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    Evinrude Mate 2 HP Driveshaft

    What I have done in the past is use old driveshaft ( have many of different sizes ) and machined my own thin wall sleeves ( 0.010" ) so original seal can be used..----Your location ?
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    1969 Johnson 85HP Stuck in Forward

    If water was in the gearcase it can crack from freezing.-----Your location ?
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    what size kicker should I get.

    How would the 3.5 HP work in high winds ( sudden squall ) or in 6' ( 2 meter waves ) as you might find on Lake Michigan ?
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    25 hp Mercury serial #5842749 1981 , no spark.

    Tiller motor ?----Remote control ?----Checked kill switch ?----Electric start ?----If remote is starter working properly and battery load tested ?
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    With cold fuel / air mix going through them it is hard for me to accept that reeds will warm up. ----Total engine tear down in order to inspect / replace reeds.-----Unless dirt got in them ( mouse nest / seagull feathers ) the reeds will not be the issue.----Or if motor was propped wrong , then...
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    I state clear facts.----Encourage folks to do simple trouble shooting !-----Some folks can not accept that they have to do a bit of work.----If you know nothing about motors than a new motor is in your future.-----All you have to do is turn the key.
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    1962 Mercury kiekhaefer 450 45 hp telltale

    Agreed.----Just 4 bolts ( 3/8" wrench ) to split the magneto.---Clean and set the breaker points------Careful work required as the bits may be a bit spendy if you damage plastic parts.----You can test spark output before putting magneto back in place.-----Magneto shaft only fits one way so no...
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    Carbs seem stuck at w.o.t.

    But-----You have to make sure that carburetors are clean and have no blockages.------Remember that on this 2 stroke motor the carburetors are also the oil pump.----A blocked high speed jet might do internal damage to one cylinder.
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    1986 mercury 35hp 2 stroke

    Why not follow the simple instructions to the letter !!
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    1962 Mercury kiekhaefer 450 45 hp telltale

    You must install a new water pump impeller first.------This motor does not have an overheat horn or a shut down system.----It would run till it is too late.----Have one just like it in the back of my truck.----Tried to sell it at last swap meet but no takers.
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    1986 mercury 35hp 2 stroke

    Somewhere on this site is a tutorial to resolve the mistake you made.----I tried to instruct , but failed I guess.----Look for the ----Simple method of shift shaft set up.-----Read and learn.
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    1986 mercury 35hp 2 stroke

    The clutch dog is spring loaded.-----If you took it apart in neutral it likely jumped into forward when you answered your phone.--------So remove lower unit.-----Put lower unit into neutral and control in neutral.----Assemble.-----Or have lower unit in forward and control in forward and assemble...
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    what size kicker should I get.

    Big open water / big waves you need a hefty kicker.
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    what size kicker should I get.

    My own opinion is 10% of your main power.--------Or 15 HP on a river.-----And 20 HP for big open water.
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    Spark plug issue

    Thermostat is shown in parts book.-----Thermostat in place and working properly ?-----Or missing / stuck open ?
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    2005 Johnson 115 minor annoyance this time

    Best to have your dealer install a limit switch then.
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    2005 mercury 90 2 stroke runs terrible

    Checked the flywheel key ?-----Was water pump maintained ?-----I would pull the exhaust cover ( side of the block ) and look at pistons and rings.-----Compression at 87 PSI is not encouraging.
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    Vintage 3.5hp Sears

    There is no such thing as a perfect outboard.----Just some that are perfect for you.-----An air cooled motor like that would not be my first choice.-----I go with OMC models 5.5 / 7.5 / 10 hp as I know them inside and out.----Have all the parts for them.
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    Stuck in drive

    When I started repairing motors in 1968 the magneto plate moved with the action of the throttle on the tiller handle.----That is how the ignition timing advances.
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    2004 OMC 90 HP stator check

    Model # is ?----A 2 stroke Johnson or a 4 stroke Johnzuki ?
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