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    15hp 4 stroke lower unit changing

    The gearcase would need to come apart to change out the driveshaft.----And step #1 is to check availability of parts.
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    In my opinion there is usually no issue with those parts.-----I can not see or feel these parts on your motor.-----It should be a simple fix !
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    1996 90HP Mercury 2-Stroke - Plug Read Help Diag

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on the three leads , yes or no ?-----Possibly running on 2 cylinders.
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    Best to keep the 25 HP for that boat!
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    1978 9.8 Overheating

    Picked up a 79 model 9.8 yesterday.-----Nice looking motor missing a lower unit.----Have a few good lower units here.-----No problem to get it to run properly.
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    The ignition on the 25 HP in 1969 is elegantly simple.----Separate for each cylinder.-----It runs amazingly well on 1 cylinder.----It tells your arm and shoulder when it is time for some simple maintenance.-----If you shop you can find a totally new ignition for around $100 or less.----On some...
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    Honda BF75 Hot and Weak Telltale

    Up to you to test with water at least 6" above the impeller.-----Too many exhaust bubbles means you will have trubbles.
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    1994 Mariner 9.9 issues

    You can likely find that arm on E-bay.
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    Honda BF75 Hot and Weak Telltale

    Running in a test bucket ?----Water must be 6" above the impeller.
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    1994 Mariner 9.9 issues

    Your location ?----Serial # of the motor ?
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    A very good option for you.------Keep this thread going as you make progress.
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    Antique Outboard Motor Club-----And -----leroysramblings -----Will nearly teach everything about older / affordable motors!!
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    It happened years ago.-----Folks would come in with an outboard and say ---" I just bought it and it is not running very well "-------Still the same today.-----Very few good running motors are available by private sale !!
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    15hp 4 stroke lower unit changing

    Is there a spacer on the exhaust housing or is it 1 piece ?
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    The 6 HP is a wonderful motor.-----Extension kits might be found via an ad on the ----aomci-----Free ad.
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Some 5 HP 2 stroke Suzukis around 2000 were marketed as Johnson.---And some Johnson 4 strokes after 2000 were built by Suzuki.-----You will need to do some careful shopping to find parts for your " blowed up " motor !!
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    1970 4HP Johnson

    There was a 15" extension kit available in the 70's for these motors.-----One issue with these motors is splines rusting out due to lack of maintenance.
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    Your motor does not fit in that picture at all !
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    Inherited a custom made wooden replica 1950's runabout WITHOUT an engine

    Some of these boats have huge value based on reputation of the builder.----One builder always used a " single plank " of mahogany for the transom. Etc , Etc.----Location of where it was built.-----Number that were built.-----Or based on reputation of the shop that restored it.-----A custom "...
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    The pistons are likely scrap too.-----Yes , you can hone and all that but a patch job like that will not get you a nice running engine.----Take it apart.----Inspect everything ( post pictures ) of piston skirts.----You will learn a lot !!-----If it was in long time storage the automatic oil...
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