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    Weird short on one cylinder

    Kill switch grounds out the ignition and stops spark to both coils.-----But easy to split control box to have a look for bare wires.
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    Need to find somebody that can compare the outboard block to the turbojet block.----Then perhaps see what minor work needs to be done to make them the same !!
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    96 Turbojet 115 tan wire and alarm issue(four winns fling)

    Is there an oil tank in the boat?
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    1977 25hp Johnson no spark

    With a sheared key it would still have spark.----Test the charge coil and sensor coil.----Inspect pins / sockets at plug in connecters.
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    Towing more than capacity?

    Remember that towing CAPACITY is given for a vehicle that was new.----Once a vehicle has been subjected to wear and tear.----Salt in winter climates then frames and hitches may not be " like new " anymore.
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    Is my mercury oil injected?

    On many motors the water that comes out the tell tale does not go through the block.----The tell tale indicates that water pump is working.-----BUT it does not mean that motor is cooling properly !----An inline 6 needs a new impeller every 2 years.----Especially if there is no overheat horn in...
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    It is the turbo jet powerhead.----Might be a slight , very slight difference.----Block part # between turbo jet and outboard is different.------Could be as simple as a different threaded hole.-----No thread in a hole ----Porting and that does give it a different part #
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    Myself I would not put a sleeve in that.-----There are many used blocks available if you look for one.
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    Is my mercury oil injected?

    Is there a decal that says oil injected ?-----Is there an oil tank anywhere in the boat?-----It is now time for a compression test.-----Sounds like you made an EXPENSIVE mistake !!!-----Yes this motor needs oil / gas mixed at 50:1
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    Do I have a bad starter?

    A factory starter is listed at about $289.00-----But many offshore factories can make one just as good for less money.
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    150 4 stroke mercury - Im stymied!!

    If you have an on board tank , then test run with a portable tank and hose.------
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    Do I have a bad starter?

    Did you have the battery load tested ( even if nearly new ) at a battery retailer ?----These starters are easily damaged by excessive cranking.----They are also elegantly easy to inspect if you have a digital ohmmeter.-----But some folks are afraid to take them apart.-----They opt for the "...
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    2000 model year Johnson J175XVSSS gearcase removal

    Push the shift lever to the port side I think.
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    Motor stalls in neutral

    Well----OPEN to ground sounds like it is a good stator.-----Revisit your test procedure / specifications.
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    1986 Johnson 40hp short circuit

    Easy to test stator with flywheel in place.-----Find a used regulator on E-BAY ??
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    Parking on incline

    ???----Build the wood block.-----Put wood block under trailer right in front or behind where the jack is now.------Or simply buy a hefty jack or 2 .
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    Parking on incline

    Lift it up.-----Put wood locks under it.----Lower trailer onto the wood blocks.
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    58 Evinrude 7.5 tiller adjustment

    Fact.-----Removing the powerhead on the 7.5 allows you to service the critical mechanical seal at the top of the driveshaft.-----And also that feature means that there is no shift rod connecter to mess up.-----Clutch dog is always engaged correctly !!
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    58 Evinrude 7.5 tiller adjustment

    The motor is 64 years old.-----Pretty well all metal and no fragile plastic parts.-----Some still run like new.-----A very good design I would say.
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    58 Evinrude 7.5 tiller adjustment

    Well----There is a tension screw installed at the factory.-----Look for it and find it.
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