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    1967 Super Seahorse 80hp with Electric Shift

    Sorry----The 85 HP in 69 /70 had a totally different ignition system and shift system was different as well.-----But I am sure you can recognize that.
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    Sapele marine marine plywood

    There is a video on you tube.----sapele a padouk ----Laminated with West System.----Guy pounds these blocks with a hammer.---Then soaks in water and pounds again.-----The wood broke but not the epoxy joint.
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    1967 Super Seahorse 80hp with Electric Shift

    Using ---google ----will find you the wiring diagram.
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    Metal shavings in reed block

    Looks like a bearing let go inside.-----Likely the wristpin bearing.-----Motor might have had a rattle.----Some of us can hear this rattle.----Some folks can only hear if motor is running.----And if a motor runs , then everything is OK I think.
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    1984 35hp Mercury, won't go in reverse

    How did it shift for you last season ?----Was lower unit off for service ?----It really is only ---" just " ---Going into reverse on land but kicks out when there is a load on the water.-----Some will argue.-----My approach would be to remove lower unit.-----Put control in neutral with shifter...
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    35 hp, A184614, Coil Mounting Bracket

    Test running in a bucket , on a hose or at the lake ??
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    Water pump help

    Sorry ---missed that video.------I thought there was a different video attached to this thread earlier.
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    Water pump help

    Stop--No need for that video-----Reverse not needed. ----Neutral works.--------No wrenches required.----Just a pair of pliers.---Starboard side of the motor.-----Find the L-shaped shift lever that goes under the bottom carburetor.-----Remove the hitch pin ( pliers ) on that lever.-----Now push...
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    1998 Johnson 90HP (J90TSLECM) voltage too high!!!

    google wiring diagrams or find it on -----maxrules----website
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    WATER PUMP LINER

    Some will argue.-----On outboards it is done all the time , one cylinder with an oversize piston.-----Not a problem.
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    Johnson 115 Trim Pump problems

    Post model of the outboard motor.-----And does the tilt motor use 2 wires or 3 wires ?
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    2014 Yamaha 115hp not enough amps to start motor

    Sure 12 volts is used for the starter motor.-----Most outboards today use an ignition system run by a magneto.----For example Johnson / Evinrude put an electronic magneto on the 1971 model 50 HP.----Battery was used to crank it over.-----And 12 volts was not used to make spark for plugs.
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    WATER PUMP LINER

    Pieces of piston stopped it from turning I guess.-----Time to take it apart.-----Determine the cause or it will blow up again.-----That is caused by detonation / running lean.-----Perhaps shop for another motor !!
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    Flywheel And Starter Jamming Up

    It is cast iron.-----Flywheel needs to be replaced !!!----This issue did not exist on flywheels before this fiasco started in 1991.----I work alone and have seen a number of these.----So I know there have been many failures.----Maybe I will come up with a proper repair / rework on these.-----It...
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    Yamaha 9.9 4t lower unit

    4 stroke engine = 4-takt-motor -----One German version
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    Yamaha 9.9 4t lower unit

    A 2 stroke = zweitakt
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    Yamaha 9.9 4t lower unit

    Everyday talk in Europe is different when referring to number of strokes of the engine.
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    What's the difference between QL77JC4 and the QL82C

    Spark plugs change with fuel burn characteristics.----Fuel is now different than what I remember.----Does not smell the same as it did in 1968
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    Fuel pumps

    I have more than one of these V-4 blocks kicking around.-----Yes the fuel manifold and hoses need some re-arranging.-----And the electric primer is a VALVE it is not a pump.-------Good luck with it.
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    1966 Johnson 20hp questions

    Step # 1 is to pull the flywheel.------The magneto needs attention.-----Both coils are likely cracked.-----Recoil needs repair.------Choke should work both ways.----Solenoid , battery and a switch would do the trick.
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