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    WATER PUMP LINER

    Mercury dealer may help getting the parts.-----But parts are not the same as a 115 HP Mercury for 80 / 81 models.
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    Looking for lower unit for 1990 Force 120 (1208X90B)

    Your location ?
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    Wait for the shop in Orillia.-----
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    How many turns out do you set the low idle jet from lightly seated

    It would have to do with the pitch of the threads on the needle.----And the shape length of the needle and passage ways in the carburetor.----
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    Where in south central Ontario ??----I might be able to suggest a shop.
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    Lost power on return to ramp screws missing from transfer port caps. 94 force 120

    When I look up the 94 model 120 HP it says-=---3 gaskets required per assembly.------The people that write parts manuals may not be trained mechanics !!
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Do the math.----I have worked on outboards since 1968.----Worked at a Johnson dealer as a student.----Summer job.----Did all the work on the simple motors of those days.---Worked in a LARGE generating station for 30 years as well.-----Self taught on engine rebuilding and the newer...
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    Some will argue.-----I have had no issues with WISECO pistons.-----Rather use them instead of some made from ' chinesium " material.-----I believe Wiseco is a good product.
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    Crossflow 115 BIG issue

    I do not have enough fingers and toes to count how many times I have seen this damage.-----Thousands of these motors have failed due to broken rings !
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    Lost power on return to ramp screws missing from transfer port caps. 94 force 120

    Many shops have DEMANDED that the factory stops selling / providing parts in quantities of ----ONE-----Too much shop time is wasted !!-----That is why parts are now sold in kits and it saves everybody some beer tokens.-----So that package should have 5 gaskets to cover the 2 , 3 , 4 and 5...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    These motors have a hole in the side of the cylinders.----This hole bleeds off compression at idle and cranking speed ( compression test ) and makes for smoother idling.---Hence the 90 PSI from your testing.-----At high RPM there is not enough time for air to leak out of this wee hole !.-----
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    Lost power on return to ramp screws missing from transfer port caps. 94 force 120

    One gasket.-----Do you understand that your motor is a 2 stage air processing machine ?-----Air / fuel is pulled into the crankcase when piston goes towards sparkplug.------That air is compressed in the crankcase when piston moves away from sparkplug.-----That fresh air / fuel rushes into the...
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    1996 Evinrude V6 150 (60 deg) Looper Problems

    Reed valves have nothing to do with compression in the cylinder !-----Pushing in the key opens the fuel primer valve.---Pushing in the key does NOT activate " quickstart." ------Quick start advances ignition when engine is cold.
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    Lost power on return to ramp screws missing from transfer port caps. 94 force 120

    Problem is now solved.
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    1989 9,9hp Mariner 2stroke starting Issues.

    Running on 50:1 fuel mix ?----Yes check the flywheel key.
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    Lost power on return to ramp screws missing from transfer port caps. 94 force 120

    You could make a gasket.----Take one of the bolts ( 1/4-20NC ) to a hardware store and get some new ones.
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    25hp problem

    Test compression.-----See if spark jumps a gap of 3/8" on both leads.-----You must install a new water pump impeller.
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    25hp problem

    Running on just 1 cylinder ?
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    1973 johnson 25hp 25R73A

    Do not use any RTV type sealer anywhere on that motor.----Use BRP gelseal on crankcase to block ---metal to metal ----joint.
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    1957 Johnson 18 hp. FDE-11

    Agreed with above.-----Sounds like not enough pressure in the tank.-----Cap on tank has to be closed.
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