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    water pump not pumping

    I have used an adapter and hydraulic puller to remove lower unit.-----But are you sure all the bolts are out ?
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    This concept is just ready , ready for electric conversion.-----I am sure they are working on a battery / marine electronics package to switch and offer an electric model.-----Perhaps next year.
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    Does my outboard have a thermostat.

    Later 2 cylinder 35 and 40 hp did have a thermostat added.-----The 7.5 / 9.8 had a thermostat for a few production years.
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    Does my outboard have a thermostat.

    Agreed-----Many Mercury outboards never had a thermostat------The 4 cylinder 2 stroke from 1954 to the mid 1990's never had a thermostat as far as I know.
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    1995 E70TLEOR wont run

    Agreed-----Take the motor apart for repair.
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    Evinrude year

    Good luck with it.
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    Engine will not stay running without choking

    If you are mixing gas and oil in your tank there is no reason for an oil alarm at all.------Stop the guess work and visit your friendly repair shop
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    Engine will not stay running without choking

    If you are mixing gas and oil at 50:1 in your tank there is no reason for an oil warning light to come on.-----Time to consult a boat shop !
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    Engine will not stay running without choking

    On a Johnson 130 HP carburetors on the left feed cylinders on the right side.-----Post actual compression values here.-----May have issues with crankcase sealing ring.-----Checked oil filter in bottom of oil tank ?
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    1992 Outboard 40hp C40ELRQ / timing question TDC / ATDC / BTDC setting

    Timing normally does not go out of adjustment.---What is the motor doing / not doing?
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    2004 Merc 2 stroke 90HP seized after rebuild

    Did they bore the cylinder out by an actual 0.030" ?----What size did they bore it to ?----What was the piston to bore clearance??----Did you check it ?----If yes , where did you measure it ?----Top near the rings ?----Middle of the piston ?---Just above the skirt of the piston ?
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    1992 Johnson 15 hard starting

    You ignore the marking on the grip.----You turn the grip till it hits the neutral stop !
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    2004 Merc 2 stroke 90HP seized after rebuild

    Typical damage.-----Lack of oil ??-----Were these pistons " dry of oil " when you took them out ?-----Did you do the work yourself ?-----What piston to bore clearance was used ?-----What elevation are you running at ?
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    1972 johnson 75hp lift assist issue

    Perhaps post the model #----I doubt there was a 75 HP in 1972 model year.
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    1988 30HP Timing

    Timing does not change on these moto5rs.----Factory set.------Careful if you decide to make adjustments.
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    Throttle Cable Adjustment 2000 Johnson 90

    Issue has likely been sorted out a week ago.----No response from poster of this issue.
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    1992 Johnson 15 hard starting

    Model # is ?-----Post the compression test numbers here.-----So when you pull the choke does the flapper close and stay closed ??-----Are you turning the throttle handle against the neutral stop for starting???
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    Prop hitting anode

    Check for a bent propshaft.
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    Prop hitting anode

    ???---Did you hit something ?-----Why would you grind on a new prop ??----Perhaps the prop shaft is bent.----
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    Draining Mystery Water

    In my opinion it should not be hard to find a leak on a boat.
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