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    Carburetor tuning on muffs

    Stop running this motor.-----You have to make sure that carburetors are working properly.------If there is an issue / blockage then you risk starving a cylinder of fuel and OIL !
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    My 73 Evinrude 65 HP won't go over 2200 RPMs

    Agreed.-----Compression test first.---Post your numbers.-----Water pump maintained ?----Overheat horn tested.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on a test device ?
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    69 9.5 Evinrude spuddering/coughing

    There is a mark on the cam.----That is the point where throttle plate opens.----At idle there usually is a gap between follower and cam.-----If throttle plate is open it will not idle properly.
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    69 9.5 Evinrude spuddering/coughing

    Does throttle plate go closed at idle ?----Does throttle plate open at the correct time ?
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    Should I opt for oil delete? confused. seeking expert consult

    These Mercury oil injection systems are driven by a plastic / nylon gear on the crankshaft.-----I have seen that gear stripped.
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    Towing boat with snow mobile!

    They say-----" There are old sailors and bold sailors.----but there are no old , bold sailors ".
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    1994 merc 115

    See if you can turn the flywheel all the way around by hand.
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    Mercury 9.8 has spark, won't start

    There is more than one reed valve for each crankcase.----There are 4 reed valves for the top cyinder and 4 reed valves for the bottom cylinder.
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    1988 mercury 45hp 2 stroke overheat

    There may not be a thermostat in the 4 cylinder " classic " motors.-----Pictures or serial # of this motor ?
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    Mercury 9.8 has spark, won't start

    Put a few drops of fuel into each cylinder.----Put plugs back in.----Pull it over.-----Should bark / roar like a mad dog or lion.----If not try reversing plug leads.-----I say it is a timing issue.-----But you state that flywheel key has been verified good.
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    Lower Unit Interchange

    Good luck with your search for a lower unit.
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    1974 Evinrude 115hp v4

    The factory plastic tubes only serve one purpose.----They help guide the copper tubes into the pump.-----Once assembled those 2 short plastic tubes do nothing !
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    1977 Johnson 35hp neutral cut out switch question.

    The rubber tube is the oil recirculation line.----Most motors use oil recirculation.----Some you can see and on some motors there is an internal passage way.
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    Swelling Powerpack

    Did the overheat horn not sound ?----Compression test is first thing to do.-----Post the numbers here.
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    How to know the drive shaft length without seperate the lowerunit?

    The 85 model appears to use the same lower unit as was used in the V-6.----The 83 model uses the V-4 lower unit.----It will fit.----Shift rod from the 85 has to be installed in the 83 lower unit.---Your location ?
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    Restoring what I believe is a 1970's Chrysler Sport Satellite

    On these older vessels you can " see a good shiny hull "-----But you often can not see the structure that makes it a seaworthy boat.----Yes , many older boats out there that are candidates for a complete refit.----If you have the time and a willing helper you can fix this yourself.----Will take...
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    Spun Prop

    Sounds like it is running on just 1 cylinder.-----Remove flywheel.----Inspect / clean breaker points.----Test and see if spark jump at least 5/16" on both leads.
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    Engine update

    Model # is ???
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    Towing boat with snow mobile!

    An empty stomach is what drives that activity !!-----Often assistance from tax $$$ makes it easy to get a new prop or new motor.
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    Towing boat with snow mobile!

    Locals here used snowmobiles to tow the aluminum boat to outflow of a powerplant.----Good walleye and salmon fishing in January.
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