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    1996 4 stroke Johnson 15hp

    The lower units / water pump on these are essentially the same as the OMC 2 stroke models.----Except for different spline for the crankshaft.-----Carburetor is a variation of the 2 strokes as well.
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    1996 4 stroke Johnson 15hp

    I do not believe the early ones were SUZUKI built.-----Later ones from 2001 on were.----I have a few for parts / repair as they are not the most popular on the hit parade.
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    57 Golden Javelin

    To add to post #9----These motors are simple and rugged.-----On a " push the button " motor with a computer there is little that an operator needs to know.------On this 57 model I suggest you learn / ask all about it BEFORE starting this motor.------Do a compression test for...
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    57 Golden Javelin

    Tested lots of these motors using that lever.---Running in a proper test tank.-Controls still on the boat and it was easy to operate throttle with that lever.
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    57 Golden Javelin

    Agree with the above.----Have one of those 57 Javelin motors myself.-----Do a spark test on it.----Good spark should be able to jump a gap of 1/4" or more with ease.----Should be able to hear the --" snap , snap " ---on a test device.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Nope.-----It should be fairly easy to manage.----No such thing as ---" difficult "----work on these simple motors.
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    Yamaha 50TLR, 2 Stroke Choke Issue

    Pushing the key in would result in the same action as turning the red lever.-----But maybe the prime starter is not working.----Should be easy to check out.-----Do you hear a click when you push in the key?
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    That picture shows a 7.5 / 9.8 Recoil.-----But most of those recoils use a left hand thread.
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    1977 Mercury 1500 inline 6 motor with distributor.

    I would look for a broken spring in the upper part of the distributor.
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    Can you help me find the name of this thing

    ???----Pelican hook ?----Any more pictures?----Any name or marking on it?--Where did you stumble across this piece ?--
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Would it be a ----" LEFT HAND " -----Thread on that recoil starter ?
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    Odd running behavior

    Just open the low speed mixture screw 1/8th turn at a time.-----I think it will smooth out after that effort.
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    1955 evinrude 25 hp

    Are you running with a pressure tank ?-----Post picture of broken plastic piece.-----These motors are elegantly simple and almost all pieces can be found to make repairs.
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    Fouled Crankcase.-

    Why would one carbon up more than the other ?
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    Lower Housing Gears Will Not Engage

    Did you remove gearcase with control box lever in forward or neutral ?------What are you expecting to feel on propshaft with the unit in reverse?------What are you expecting to feel on propshaft with lower unit in forward?
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    8HP 1997 2cyl, 2 stroke Yam

    Correct.----Small and even the inline 6 cylinder Mercury motors used this design since the early 1950's
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    8HP 1997 2cyl, 2 stroke Yam

    It is a head cover gasket.-----A true head gasket would have round holes.-----That head cover gasket has nothing to do with compression.
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    8HP 1997 2cyl, 2 stroke Yam

    What he is saying , no head gasket on this motor !----Sort of built like many Mercury small motors.
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    Spare wheel hub... usefull?

    I know of a shop that does not replace / repack bearings anymore.-----Has new hubs in stock.-----Quick and easy and a money maker.----Cost of labor makes this the best way to go for the folks who wear a " suit and tie " he says.
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    8HP 1997 2cyl, 2 stroke Yam

    Time to trouble shoot the ignition system.----I think there is an issue there.
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