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    Welding a pivoting Bow Stop?

    Take the bracket on the front off.----Put it back on with long side down-----If you are on really bumpy roads a roller trailer is not a good idea.-----Use some ropes to hold the boat from sliding forward.------Install a second bow eye and switch over while winching boat onto the trailer
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    12hp buccaneer

    If both are OMC built then magneto is the same thing.
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    mercruser 888 wont rev past 2000 when in gear in the water

    The 671 blower was meant to be a " funny one " in my opinion
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    Mercury 135 not running

    Sharp eyes to see the dimple marks on that piston.
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    Mercury 135 not running

    Was it running with automatic oil injection ?------Did you install a new water pump impeller about every 3 years ?-----A replacement power head is the best option.----But find out what happened and make the repairs.
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    I just got me a motor. 1990 Johnson 9.9

    Easy to convert---Remove 5" spacer.----Install shorter driveshaft.-----Install shorter shift rod.----Remove 5" water tube spacer or cut 5" off water tube.
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    89' johnson 90 not charging

    It should show an increase in voltage at fast idle around 1000 RPM .
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    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    Sparkplugs do not foul on a properly tuned / adjusted motor.
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    Distributor harness 1976 mercury 115

    Do a complete evaluation of the motor before spending big $$$$ on parts.-----Your location?
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    1985 Evinrude 15 HP trouble starting

    Tools are not expensive.----Spark tester is easy to make with wire , glue and cardboard.---You need to provide information.-----No one on the forum can touch your motor.
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    1985 Evinrude 15 HP trouble starting

    With a bit of fuel in the cylinders it should have roared like a wild lion.----Does spark jump a gap of at least 3/8" , yes or no ?----What are the actual compression values ?
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    1985 Evinrude 15 HP trouble starting

    I would say you have no spark or spark at the wrong time.----Tried switching plug wires ?
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    mercruser 888 wont rev past 2000 when in gear in the water

    I think something is wrong with firing order / wrong distributor cap / plug wires going to wrong cylinder.
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    mercruser 888 wont rev past 2000 when in gear in the water

    Start motor in the water.-----Pull one plug wire at a time.-- Note difference in RPM / sound.---Sounds like plug wires are not hooked correctly.
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    Floor in houseboat

    Just go to the local lumber yard.----Get some 3/4" marine plywood.----Install it and don't worry about it again.
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    1967 Evinrude 6 HP (6702) - Newbie

    ???----It is sure bent WAY out of shape !----See it sticking through the lower support plate.!
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    1967 Evinrude 6 HP (6702) - Newbie

    Price of a new spring will shock you .----Repair yours or perhaps find a good used one.-----Not hard to find in my area.
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    1976 Chrysler/Force 6hp 2 stroke where to get new parts, manuals,etc.

    A very simple motor.----Just basic nuts and bolts work.
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    Evinrude VRO 140 V4 Serial Number search

    Once again this depends on what gearcase is fitted on your motor.-----It could be a newer gearcase or older gearcase.-----Or even a V-6 gearcase.----Pictures , pictures can help you get the answers you are seeking !!
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    Kill switch question

    Wires can be so confusing !-----But many of those white control boxes had a kill switch mounted on them.----So easy to do in my opinion.
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