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    75 HP Honda running horribly

    Clean and inspect vapor separator tank / filters / float valve.
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    75 HP Honda running horribly

    No model # posted.----Some use a cam driven lift pump and a high pressure electric pump.------Fuel injected I think , so check all filters.----Check vapor separating tank ( if equipped ) with it.
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    break in

    My opinion only.------Manufacturing today is computer controlled.-----Robot machines finish parts to exacting standards.------Break in today is not as critical as it was 50 years ago.
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    1991 Stratos Javelin 363 FS

    That switch might turn power on the a fused bus bar.-----Switch it to on and see what happens.
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    75 HP Honda running horribly

    Test running with another tank would indicate if there is an issue with boat fuel tank or whether issue is something on the motor.
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    75 HP Honda running horribly

    Test run with a portable tank and hose.
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    $2500 boat

    Post #23 says it was ---" cleaned it up real good "----So it will be good for years.
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    64 Johnson 9.5 “Turtle Motor”

    Test run the motor with water about 6" above the impeller.
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    1975 Mercury 650 blue band - Abandoned, but brought back home

    Pull starter apart for inspection and testing.-----Not sure how then ask.----Don't spend any beer tokens until you determine condition this engine-----If water got inside and on crankshaft bearings it could all be scrap.
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    64 Johnson 9.5 “Turtle Motor”

    There should be no visible water leaks under the cowing.----Since I can not see your motor you can post pictures.-----There is a rubber exhaust hose from block to the cowling.----Is it in place ?----Pictures or clear explanations can help you.-----Have about 10 of these 9.5 models so they are...
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    Evinrude Mate 2 HP Driveshaft

    In Ontario----evinrudeparts.ca-----Might help you.
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    64 Johnson 9.5 “Turtle Motor”

    There is a spot on the recoil where it could leak. ---Easy fix for that gasket.----Explain where it is leaking.
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    1978 Evinrude 150

    On a 45 year old motor like that the first thing is a compression test.-----Post your numbers here.-----These motors were famous for broken piston rings.-----I know that this has nothing to do with spark.-----But those results are good for future reference.---If starter cranks slow there will...
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    64 Johnson 9.5 “Turtle Motor”

    Not true.----When the motor is running in neutral it pumps plenty of water !-----A common mistake is not enuff water in the test bucket.-----Water must be 8" above the pump.
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    1995 Mercury 40hp 4cyl - sputters and eventually dies at idle under load

    They made THOUSANDS of that style 4 cylinder over the years.----I have a 1962 model in the back of my truck.---A 1954 model apart on the shelf.------Did you replace carburetor floats ?------Did you replace water pump impeller every 2 / 3 years ?-----Made sure exhaust housing is not plugged...
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Liquids need heat when evaporating.----Reeds valves are constantly washed by incoming fresh fuel.----You might say they stay cold during engine operation.----Hot exhaust does not come anywhere near the reed valves.
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    Mercury 2.2hp cooling system

    No water tubes to worry about when changing the impeller on this little motor.----Impeller is located right at the propeller.
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    1969 Johnson 85HP Stuck in Forward

    Pictures help.
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    Force 125hp not wanting to idle

    How did it run for you last season ?----Always start the trouble shooting with a compression test.----Post the values here.-----And when was the water pump serviced ?----Outboards should have a new impeller about every 5 years.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    The reed valves are not the issue with this motor !!!
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