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    1979 80 hp Mercury

    That is the nature of a 2 stroke engine.-----I say it all the time.----" 2 strokes and oil mixed with the gas is not well understood "
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    Yamaha 115 (ETXH) Outboard Propeller

    Need to evaluate condition / power output of the motor.-----Size of the boat?----Need to go to 15" pitch for test run.
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    Merc not going in neutral but starts

    This sounds like an easy adjustment to me.
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    88 40hp Evinrude not starting

    Likely tried to use a carburetor kit from --amazon---nothing but junk.-----Motor simply sounds awful.------Best to start over with factory parts !
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    1986 90 hp johnson ....are these parts toast?

    Trouble shoot with a timing light.-----Hook it up to #1 and test run.-----Observe the flashing light when motor falters.-----Repeat with 2 , 3 , 4 as needed.-----Then again it could be a plug wire shorting to the cowling too.------I can not touch / hear your motor.----So the testing is up to you.
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    80's 150HP black max problem (won't run when shifted)

    Two strokes behave a little different !-----When idle mixture is adjusted on a hose you can get a really sweet / smooth idle.-----Often it then is too lean to accelerate in gear at the lake.---Fact---There are no accelerator pumps in the carburetors.-----Therefor the low speed mixture must be...
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    1957 Johnson Seahorse 35hp value?

    These older motor can be an economical way to go boating.-----But they require that you learn / want to learn how to repair them.----Most shops do not work on them.------So these motors are worthless to most folks today.----And folks who know how to repair them often get them for free.
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    80's 150HP black max problem (won't run when shifted)

    At the house on muffs ( in gear ) is still neutral.----Prop does no WORK in air.
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    Strange issue...Shift shaft stuck in upper unit and came out of lower unit, need help!

    Sounds like the shift shaft splines jammed due to rust forming in the coupling.----The splines normally slide out and there is NOTHING to disconnect.-----These 4 cylinder 650's are a nice runner.----The first thing I would do is a compression test.----Post the actual values.---Or remove bypass...
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    What is this?

    Yes , that is an outboard with a special bracket.------There are 2 different blocks in V-4 models.----Need model #.
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    1999 Johnson 115 starts then dies

    Throttle plates should be CLOSED at idle.-----Correct that FIRST and test run.------Replace that damaged roller.
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    Adding tilt and trim to 1979 vintage 55HP Johnson

    Trim was an " expensive " option in those days.-----Today you rarely see a big motor without trim.-----And you see 9.9 HP models with trim / tilt options.
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    88 40hp Evinrude not starting

    Float valve is stuck.----Clean the carburetors.
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    1957 Johnson Seahorse 35hp value?

    Was given a 2004 Ya@%A 90 HP 4 stroke.----Not worth fixing.----Picked up a 150 HP Ya%$#@a 4 stroke for $1000 Ca funds.----Well to do folks said---" get us a new one " no need to waste a short season at the summer home.
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    Adding tilt and trim to 1979 vintage 55HP Johnson

    So many people are poorly informed.----Indeed a power trim / tilt 0172858 was an option for the 55 in 1979.----Post pictures of the ones found on E-bay.-----And they are easy to install.
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    Seeking a marine mechanic to service my 1979 OMC Zephyr Sail Drive (model 15S10S, 15 HP, 2-stroke) on my O’Day 25 in the Chicago area

    It is the same block as the early 25 / 35 HP.---Same electricals.--The intake ports are tiny.---I have a NOS block on the shelf here.-----That restricts the breathing thus limits output.----I sail too , but too far away to help.----There must be a fellow sailor there who can help you.----Post a...
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    1957 Johnson Seahorse 35hp value?

    The 4 strokes really run so nice.----But that comes at a cost.-----I can't believe the number of used 4 strokes for sale these days.-----Perhaps the folks who can afford them buy a new one.----Repair / service work is big $$$$ on them.
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    Vibration in my Merc 135HPV6 at about 3000PM

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    Reeds?

    Yes ,there are " spray on " gasket softeners.
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    Reeds?

    Razor blade type scraper.-----Exacto knife.----Carbide scraper.-----Homemade gasket scraper ( power hack saw blade ) is what I use.----Can't imagine it would take more than 10 minutes for me.
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