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    1989 bayliner capri force 125 hp inboard with L drive.

    The L-drive may be a long term headache.----In my opinion you might get rid of it , sooner the better.
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    Drive shaft removal

    Put the nut back on.-----Put a wedge between the nut and clutch dog.----Give propshaft a bump with a rubber mallet.
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    J150EXECD shift cable vs throttle cable

    This should be simple.----Shift and throttle cables are the same.----And the same length on that motor.
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    J150EXECD shift cable vs throttle cable

    The 2 cables are the same!!----Just need to adjust trunnions
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    1968 ish Johnson please help!!

    I have seen that hole plugged.-----But it is the air intake for the hot air choke.-----There is a wee heat exchanger inside the exhaust covers.
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    Causes for concern?

    It appears to be another eager buyer of a " pandemic special "-----Hurry to a boat shop for a complete inspection
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    1987 Mercury Classic 50 45 hp impeller

    Shift shaft is splined.----No tools required.
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    2000 Evinrude 115hp Mod# E115FSLSIF

    Hard to believe this concept.-------That motor is not well like by any repair shops.
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    1980s mercury 115 tower of power issues!

    If it did not work , motor would be hard to start.----If it was stuck open motor would flood / run rough.
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    Evinrude 1996 9.9HP motor gear rod disconnected - how to reconnect it?

    The rod is all bent.----Straighten it first or get a new one.-----Hooks to the recoil starter interlock.
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    850 Prop Shaft Seals

    1.188" and 1.692"
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    1993 Johnson 150 Ocean Runner broken steering arm

    Time to buy another engine since you do not like this one.
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    Jack Plate question regarding short shaft vs. long (standard) shaft

    I believe you should have a look at the transom.------Perhaps it is full of rotten plywood.-----Repair and build it up to 20" again and use a long shaft ( 20" ) motor.
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    2000 Johnson 15hp wont pump water

    When testing in a bucket water must be 6" above the impeller.
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    1988 Evinrude 120 V4 -Suddenly going into SLOW Mode at WOT. Video included

    trouble shoot electrical bits.-----How does it behave in gear ?
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    1988 Evinrude 120 V4 -Suddenly going into SLOW Mode at WOT. Video included

    The 1988 model does show that it has S.L.O.W. feature.------Likely the first year for that.
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    johnson 70hp 2 stroke 1995 shut down when warm

    Likely it will need to be bored and honed , then oversize pistons / ring fitted.----Not hard if you have some basic nuts and bolts knowledge.------3 piston kits at $150 each.----Boring / honing at $80 each hole.----Gasket set at $100.-----Might consider water pump kit $100 and lower unit seal...
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    1988 Evinrude 120 V4 -Suddenly going into SLOW Mode at WOT. Video included

    Are you sure an 88 model has the S.L.O.W. feature ?------Start with a compression test and post your values.
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    johnson 70hp 2 stroke 1995 shut down when warm

    It is simple to fix in my opinion.----Done many of these 3 cylinder motors.-----Take it apart.----Inspect everything and then come up with a plan.
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    johnson 70hp 2 stroke 1995 shut down when warm

    Post #8 asked you to post compression values.-----Now you know why that is the first step in trouble shooting.----I would just take the motor apart for a simple rebuild.-----Not sure if you can find a shop out in BC to do that work.
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