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    1974 Mercury 115hp I6 2 stroke lower unit put back in help

    The control box first shifts the motor into gear.-----Then moving the lever more the engine gets more throttle applied.-----Raising the natural ( spelling ) lever is only for starting and warm up.
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    Mercury 35 hp outboard timing

    Stop.--------Idle timing is the point where throttle plate opens.------You only set MAXIMUM timing advance.-----Make no adjustment on timing unless you read the procedure and understand it.-------Trouble shooting starts with a compression test.-----Post your numbers.
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    Motor identification

    Any pictures ?-----Any other names ( ESKA ) on this motor ?
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    1986 Johnson 150 J150TXCDC Gearcase Seal Replacement

    If you heat the bearing housing ( boiling water ) you may be able to tap the bearing out.
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    system check wiring diagram

    The VRO pump is clearly visible.-----But it is up to the owner to determine if it is in service or bypassed.----Perhaps have a shop check it out.----Or run with 50:1 in your fuel tank and see if oil level goes down in the oil tank !!
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    Starter issue

    So what color wires go to your switch ??
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    Sea King 5 Outboard motor

    Post a picture of the motor.-----If it is similar to a Johnson then parts are easy to find.
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    '83 johnson, fuel not reaching cylinder

    Compression should be around 140 +-----Myself I would not hesitate to remove cylinder head to inspect cylinder walls.-----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on a test device , yes or no ?----How did you check the flywheel key ?-----Did you remove flywheel ?----Check timing pointer for top cylinder ?
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    Need help identifying model

    Boat is about 40 years old.-----Need to do a complete evaluation of this boat.-----Transom and stringers.-----Before spending time and beer tokens on engine / drive or paint and polish.----Looks like it needs a complete overhaul after tearing everything out of the hull.-----Takes a lot of time...
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    Problem starting johnson 50hp 1996

    The primer hose and orifice in the nipple are too small to allow fuel to " roar " into this motor.---------Good luck with this motor.
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    1993 - 2001 9.9 / 15 Maximum Spark Advance

    As usual the manual is CORRECT !
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    Winner/Johnson basket case

    If it only has a throttle cable , and no shift cable it is an electric shift lower unit.-----Best do a complete evaluation of transom and stringers on the boat. ----Complete evaluation of motor before spending any beer tokens on motor parts / or paint and polish !!
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    Winner/Johnson basket case

    ???-----It is a 2 stroke motor.----You mix gas and oil at 50:1 in the tank.-----There is no oil sump on this motor.------Read some manuals / books before you turn the key to start this motor.-----A 1967 model.-----White cowling , green midsection and lower unit.
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    1974 Mercury 115hp I6 2 stroke lower unit put back in help

    You have to shift with a quick firm motion.------ Slow " granny shifting " is bad for the clutch dog.
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    impeller in need

    Impeller was used for many , many years and many models.-----Your local boat shop will have a good one in stock !!
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    1965 - 1968 65 HP Mercury outboard motor Magneto distributor issue

    I thought 68 models had electronic ignition instead of the reliable magneto.-----Serial # needed.---I say it is a 67 or older.
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    1991 Evinrude 60hp VRO - Won't Idle

    Post a video of your in the water testing.
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    1998 Johnson 90HP (J90TSLECM) voltage too high!!!

    Some of the Johnson / Evinrude motors built 60 years ago are running just fine.-----Simplicity works.
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    Mystery corrosion. 2007 F150

    I have a 50 HP Yamaha 4 stroke with the same corrosion.-----Fresh water motor.----Scrapped by a boat shop.------I have another with a mechanical knock.----Fresh water motors.-----Need to get busy and make a good runner I think.----There must be hundreds of them like that.----Poor quality...
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    1991 Evinrude 60hp VRO - Won't Idle

    The lever on the control box Is NOT the choke !----The electric primer is a valve, it is not a pump.-----Low cranking speed means there is no spark.-----Charge the batteries.------Revving the motor like that in neutral is not good for the engine !!!
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