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    RKL-24 no power

    Hard to believe I say.-----Good luck shopping for another motor.
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    RKL-24 no power

    Sorry to bring you sad news.----The motor MUST come apart for rebuilding , repair work !!
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    RKL-24 no power

    I consider the compression to be LOW.----So either your gauge is bad or there are motor issues there.----Have you looked at pistons / rings through the bypass covers , yes , no or no idea how that is done ?
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    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    Replace the block !
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    RKL-24 no power

    Is throttle plate opening all the way ?------I think it should be easy to figure this motor out.----But your motor is 1272 miles away !
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    Counter Rotating vs Non-Counter Rotating Twins

    Another poster has mentioned the " duoprops "
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    Mercury 850 Throttle/Shift Cables

    It is an elegantly simple trick the remove the cables.
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    Counter Rotating vs Non-Counter Rotating Twins

    Why are you talking about " single props " verses " duo props " on this topic?-----I had no trouble running twin engines ( right hand rotation ) and have never had a counter rotating set-up.----And I would not want one either !!
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    Who has installed Helicoils ?

    ???----Why would you not cut / file a couple of coils off if the thing is too long ????----I agree find someone who has more expertise on this simple topic.
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    Twin 150 Fichts won't rev past 2500

    Did you re-prime oiling system when tanks were cleaned ?------And no , you can not run 50:1 premix in these motors.
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    1954 Johnson CD-11 5.5 hp

    ---Try ----nymarine--for paint.-------Visit website----leroysramblings -----For all information on these simple motors.
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    I'm advised to change Tohatsu MFS9.9El's prop...

    Correct.----On a large boat you need less pitch on the prop ( say 8 " ) for FULL THROTTLE operation.-----You truck has a transmission to select proper gear for the load.-----The little outboard does not have a transmission.----There for you change the prop.-----But if you are not planning to run...
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    RKL-24 no power

    Does spark jump an actual gap of 1/4" or more , yes or no ?----Is the high speed jet in the carburetor bowl clean ?---And what number is on the jet ?-----You must look into the low compression.----Or remove bypass covers to look at pistons and rings !----And in the driveway ---" in gear " ----is...
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    Mercury 850 Throttle/Shift Cables

    There is a latch mechanism that holds those barrels in place.----Stand beside the motor.----Pull the top towards yourself.---It now unlocks.----Easy and no tools required there.
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    Boat Eye Hook rusted nuts - how to remove

    If used in salt water you should replace the whole thing.
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    Ran motor (in driveway) without oil in lower unit?

    Correct there was no load.----I think you will be OK.
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    Missing part...

    Try----evinrudeparts.ca----might be able to help you.
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    1975 evinrude 115hp starter solonoid

    Well----I think that 12 volt circuits are very easy to trouble shoot and repair.-----The trouble might be that as simple as poor connections or bad ground.----Keep us posted on the outcome / solution-Thanks.
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    Johnson 1990 48 hp spl service manual

    The 40 and 50 HP 2 stroke manuals for many years will do.---1989 to 2005
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    Who has installed Helicoils ?

    Helicoils are elegantly simple to install.----After all they have been around for more than 50 years.----If there was an issue it would have been corrected years ago.
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