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    Johnson 6hp not pissing

    So it is a 1973 model.
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    Intermittent spark on 1976 35 HP Evinrude

    ??----So you do not want to do a simple inspection or routine maintenance ?
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    Johnson 6hp not pissing

    Model # of motor?----Does lower unit have extra horizontal fins on bottom of lower unit ?
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    Intermittent spark on 1976 35 HP Evinrude

    Perhaps best to avoid that dealer.------Remove flywheel with a puller that uses 3 bolts.-----Replace condensers.----CLEAN / SET the breaker points.--------Test run.
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    No spark on half the motor!

    There is no shift switch on a 1982 model crossflow !!!
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    9.8 Merc 110 not spraying water

    Most motors will cool just fine with the tell tale plugged !!!!----Up to the owner to know where to touch the block to determine what is happening.
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    No spark on half the motor!

    There is a ---- "Neutral start switch " -----In the control box.---It has nothing to do with loosing spark !-----It has the function of not allowing the starter to crank if motor is in gear.------There is no shift switch on the linkages on the motor itself !!
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    Water test on 115 HO etec

    Is this the 3 cylinder 115 HP G2 model ?-----If it has different spline on the prop shaft , it might be a V-6 gearcase.
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    No spark on half the motor!

    What ???----Do you guys think there is a shift switch on a 1982 model 150 HP.----There was no such thing on my 1982 model 235 HP motors !
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    No spark on half the motor!

    I would have a look at pistons / rings by removing bypass covers.----The 94 PSI is NOT good in my opinion.
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    Is this Force 40 Cracked Upper adapter Plate repairable?

    Find a good welder as stated.-----Likely easier / cheaper to find that part used.
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    What are these

    ????-----It is a sending unit that provides water pressure to a speedometer.-----Just push down on it to put it in the working position.----A crude , simple device developed years ago.-----Or simply throw it away and use your modern phone to get boat speed !
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    What are these

    That white thingy pushes down.------It is called a " pitot tube " and translates water pressure into boat speed.-----Airplanes use the same concept for airspeed input.-----
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    Fuel Pump Help!

    Looks like a pulse hose to me.-----Any more pictures ?
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    Compression

    Sounds like the classic broken ring syndrome.-----If you can rebuild it yourself make an offer for a parts motor $500 max , if it looks good cosmetically.----If you have to pay a big shop ---Take big steps in rapid succession -----As it could be a $5000 touch to make it reliable.-----That 10%...
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    1963 Evinrude 28hp microswitch

    But it is clearly shown-----Item #77 on ---powerhead group-----Easy to find new or used part.-----Your location ?
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    9.8 Merc 110 not spraying water

    Good luck with the work on this motor.
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    9.8 Merc 110 not spraying water

    Overheated??----Post the actual results of a cylinder compression test.------On severe overheat a plastic washer at the top of the water tube melts.---It then blocks water flow to the motor.---Crankcase seals are known to harden with age , resulting in a loss of crankcase compression.
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    Timing off due to throttle arm and cam follower?

    " Hard to start "-----Is usually due to weak spark.----So does spark jump a gap of at least 5/16" on both leads?----And post the all-important actual compression values.
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    1998 15HP 4-Stroke Water in engine oil after impellor change?

    How did you determine that water is getting into the oil ?
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