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    '93 2-stroke 15hp won't start, has run recently.

    Those folks are guessing.-----If it takes more throttle now there is something wrong.
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    Low speed idle

    Sorry----I guess I missed all that in post # 1------I can not offer any further help.
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    9.5 johnson outboard 1965 back fire

    Agreed ----Many ( not all ) motors had a vibration dampening kit installed.----The 64 and 65 models had that issue with shaking at idle.
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    Low speed idle

    Compression sounds good.-----Flywheel key checked ?---How did it run for you last season ?----Yes the primer could be defective.----Pinch off the fuel supply to the primer when motor is running.----See if motor smooths out.-----Is the thermostat in place and working properly ?----There are...
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    Will not start in the water.

    The motor is nothing but a 2 stage " air pumping machine "-----With the motor in the water , the motor has to have crankcase compression high enough to overcome the pressure of the water in the exhaust housing.-----I am going to be blunt here.-----Do a compression test first to offer clues on...
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    Low speed idle

    Start with posting your compression test numbers.------Perhaps inspect replace fuel pump diaphragm , a $10 part.----Is this a tiller motor or remote ?
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    Will not start in the water.

    Stop-------If the starter can not turn the flywheel fast enough you will not have spark !!!-----Do yourself a favor and do some simple trouble shooting.----Or perhaps start buying expensive parts and wasting your beer tokens.
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    9.5 johnson outboard 1965 back fire

    Is throttle plate opening too soon ?
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    Will not start in the water.

    Is this a 1964 model ??-----It might run on a trailer but it is NOT perfect as you assume.-----They all " bark and roar " on a trailer.-----I do not believe it has anything to do with grounding coils.------Post the results of a compression test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" ( all plugs on )...
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    '93 2-stroke 15hp won't start, has run recently.

    That nipple might be part of the oil recirculation system.
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    Need more power

    The 9.5 HP is likely running on 1 cylinder.----The 9.5 list at 60 lbs.----The 62 model 10 is likely 64 LBS.-----I like the 62 and 63 model 10 HP----Easy to work on and consumable parts are easy to find !
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    '93 2-stroke 15hp won't start, has run recently.

    Spraying starter fluid into the engine should make it bark like a pitbull !-----Tell us more.----You did have water hooked up to prevent damage to the pump ?--How did you run it ?-----Full throttle with an abrupt shutdown ?-----I would pull the flywheel and check the key.-----Very little effort...
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    High RPM surge driving me nuts!!!

    Stop -----Guessing / making assumptions , that will just cost you big $$$$-------Next time at the lake get the missus to drive.------Then take a STRONG flashlight and shine in each carburetor bore.----Observe fuel coming up the main nozzles at full throttle.----I used that procedure in 1975 to...
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    Old Johnson 115hp: How do I know if it is a 2-stroke or 4-stroke?

    A 1975 model V-4 and 115 HP would run on a 50:1 gas oil mix.-----I strongly suggest you find an owners manual and read it 3X before trying to start this motor.-----Sounds like this is your first outboard motor.----Install a new water pump impeller.-----Do not run this motor without water...
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    What next? 90 hp Mariner

    With motor running you push in the key.----Enricher valve should open and let extra fuel in ( flooding ) and motor should run rough and slow down.----If there is no change in operation the valve is not working.------
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    High RPM surge driving me nuts!!!

    Some will argue.----The VRO pump is a simple device , reliable too as just a fuel pump.-----No need for electric.----I would test run with a separate 25 liter ( 5 gallon tank ) in this case.----VRO pump is easy to take apart.----Check the pulse limiter ( flow fuse ) too.-----The VRO pump is...
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    Uppercase on 235 stringer locked up..

    ====evinrudeparts.ca-----Has parts listing for OMC sterndrive.
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    64 Johnson 9.5 “Turtle Motor”

    In the middle picture ---I did not know that there could be so many things wrong with these ignitions.------That is why electronic ignition is so popular.---When it fails you install new parts in minutes and away you go.
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    Iboats terrible customer service, or lack of

    You local dealer / boat shop would have that prop in stock.-----Fairly common item.-----Painless to support your local dealer.
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    Mariner Magnum 40HP - Starting Issue

    If throttle shafts are vertical you will see a bit of fuel leaking at times.-----Normal and nothing you can do about it.----They will not leak when motor is running.
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