relentless search for companies to try and cut costs / " improve " that results in the consumer loosing.-----We end up with great looking products that are difficult /...
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    1994 Mercury 40HP 2 stroke outboard overheating

    ??-----Most of the water comes down and out with the exhaust.----That is the way it works !
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    Won't acccelerate

    A new 200 HP 2 cycle ?----What is the name on the motor ?----What is the model # ???
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    1st Boat

    You want to see about 120 PSI on the 112 HP and the same on the E-tec.---Post the numbers here.-----Check with your local shops to see if they work on these motors first.-----You will be shocked at what simple repairs cost at some shops.
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    1st Boat

    Compression test before you hand over any cash.-----Are you capable / planning to do your own work on these motors ?
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    Evenrude 18 hp fastwin prop looking for one 9x10 right hand

    Available at any dealer at about $200 or try a search on Amazon for a CC one ( Chinese Cheapy ) I think.-----Or a complete parts motor for $100 is the way I would proceed.
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    mercury blackmax 150 power/wot problems

    Often folks start adjusting things instead of trouble shooting and looking for the real issue with the motor.
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    Mercury 115 inline 6 bearing carrier seal issue

    Is the gearcase an original ?---Or a replacement , possibly an older one ?
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    mercury blackmax 150 power/wot problems

    And the timing on these motors normally does not go out of adjustment.----Be very careful if you decide to adjust stuff.----Then again if it was tampered with by a previous owner ???
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    propeller

    Post the pitch numbers of these props.----Are you sure the motor is running on both cylinders ?
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