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    1964 Meteor 90 HP

    Spend the money and install a new impeller.-----Post the compression test numbers here.
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    Structural integrity and boating safety.

    People usually respond with -----" my boat is fiberglass , so nothing can rot "
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    79 johnson 140

    Factory has them-----Many failures.----Lots of demand.----After market has several suppliers as well.-----Easy fix if you do the work yourself.-----I suggest pulling lower unit apart for inspection and seal kit.
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    79 johnson 140

    Broken piston rings on one cylinder ----Will happen to every one of these crossflow V-4 motors.-----One cylinder shows overheating / pre-ignition.-----Motor needs 4 new O/S pistons.
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    J25ectd. Lower seal kit

    Seals appear to be the same , so should fit.-------You can compare seal part numbers for many years.
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    1954 evinrude big twin electric 25 help

    With a dremel tool , you can put these grooves in.----Does not need to be very precise.-----If you understand how oil " works " in a bearing / bushing then you would put these grooves in !
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    Air leak in fuel pump? Evinrude '94 E150EXERV

    In my opinion the VRO pumps are very simple.----Easy to inspect / repair.-----I would never buy a new fuel pump !
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    Water coming out mid section

    They were the same thing from 1993 to 2007 , bigger bore than the 92 and older.
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    1999 Suzuki DT115 Lower Unit

    Your location ?
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    Water coming out mid section

    What makes a 2005 model less robust than a 1995 model ??
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    1954 evinrude big twin electric 25 help

    Those grooves are found on well designed bushings.
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    Water coming out mid section

    Compression test.----Post the numbers here.
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    Deformed water pump housing, sign of overheat?

    There are still some folks who fire up outboards without water to the pump.-----They quickly heat up the liner and damage the housing.-----Replace this housing as it is cheap.
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    1954 evinrude big twin electric 25 help

    Remove the flywheel.----Inspect coils.----Clean and set breaker points.
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    Replace Throttle Speed Control Gear on 1976 Johnson 35 HP

    Simple , easy job.----Powerhead does not need to be removed.----Procedure to follow when model # is posted.----Or is this / was this a tiller model ?-----Or remote from factory ?
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    Replace Throttle Speed Control Gear on 1976 Johnson 35 HP

    Post pictures of that part and area where it is installed.-----But I am willing to bet a small sum that you don't have to remove the power head.-----Or maybe I will look at a similar motor later today.
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    No start

    If you turn the key and the starter is working then I would say that the solenoid is hooked up !!
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    1976 MERC 650

    Normally the starter cable would not be fused.
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    No start

    Buy the $10 tester.------Or 2 pieces of wire glued onto some cardboard.----Put 3/8" gap between the wires.------One end into sparkplug boot.-----Other end clipped to the block.-----Crank it over and see if you have spark at the gap.-----Proof of a capable ignition system.
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    No start

    Do you have spark at each lead that jumps a gap of 3/8" ?
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