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    1985 Mercury 25xd starting issues

    Good idea maybe the book will tell you something you want to hear.
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    ghost motor?

    It is a 1975 model says so in the model #
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    1985 Mercury 25xd starting issues

    The idle screw is up by the recoil safety. Sounds like you need to do a link and sync> Did you verify fuel is squirting out of the primer hole in the carb?
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    1985 Mercury 25xd starting issues

    Is the primer working? When the square Knob is pulled out all the way does the wire pull on the magneto? Is the idle screw set correctly? That Is on the recoil safety.
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    1985 Mercury 25xd starting issues

    Have you done a link and sync? Why was the timing linkage touched? Is thios a tiller or remote model?
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    Water leaking by spark plugs

    No quick fix for that and you will probably break bolts off.
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    Unfindable(so far) gremlin

    Would it?
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    75hp Suzuki running hot

    Might need a new water pump?
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    Johnson 50 hp 1996 ran well then died.

    Check compression. did you replace the water pump along with all the other parts?
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    Unfindable(so far) gremlin

    I will go out on a limb and say you have at least 1 bad condenser.
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    Need help with 1994 johnson 15hp

    Yes that may help.
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    Need help with 1994 johnson 15hp

    Open the low speed jet another 1/4 turn.
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    Wondering about the need for "variable" oil mix.

    Your engine has been working like that since 1988 and still running strong. Why the change now? What about the bottom 2 cylinders that get VERY LITTLE oil when idling? I think you are overthinking this.
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    VRO Pump Failure

    Change the oil cap on the tank.
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    1986 20hp Johnson open carb?

    This thread is 12 yrs old.
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    Newer control box now boat wont run

    Most power pilot controls will not have the tilt and trim switch in them.
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    Good source for FSM? 1999 50 -

    https://www.outboardbooks.com/
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    Newer control box now boat wont run

    Put the red plug back on the 60 and buy the adaptor for the controls, I believe CDI makes them.
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    johnson 2006 90hp no spark

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    johnson 2006 90hp no spark

    A DVA test is how you test the powerpak and there is a tool to test the optical sensor. Any dealer will have one or there is one on ebay for about $80
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