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    Outboard top cylinder getting hot

    When motors overheat the head bolts usually end being loose.-----If an owner insists on running a motor after an overheat with loose bolts the head gasket fails.------Take the head off now.-----If there is no scoring then refacing the warped head and a new head gasket might be the fix.-----Just...
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    Embarrassing question

    Post # 5 suggested a compression test on a hunch.-----Looking forward to the numbers you get.
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    What is the part number for a NON VRO fuel pump

    There is a spot on the intake manifold to mount a simple pump.-----It mounts directly over the pulse port with 2 screws and a gasket.----Part # is 0438556 , very simple to install.
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    1976 to 1987 lower unit swap

    Should work.
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    1989 Evinrude 150 hp

    Good luck with your motor !!
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    Embarrassing question

    The 1978 models did not come with oil injection.
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    Embarrassing question

    Did previous owner think it was a 4 stroke ?----Dealer sold it to you as a 4 stroke ??-----I think you might want to test compression for now and future reference.
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    Outboard top cylinder getting hot

    A 1980 model is the same.----I think 240 inch lbs comes from memory
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    Embarrassing question

    I believe you should read an owners manual about 2 times before turning the key.----Talk to some people to learn the basics.------Outboard motors are easily ruined by folks with no experience
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    1989 20 hp Johnson bearing carrier seals

    The concept of parts pricing is not well understood.-------If you ordered just 1 egg from a farmer $100 miles away , how much would it cost you to get it on your doorstep ?
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    1989 20 hp Johnson bearing carrier seals

    Making spare parts, identifying spare parts , warehousing spare parts , retrieving spare parts, shipping spare parts costs a lot of money.-----Many manufacturers now offer you the opportunity to buy a new motor instead of spare parts.----This improves their bottom line and not yours.-----I do...
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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    %$#&%$ up beyond repair.----An old Navy / industrial language term I believe
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    No spark

    Check the starter motor to make sure it is not drawing too much power.
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    1989 20 hp Johnson bearing carrier seals

    These bolts can be found at the local hardware store.----Parts pricing is a mystery to some.-----That ball is a 4 cent item.-----But the shipping / storage / handling / identification / packaging is $8.46.----Find that ball in an old ball bearing if you like.
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    Outboard top cylinder getting hot

    A 1983 head will be warped.----They all are warped after 20 years , so a 40 year old head needs resurfacing.
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    Merc 650 prop shaft seals

    On a fresh water motor you bend one tab on the lock washer then remove the big nut.----Slide hammer and a hook to pull carrier out.
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    Outboard top cylinder getting hot

    Lucky for you if motor has a blown head gasket.-----Remove head now to inspect.-----Tell tale water does NOT go through the engine block.
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    Somebody did not like the plastic bowls or had no idea how an electric primer works.----Or wanted a bigger bore carburetor for the 90 HP-----This led them to install these type II carburetors.----Should be easy to find a set of type III as they are all over E-bay.
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    The parts picture shows a crburetor with choke plates.-----Those were last used in 1979.-----They may have been installed due to issues with plastic bowls warping.-----Have to run out and do some work in the garden.----A better return for my time.
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    What manual are you using ??-----Post a picture of your manual !-----I say that the carburetors with the black plastic bowls are correct for your motor.-----End of the story.
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