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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    Are you pushing in the key and holding it in while cranking it over , yes , no or no idea how to start this fine motor ?
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    primer bulb not doing anything...

    Nope----These carburetors just have a tiny vent.----Thus pressing on that bulb puts pressure on top of the fuel.
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    4.5hp evinrude kicking out of water in reverse

    Those 4 holes need a pin in one of them.----Is it missing ?
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    Lower unit 68 200 20hp

    Looks normal and nothing to worry about.
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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    Are you pushing the ley in and holding it in while cranking it over ?-----Raising the fast idle lever?-----Post video of you operating the control box to start this fine motor.
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    primer bulb not doing anything...

    Nope.-----Primers like this are very common ( for 30 years or more ) on small engines.----They momentarily put pressure on top of fuel in the bowl.----Flood the carburetor. -----Start very easily.------My Lawnboy started on the first pull after sitting out under snow / rain since last fall.----3...
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    Fish Finders

    Old timer told me.------" I just go out to the point / beach.-If I see seagulls diving and fishing , I launch the boat.-Big fish are driving minnows to the surface for the seagulls.- I go get the big fish "
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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    If it sat with fuel in the carburetors they will need to be cleaned.----It will need a new water pump impeller.-----If it has the autoblend mixer , that unit should be thrown away.-----Battery , cables and starter must be in good condition.----Flywheel must spin fast to energize the ignition system
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    Water pump

    No there is not.-----Why ask this question ?----Issues with motor overheating ?
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    primer bulb not doing anything...

    Agreed ---I believe it puts air pressure on the fuel in the carburetor bowl.-----Fuel then floods the carburetor for cold start.-----So there must be a bulb on the hose from the tank to ensure there is fuel in the carburetor.-----Push and hold the button in , repeat as needed.-----This is...
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    1969 Johson 115hp hydro electric shift

    To me an 8 speed automatic in a pickup truck would be complicated !
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    1998 Evinrude 15 hp electric start

    When motors are in gear the button is often blocked from view.
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    1969 Johson 115hp hydro electric shift

    To me it is elegantly simple !!!-----Very good , reliable design in my opinion.----Shifts very quickly and rarely, if ever needs solenoid adjustment.-----
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    1969 Johson 115hp hydro electric shift

    Rough running , start with a compression test.----Post the numbers here.----In my opinion the electric shift is easy to take apart for inspection / repair.---What oil are you using in this gearcase ?----Any water in the gear oil ?-----For reverse it takes higher oil pressure to compress the...
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    No forward until I unplug the wires from the solenoid?

    The gearcases are identical except for color of the paint.
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    Force 70 hp questions.

    The primer is a valve that opens when 12 volts is applied.----It is a very misunderstood item.-----What were you expecting to see?
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    1984 J90 HP .060" over. Why not?

    The ring ends are not going to catch on the ports.
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    1984 J90 HP .060" over. Why not?

    When I rebore a block , I put a wee chamfer on the ports.
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    Opinions on 1977 mercury thunderbolt110 9.8 hp

    If you install an OMC fitting on the motor and an OMC fitting on the hose it will reduce confusion and the need for different tanks.
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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    I see now there are none in stock.------It does give you the idea of the coins needed to have a shop repair this.
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