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    1979 Evinrude 115999R

    Pull bypass covers and have a look at pistons and rings.----Powerhead has already been replaced as original was not white.----Just 6 wee bolts for each of the 4 covers,.---Might need new $4.00 gaskets.----As you know these motors are famous for broken piston rings.----If it has broken rings then...
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    Low Compression Top Cylinder NS25C3

    Remove cylinder head.----Lucky if it is a blown head gasket.-----Do you install a new water pump impeller about every 5 years ??
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    Possible lower unit damage?

    With some soapy water you should be able to find the leak.
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    8-pin cable plug harness

    Find each side of the wire with the loose pin.----Then solder in a " jumper wire " to bypass the defective pin.----See what happens.----Save money.
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    What is this

    Is it installed correctly in the picture ?
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    Thoughts on potential automated pitch calling in MLB

    Many human beings are now too occupied by TIME.-----They want everything now and in a hurry.----A baseball game takes time and is not over till it is over.
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    1971 25 HP Prop Shaft Seal replacement question

    Nope.----The slots are there for proper oil flow in the bushing.----Pop out the washer on the other end !---Replace the seal.----Nothing to it.
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    Tohatsu 2-stroke impeller

    Put more water in the bucket ??----Must be 8" above the impeller.
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    Wits end again - 75 V4 115. Will an oscilloscope help??

    Well----I doubt the seal is the issue.
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    115 2+2 High Idle

    I cannot touch your motor.----But in my opinion it should be easy to figure out and fix !
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    115 2+2 High Idle

    If the flywheel key is sheared the timing will be way out of spec.----I do not believe a timing light can determine this.
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    Uprgrading outboard

    Some dealers are like that.-----Not interested in helping folks on a budget.-----They like the $6000 deals for the sale / installation of a 20 HP motor.
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    Possible lower unit damage?

    That motor was built with an L for long shaft ( 20" transom ) and with XL ( 25" transom ) .-----And no the 20" and 25" are NOT the length of the shaft.-----A proper seller would know , list / identify what you are looking for.
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    Suzuki DF150 stuck bearing carrier on lower unit

    When aluminum corrodes you get that white powder.----That is aluminum oxide.----Oxygen from the air has joined with the aluminum.----So there is now more material in the joint between housing and carrier.----Nature has jammed this up very tight.----Good luck with it.-----Perhaps a visit to your...
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    Uprgrading outboard

    Your dealer would have a control box in stock for a " new " motor.----What is model / serial # of your new motor ?
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    Possible lower unit damage?

    Salt water motor ?-----Removed the 2 bolts and tabs ?------Are you using the 2 threaded holes to pull it out ?
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    Possible lower unit damage?

    Bearing carrier is easy to pull out for inspection.
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    Possible lower unit damage?

    Model # of this motor ?----Sounds like prop shaft bearing carrier is cracked.
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    Possible lower unit damage?

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    Suzuki DF150 stuck bearing carrier on lower unit

    Used in salt water I assume.-----The bearing carrier may be corroded and jammed in the lower unit housing.
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