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    Power head swap

    The SLEBS is a 1990 model " crossflow " design.-----Shift rod would have to be changed and actual driveshaft length would have to be checked.----
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    1977 Evinrude 25hp

    It has to be in gear to get full throttle.
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    Attempting a motor rebuild

    Agreed---Spit the block and inspect / repair as needed.-----Some folks want to save time on short cuts.----But they usually find time to do it over.-----It is simple nuts and bolts work.
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    Pull start only engaged only when I pull fast

    Time for you to look at some simple recoils I think.-----Say a 1979 model 6 HP Johnson.----Or a 1975 model 25 HP Evinrude.----Plus many other examples.----This is why some folks struggle , they do not understand simple stuff.----I struggle with a TV remote control.-----Not with simple mechanical...
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    I Know What Happened But Why?

    A ---" flywheel turning " ---tool is what is used.-----Hurry to your local automotive store to buy one.----Or go on U-tube and follow instructions to make a strap wrench or chain wrench.
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    1954 Evinrude 25 - Build Compression, Lose Spark

    There are 2 coils under the flywheel.-----What is the " primary coil " on your motor ?---The motor has 2 separate crankcases.----This issue makes no sense at all.----Many years ago I ran one of these rugged motors on an 11' class B racer.---Never an issue with spark.----Motor has been in storage...
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    Power head swap

    Driveshaft splines are the same count.----If one motor is a 60 degree V and the 150 XP is a crossflow you cannot swap powerheads.----My wild guess is that the XP is a 90 degree crossflow.----Model # are ??
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    I Know What Happened But Why?

    If you hit something solid at wide open throttle.---If motor comes to a " dynamic halt " due to broken connecting rod.-----Lower unit gears breaking / jumping in and out of gear.----Using the wrong woodruff key.----Where in Alberta ?
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    I Know What Happened But Why?

    The flywheel key is only there to position the flywheel for correct timing !!----The flywheel is driven by the precision locking tapers.----The tapers must be a proper fit / match.-----The tapers must be lapped together with valve grinding compound if key shears repeatedly.-----The nut must be...
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    Ragged out idle 90hp 2 stroke

    Part # for check valves is 21-42657A3
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    Pull start only engaged only when I pull fast

    On some motors it is friction that swings the pawl out.----On those greasing the bits is a mistake.
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    Impeller housing too snug? Making prop and shaft very hard to turn.

    It takes a bit of effort to turn the driveshaft with a new impeller.-----Assemble it.-----If it pumps water then go fishing.
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    Johnson 1997 8hp reed swap

    What is this wonderful 8 hp doing / not doing ?----What trouble shooting suggests that reeds are bad?
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    Impeller housing too snug? Making prop and shaft very hard to turn.

    Is this a 2 HP motor or a 300 HP motor?----Model # ?
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    Impeller housing too snug? Making prop and shaft very hard to turn.

    Sounds normal.-----Did you use factory parts?
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    Mercury 175 V6 stator coil is dead.

    Try-----King's propeller Repair ----Port Severn Ontario.----Use Google for phone #
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    Attempting a motor rebuild

    That looks to be the wrong style piston ring.----I would not hesitate to take this motor all apart !!
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    Mercury 175 V6 stator coil is dead.

    Where in Ontario.----Serial # of your motor ?
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    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    Many marinas frown on those folks who fill fuel tanks in the slip to save $$$-----Something to do with liability and " gasoline handling " rules / regulations.----Gasoline spills are a big issue in a marina!
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    Mercury 175 V6 stator coil is dead.

    Many stators are not encased in compound.-----Your location ?----Perhaps find a good used stator on E-bay.
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