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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    Fact----Your charging system is NOT WORKING if all you get is 12.4 volts at high RPM.
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    Shakes at low speed

    Any idea on how big your motor is ?---A 2 HP or 235 HP ?----Model # ?
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    Evinrude parts

    If in Canada try-----evinrudeparts.ca----Might be able to help.
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    Gearcase pressure test 1986 Evinrude 90HP

    I would not hesitate to do the seal kit now.----Seals do wear out over time.----Replace pinion bearing while it is apart.----No real special tools required either.
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    VRO Pump Failure

    Some will argue.----But it is easy to take these pumps apart.----Inspect and repair.----The oil side is a wee piston with an o-ring.----Have you checked the oil filter in the oil tank ?----Done the oil output test to compare the 2 units ?
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    Wondering about the need for "variable" oil mix.

    On an 88 model 4 cylinder 100 the oil pump is driven by a PLASTIC gear .---Scary stuff that is and I have seen that gear stripped..-----But you are very correct in your thinking on the mixtures changing.---Bearings need just as much ( if not more ) oil at lower speeds-----It is also proof that...
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    1977 115 Alarm at WOT

    But the tell tale water does NOT circulate through the block.----It tells you the water pump is working.----It does not indicate proper cooling.
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    1977 - 115 Cylinder head removal

    Try to remove the bolts.----But if they do not budge use heat on the block.------Aluminum expands at twice the rate of steel...----That is why most bolts will loosen when the threaded hole opens a wee bit.
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    Newer control box now boat wont run

    A control box with big red plug works on a motor with a big red plug.----Correct on the trim / tilt.---Just about every big motor today has trim / tilt.----Not the same as the 1970's motors when it was an expensive option.
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    Retainer E-Clip

    Clips are 19 cents when you pick it out of the bin at your local hardware store.----When a shop identifies the part you need.----Orders it.---Part is retrieved from an expensive warehouse and shipped to you it is a $7.00 part.---And I do not believe anyone is making a lot of money on that item.
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    97 Johnson 40hp steering control

    Get rid of that " mickey mouse " bracket.----Put cable through the tilt tube on the motor.----Tighten the nut.----Hook up the draglink.
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    Drain line on Mercury 7.5 hp motor

    Well----You seem to know your stuff.----That motor would only have a tell tale hose.----It does NOT have 2 water hoses outside the block !
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    early 90's evinrude 20hp carb issue whipping my butt

    Sorry----I can not see , hear or feel your motor.----I can only suggest simple things to check !
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    Water Pump not Working?

    There is only 1 thermostat ( vernatherm ) on that motor.
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    1972 merc 110 Blue Stripe hood, Ser# 3267158 Exhaust/Steam? coming out taletail

    That impeller is GARBAGE needs a new one.----Measure the shaft size to get the right one.----Yes you need that----" some kind of key "---- to drive / spin the impeller !
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    1986 Evinrude 8hp

    Simply check spark.----My bet is that it is running on just 1 cylinder.----And don't wind it up in neutral.----Some will argue , but it is bad for the motor.
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    early 90's evinrude 20hp carb issue whipping my butt

    Maybe a reed valve stuck open.----Or bottom crankshaft seal is bad ?----Any chance critters built a nest in the exhaust housing ?----They all need a home too.
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    1986 115 tower of power cylinder wear

    ?---20:1 ratio is less oil in the mix then 16:1 ratio.
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    Mercury 110 9.8 no-start

    It has 2 sets of breaker points.----They might need cleaning / adjusting .-----New ones are available for a mere $102 EACH.
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    Rebuilt evinrude 115 lack of power

    Testing spark for the 3/8" gap is so easy.----A quick and painless way to diagnose motor issues.
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