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    Johnson 115 v4 fuel prime choke solenoid

    This primer valve is only used for starting !!---It does nothing when motor is running.------It is a wonderful ( much mis - understood piece ) that replaces choke flappers.
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    1968 Glastron Transom question

    I would think the wood is rotten.-----Nothing but dry powder and flakes is all that is left of the plywood.-------Lower the motor down.------Put some weight on lower unit ( stand on it ) and see if transom flexes.
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    1995 Mercury 115hp. Wot bog

    Start with a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Run with a timing light 1 cylinder at a time to see if you have spark issues.
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    115 Evinrude Starflite Ignition question

    Step # 1 on those is a compression test.-----Post your numbers.---Spark should jump at least a 3/8" gap on a test device--Run with a timing light one cylinder at a time to see if it is an ignition miss.----Could just be a bit lean on carburetors at idle.
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    Johnson 115 v4 fuel prime choke solenoid

    It should only be energized when key is pushed in while cranking it over.-----It is a VALVE that opens for cold starting.-----Fuel at pressure ( from fuel pump ) is sprayed directly into the air going into the motor.-----This fuel bypasses the carburetor bowl and metering circuits.-----If the...
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    1972 Evinrude 65hp Triumph slipping sound, not engaging into reverse

    Be 11/16" wrench.
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    Where do you buy a gas tank pickup plate for a 50HP?

    What brand of tank ?
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    Johnson 115 v4 fuel prime choke solenoid

    The primer solenoid VALVE should only be energized for a few seconds for near instant starting of the motor.----Sounds like it was wired wrong.-----Should be easy to check out.
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    Salt water buildup 9.9 / 15

    Product called ---" saltaway"-----Guaranteed results.
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    Trigger melt

    Looks like somebody hooked a battery up wrong on that 20 / 25 / 30 HP motor.
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    1975 Johnson 9.9

    Make sure tab on bottom of the cup goes in the hole.-----Or install a new cup ?
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    Outboard mounting problems

    Pull that lever and push the motor down ?
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    OMC stringer thump sound from the rear.

    Check clutch dog and forward gear.
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    1975 Johnson 9.9

    Find that washer and put it in the right place !
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    My Boat capsized and asking help in figuring where the water came in!

    So it is NOT a pressurized tank.-----It is a non vented tank ( EPS mandated ) that builds pressure when exposed to heat
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    What is this wire for?

    Powerhead appears tp be 84 or older.
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    1975 Johnson 9.9

    There is a washer inside the recoil that is missing or out of place.----Easy fix.
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    Are Impellers Unique?

    Missed a zero-----Meant to say 150 different impellers.
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    What is this wire for?

    Somebody found a horn that was annoying.----Then cut the wire to silence the warning horn.----Best to do a compression test and post your numbers.
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    Trigger melt

    I have seen a " tuna melt " ------Never seen one of those damaged like that.
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