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    Need advice on power tilt for 1979 85 HP V4 Johnson

    I think it will.-----Read post #2 carefully
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    New (Out of Box) BF20D Over Heating

    It is possible that previous owner ran it without water to impeller.----There are folks that simply do not know this fact.
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    This coming out of 1975 Johnson 115 lower unit.

    Take starter apart for inspection and ohm check on armature.---Do not rush out and buy a new starter !!------Check battery cables.-----Slow cranking means you have weak spark.
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    Ran motor (in driveway) without oil in lower unit?

    Perhaps what is left over parts of the " shutter assembly "-----Sort of like a check valve to prevent water coming in the exhaust manifold.
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    1975 25 hp Evinrude 25502B

    Replace the reed valves.----It should then run like new.
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    Mariner 60hp motor identify help

    I missed those numbers.----135 PSI ( 95 X14.7 ) is good compression.
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    Mariner 60hp motor identify help

    Do a compression test before spending too much time or any EURO's on this motor.
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    Mariner 60hp motor identify help

    Your motor uses the 18-3007 impeller.----And if you take the old impeller out you will likely read the part number on it.-----Ends with 83 if factory impeller !!!
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    Mariner 60hp motor identify help

    use---google----mercruiserparts.com-----find your motor.------find part # for kits.-----google those part numbers.----done
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    Mariner 60hp motor identify help

    ??----Serial # is used to get the correct parts !-----And 98766 is a casting # and not a serial # at all.----Your location ?-----There must be a Mercury dealer that can help you !
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    Mariner 60hp motor identify help

    To me it looks like the powerhead has been replaced with a Mercury unit.----Compression test before you spend a dime on this motor.----New impeller before you launch the boat.-----Serial # on block is for an 89 model.-----Serial # is used to order parts.
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    This coming out of 1975 Johnson 115 lower unit.

    No special oil required in those.------It is not an electric shift unit.-----Pressure test this gearcase to find leaks.-----Do a compression test before spending any money on this motor.----What electrical issues are you looking at ?
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    1996 Johnson 150 no spark

    The 25 / 35 HP models ( 3 cylinder ) show a different stator for rope / recoil / armstrong start models.----The 9.9 / 15 HP 2 cylinder 4 strokes use the same 2 stators as the 3 cylinder 25 / 35 HP models I believe.
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    new to boats

    Post pictures of this Sea King.----If it is an OMC product , the consumable parts will be easy to find.
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    1955 Johnson RD-17

    Any pictures with cowling off ?
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    What year?

    Looks like a 1990 to me.--------Put a new impeller in it before launching the boat.----Make sure to change gear oil.---Use a good oil as lower units on these are not robust.
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    yamaha 115 2 stroke fuel pump

    Do not rev that motor in neutral.----A new $5.00 diaphragm is what I would install in a simple fuel pump.
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    Running engine with 1 head bolt missing.

    What kind of mess.-----????----Kids diaper full ??
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    1972 evinrude 9.5 need long shaft or different trim?

    Raise motor 1/2" or so and test run.----I would use a piece of hockey stick.
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    Boating YouTube channels

    Brandon is the presenter who did not know how to remove tapered dowels on the block.-----Used a big hammer and was pounding them in the wrong direction !!!
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