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    Complete newbie needs help

    Very easy to remove the 4 bypass covers to inspect pistons / rings.
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    Complete newbie needs help

    I believe that site has the exact wiring diagram for your motor.----But do a complete evaluation on this motor BEFORE spending beer tokens on it.-----And --"great compression " -- means nothing to me.----Post the actual / accurate values.
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    Mercury 110 9.8 kill switch

    Normally open to run.----And that switch on your motor had 2 wires I think.
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    Complete newbie needs help

    Find a wiring diagram on line.----maxrules---or a few other places.
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    Complete newbie needs help

    Install a factory solenoid.-----Starter must spin the flywheel fast to generate the spark.-----The loose foam ( mice ? ) bits must be dealt with.
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Pictures in post 231 show a 1976 / 77 motor .----Based on the decals.
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    Gearcase interchangeability

    The crankshaft spline is different.----Exhaust housing gasket is different.------So in short , there is no way that your idea will work.
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    This site does not like it----But lots of used primers in my area too.
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    1994 Mercury 60hp Poppit Spring

    The pump is driven by the driveshaft.-----And it will turn at engine RPM.-----Propshaft RPM will be lower with some bottom ends.
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    Wellcraft 190 ccf engine install

    Why are we discussing this again?----Was this not resolved weeks ago ?
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    The primer valve is fed by the fuel pump when the engine is cranking.----Or when the bulb on the hose is squeezed.------And fuel from the primer valve does NOT bypass the fuel pump.---It bypasses the carburetor bowls and metering circuits !----Lots of used factory ( and good ) primer valves are...
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    No water coming out the Merc tell tale now?

    There must be a leak.-----Leaking float valves?--Ruptured fuel pump diaphragm?----Bad primer bulb ?---Air leak between bulb and fuel tank , including inside the tank.----All simple for you to check.
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    No water coming out the Merc tell tale now?

    When you buy a used motor you must install a new impeller.-----And possibly the pee hose is plugged.----Test the overheat warning horn too.
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    These primer valves are very simple.-----Very reliable.-----Used from 1980 to 2005 on motors from 9.9 to 300 HP.-----Lots of good used ones are around.----See post #5.----Yes the mechanic was correct in his explanation.
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    Evinrude 1994 150

    Overheat is a steady alarm.----Low oil alarm should be disconnected if you are mixing 50:1 in the tank. .----Sounds to me there is a fuel restriction / blockage on hoses or inside fuel tank.----Check tank vent as well.----If you just got this motor you did install a new impeller ?
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    Unsure of year model

    I know that tell tale exits the lower cowling.----Reading post #7 carefully can only be for your benefit.
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    Salvage auction boat - can this be repaired?

    What $$$ are you expecting to have to invest in this to bring it home before repairs are done.----Perhaps hire a surveyor to give you an opinion.-----Any other pictures of this boat.----Is the damaged area accessible from inside?----Is this boat still in production for factory support?----Is a...
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    Salvage auction boat - can this be repaired?

    ??---SIR ?
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    Shift rod adjustment

    ???----I said to screw the coupler on and back it off as needed.----Seems clear and simple.----I own more than one of those gearcases.----No need for a manual here to work on one either !
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    Shift rod adjustment

    The coupler on top of shift rod screws down all the way.-----Then back it off as needed to position it.----Simple.
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