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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    I would take it apart !!
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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    Easy to look at the pistons and cost you a $10.00 ( 10 euros ? ) gasket.----That motor is not one of my list of good designs.----Your motor so do as you like !
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    Grass Cutting

    I had a stray kitty cat in my yard over the winter.----Took a liking to him.-----Showed up injured one day.-----Now recovering in the house.-----Vet clinics charge even more than your local boat shop !!!!----He feels better and I feel good about it.
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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    Motor may have overheated.-----Rust on spline is not as bad as I thought in earlier picture.------I am going to be blunt here.----Yes remove that bearing / seal housing.---But in my opinion you should remove bypass cover.------Post picture of pistons and rings.----Be a shame to do all the...
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    1974 6hp correct impeller ?

    The impeller in the cup is for the new 1979 model and has to use the new pump housing.!!!----The update kit also uses a gasket on TOP of the plate.------The updated kit is ideal for salt / brackish water.---Or motors left at the dock all season.
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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    Picture #5 is a hose to feed pressure to a speedometer.-----Post close up picture of the spline at the bottom of the crankshaft.----Picture #2 shows where the water pipe attaches.----That part may not be available and you have to make a new one.-----Picture #4 show the temperature warning...
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    1974 6hp correct impeller ?

    Simple-----The impeller and pump was the same from 1955 to 1978.------Then in 1979 ( last year of production ) they went to a new style pump.------That new style pump can be fitted to earlier models as a COMPLETE kit.----So read the notes carefully.---Look at the kit on the 1979 model.----Then...
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    How Can I get lower case off without reverse gear on my 1978 115 HP evinrude

    You and many others are mistaken.----It does NOT need to be in reverse to come off.----Disconnect shift rod.-----Then remove the bolts.----Remove trim tab and hidden bolt there.-----The lower unit will now slide off.----Elegantly simple in my opinion.-----Ignore those YEW-TUBERS !!
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    Grass Cutting

    My yard is the same size as years ago.-----My lawn has gotten smaller, my garden has gotten bigger.----Lots of places for birds and insects to find food.----Remember a green lawn is a desert to butterflies and bees.-----Same as a millions of acres of farm land are useless land to many animals
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    1979 Johnson Stinger 75 s/s

    The short shaft motors used a smaller ( weaker ) lower unit I believe.-----Post a picture or post numbers found on the prop.------If it was stored with fuel in the carburetors you might need to clean them.-----Or install a new water pump impeller.-----Change the gear oil and go boating.
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    1993 115hp OMC Quiet Rider??

    People who buy new stuff generally do not worry about repairs.-----Just look at high end cars and boats.----Folks trade for a new car when tires are worn out.----Force built an " L-DRIVE " in those years.----Sold a few and won awards with it.----Not popular today.
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    Need carb kit for 115 crossflow spl 1997 Johnson

    So it keeps running if you operate the manual fuel pump ?------Post your compression test values as well.-----For future reference.----Fuel pump runs with crankcase PRESSURE and there may be issues there.----Part # of the fuel pump you are using now ?
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    Johnson 50hp 1996 2cyl, 2stroke revved out of control.

    Are you pushing key in while cranking it over ?-----Is the VRO in service and tested for oil output ?-----Replaced water pump impeller every 5 years ?----Post the compression test numbers.
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    Need carb kit for 115 crossflow spl 1997 Johnson

    Many folks are keen on carburetor kits.-----But why ?-----Not much goes wrong in there.-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?-----If you have issues with running or idling , then start with a compression test.----Post your numbers.
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    Boat pick up gone wrong...

    Relative to the amount of time / labor involved the extra pennies for the composite material is not worth talking about.-----Water has a way of destroying wood.----I want the grandson to say.-----" This boat goes 75 miles per hour.----Grandpa fixed it so it will never rot again"
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    Boat pick up gone wrong...

    I do not sell Coosa !!-----I just suggest that folks wanting to do a project do the job right !------Many folks don't have time to do the job right the first time.----But they always find time to do it twice !!
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    Johnson 50hp 1996 2cyl, 2stroke revved out of control.

    Timing does not go out of adjustment on these !----Except when flywheel key is sheared.----Check the key.-----Are both carburetor throttle plates closed at idle position ?----Do both open at the same time ?
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    40-60 hp tiller handle 1989-1995 OMC

    Your location ?----Model # of your motor ?
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    Boat pick up gone wrong...

    Take big steps in rapid succession , out of their yard.-----Many eager buyers taking home junk these days.-------Shop for something better !
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    If wire from temperature switch is a tan color or tan with a blue stripe it might be for a warning horn.
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