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    1996 Evinrude 88 - Drive Shaft Seal Should never leak under pressure / vacuum - right?

    ??---The 2 piece driveshaft leaks.----But the crank holds it in position and then it does not leak.-----And 25 year old motors with some hrs on them will show wear on the seals and it is best to install a kit.
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    Need assistance. 1984 Evinrude 90 VRO V4

    Well---10-24 screws would fit better.
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    85hp force will not start. Fuel not getting to cylinders.

    Only use Loctite 518 on crankcase halves.----Block halves MUST be a metal to metal fit.----Certain sealers will not squeeze out properly.
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    70s 9.9 won't start or idle in Neutral?

    Flywheel nut needs to be rep[laced.----Throttle cam follower ( blue plastic ) is junk.
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    yamaha air cooled 5hp. 5bs 661 non starter - crank seals?

    I think you have weak spark.
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    yamaha air cooled 5hp. 5bs 661 non starter - crank seals?

    Well it should fire with fuel in the bore.----Crank seals are not involved in 2 stroke compression.----I say you have weak spark.----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" ( 6 mm ) or more ?
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    1986 60 hp Johnson vapour lock?

    Keep the folks informed with your guesses.----Is your electric primer valve working as designed ??-----Pushing the key in while cranking it over ??
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    Newbie needs help with Evinrude 140

    Well----lower pitch brings revs up and higher pitch brings revs down..---Best have motor power output checked.
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    Newbie needs help with Evinrude 140

    Going from 19" pitch to a 23" pitch will bring the RPM way DOWN.
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    85 Mariner 75 HP

    Any other details on your starting procedure.----My crystal ball is broken.
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    1986 60 hp Johnson vapour lock?

    Stop guessing.-----Load test your battery---FREE service in most places.------Take starter apart for inspection and ohm test on armature.-----I say motor is not turning fast enough for magneto to be happy !!!
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    85 Mariner 75 HP

    Are you pushing key in while cranking it over ?----Or post the starting procedure.----How did it start for you last season?
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    Selector switch for 1971 50hp evinrude model 50172S

    A good unit will shift to neutral after one turn of the flywheel.----But it may still turn when on a trailer with no load on the prop.---Just the nature of the gears and bearings in oil.
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    1996 E70TLEUM Evinrude 70HP Stuck in Forward

    Your lower unit needs to come apart.----Simple as that !
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    2001 Evinrude 175 Stuck in Safe mode

    Check spark.----If you only have spark on 3 cylinders the shift switch on the MOTOR LINKAGES may be stuck.---Easy fix.
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    1966 40hp Big Twin to Suzuki DF25 on 14' SC holiday?

    Your 40 was not in good condition if it would not troll all day !!
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    Mercury Thunderbolt 500 Fuel pump?

    It must have fuel pumps.----Look for them on the carburetors.
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    1966 40hp Big Twin to Suzuki DF25 on 14' SC holiday?

    A 2 stroke in good condition does not load up.----But everyone has an opinion on this topic.-----I also troll ( 3000' elevation ) with a 1963 model 10 HP Johnson.----Trolls hr after hour on 24:1 ratio !!!
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    Urgent request: dealing with a fuel tank spillage on my '83/4 Islander

    Work carefully.----You might want to pressure test your tank.----If there are leaks then replace the tank.----Or wear a parachute if you go boating with a leaking fuel tank.
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    1979 Mercury 85 Horsepower 850

    Often times you just need to open the low speed jets 1/8th turn at a time till bogging stops.-----What are the compression numbers.----Did you install a new water pump impeller??
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