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    Tohatsu on fire!!

    Water in a test bucket must be 6" above the impeller.----Posting another picture showing water level will help.-----Just trying to help you .----But now I suggest an appointment at your nearest boat shop !!
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    1992 E10RELENA won't go over 3k

    The yellow wires are for the battery charging !!----Sounds like the motor is running on one cylinder.-----Motor needs 4 things to run.-----Fuel.----Compression.----Spark at the right time.------Crankcase compression.------Crankcase compression is not easy to diagnose for a novice.------Check for...
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    95 johnson 130hp 2 stroke...help please

    It should start with the electric primer activated during cranking.----It works by spraying fuel in there just the same as you spraying carb cleaner in there.----So test operation of the primer valve.------Load test your battery and take starter apart for inspection.
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    Tohatsu on fire!!

    I think you need more water in your test bucket.-----And run it at night to look for a spark.
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    95 johnson 130hp 2 stroke...help please

    Might have a seal ring failing on crankshaft.-----Difficult for a novice to diagnose.-----Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking for cold start ??
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    Tohatsu on fire!!

    Find the bare wire that is causing a spark.-----Repair the fuel leakage.
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    1983 Johnson 115 hp not coming up to full power

    You must know that these V-4 crossflow engines are famous for broken rings.---Post the compression numbers.---Easy and no beer tokens needed to do that.----And make sure there is strong spark ( 3/8" gap ) on the 4 leads.
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    A Unique problem I have never seen

    Curious to find out how " clean oil " got in the heat exchanger.
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    Poor acceleration

    If primer valve stays open motor will flood with fuel.-----Pinch off fuel supply to primer as a test.----Replace the ignition key.
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    A Unique problem I have never seen

    Is it a closed cooling system that should have antifreeze in it ??
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    93 Mercury classic 40HP ran perfect and now dies intermittently

    Compression test is first thing to do.
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    Honda BF115 seized from sitting

    Step #1 is to remove lower unit.---Then see if powerhead will rotate.----It need to be removed sooner or later to check impeller anyway.
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    Evinrude 115 hp 1987 how to replace pressure relief screw 0 Ring gasket

    No the motor stays in place.
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    1972 Merc 650E 3 CYL....fuel system Qs

    Many of those Haulover inlet / Miami river boats are charters.----Customers have no issue to pay for the one time " experience this " trips.
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    82 Evinrude 115hp: How to run on stand?

    Motor will have to be stopped by running out of fuel or turning primer valve to manual mode.
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    1972 Merc 650E 3 CYL....fuel system Qs

    Yes.-----But the fact is I can afford fuel for these.-----I can not afford $50,000 to install motors that will save fuel !!!
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    Omc throttle control

    Agreed.----You need the correct lanyard clip for that kill switch.-----If you push that wee button in it might start.
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    82 Evinrude 115hp: How to run on stand?

    Control box is not needed to start / run it.----Just hook up a battery to protect the charging system.-----Motor will start and run by jumping the starter motor.-----Operate the primer valve manually for cold starting.----Motor could be started with rope if you have a weak battery.----
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    88 110 evinrude vro v4

    Start with the basic testing.----Compression test.----Post your numbers here.-----Running with tested oil injection or 50:1 mix in the tank.
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    1991 evinrude 60 timing issues

    Motor can not run with timing 180 degrees out.-----So I can not offer advice on this without seeing , feeling or hearing this motor
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