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    no spark, still smoke a bit? merc '90 115hp o/b

    Charge the battery.----Clean the connections.-----Load test the battery.----Inspect starter motor internals.-----No money spent things to do.
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    Is it needed?

    Make it out of 1/2" aluminum plate.----Shine it up or powder coat it for lasting beauty.
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    1972 johnson 25 hp seahorse shift problems

    On more than one occasion have I seen the bottom of those coils burn through.----Spark takes path of least resistance and jumps to ground.----Does not want to jump gap in plug as it takes more effort to do so !
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    Does this gear and clutch dog look ok?

    Why make it difficult !!----I can not see your housing.-----Sometimes the pin is hammered in.-----Others may remove the pin.-----Just put a pin in there somehow to put the bushing in the right position !
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    How do I disconnect the shift rod on a 1996 Evinrude 88 SPL

    Pair of pliers is all that is required.------Find the hitch pin on the lever that goes below the bottom carburetor.----Remove that hitch pin.-----Push that shaft to port side of the motor and rotate.-----Shift rod is now disconnected.
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    1973 johnson 25hp 25R73A

    Do a full inspection before spending beer tokens.----Don't overlook the o-ring on the shift rod if you reseal the gearcase.
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    Does this gear and clutch dog look ok?

    There was a pin in the upper housing !-----The purpose is to locate that bushing for proper operation of the lubrication grooves !----It keeps it from spinning but main purpose is for lubrication.----Just drill a hole press in a pin near the original pin and assemble
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    Broken Driveshaft

    Had a phone call 42 years ago.-----Fellow described what happened and what 40 HP motor was doing.-----I diagnosed it over the phone.-----Broken driveshaft.------When a powerhead and lower unit are not perfectly in line the driveshaft flexes.----And over time it snaps.-----Fellow drove 1/2 hr to...
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    Starter Motor Completely Dead

    We know what the starter looks like.----Perhaps inspect the cap with brushes and make sure it is assembled correctly.-----There is a notch in the cap I believe.----And a mark on the body of starter
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    Evinrude 115 Won't Idle?

    Black box ???-----Vapor separation tank. is the item and it has a float valve in it.
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    Broken Driveshaft

    See post #2 on spending beer tokens.
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    1994 Mercury 25 - Low Compression Bottom Cylinder

    There should be lots of used blocks available.----Your location ?
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    1973 johnson 25hp 25R73A

    There should be more oil than that.
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    Evinrude 115 Won't Idle?

    Sounds like a lean sneeze to me.------Your fuel pump is not working.----Possibly due to tank , hose anti syphon issue.-----Test run with another tank.----Crankcase compression PRESSURE drives the fuel pump.------Cleaned out the vapor separation tank ?----Any other trouble shooting done ?
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    Broken Driveshaft

    Used lower unit is going to be your best option !!!-----If in Canada----evinrudeparts.ca----Is one place to try.
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    Prop play

    Sure you can.
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    Broken Driveshaft

    Inspect powerhead carefully before spending beer tokens on lower unit !!----Should have taken it apart before ordering the shaft.---Gearcase needs to come all apart to replace the shaft.-----Large snap ring pliers required.------Need to shim the parts for assembly.-------Where did the shaft...
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    Prop play

    There might be a washer ( 316484 ) missing on propshaft.
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    Johnson 8hp head bolts torque setting

    About 200 inch lbs will do.
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    1970 Mercury 4 HP Wiring

    Now you know why there is a slot on starboard side and a relief on the port side mounting hole.
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