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    Did I make a bad mistake?

    Many engines will ---" run "------That does not mean it is in good condition.-----Do a compression test , post your numbers before spending more $ on this thing.----Wonder why the outside of the sparkplugs are so rusty ?
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    New guy, "new" boat

    Way up there in the ---Fort Francis area.
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    1998 mercury 60hp oil pump removal questions

    An elegantly simple way is to take the discharge from the pump and feed that to a ---T---that you install on the oil pump intake.----It will circulate the oil.-----You won't lose any parts.----Be simple to put it back in service should you decide to sell.
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    Plunge Choke etc

    Motor must have a thermostat to warm up.
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    1975 25hp Evinrude Overheating

    You push it out with a small screwdriver via the 2 wee holes ( 1 on each side ) on the exhaust housing.----It should fall on the floor.--------The factory tool to install it was the diameter of the water tube with a shoulder.----You could make such a tool with wood dowel..-----2 flats on it to...
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    My best fish stories have nothing to do with trying to catch em

    Familiar with the places you mentioned.----And yes nature will put on a show with no announcements.----We will see lots of that since today almost every one caries a camera / recording device.
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    1972 Evinrude 9225m - speed control lever issue

    Sorry to be so blunt.----But on more than one occasion folks have learned about impellers through an empty wallet.
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    1972 Evinrude 9225m - speed control lever issue

    If you do not know the age or condition of the impeller you need to install a new one.----A golden rule of buying / getting an old outboard motor.----The impeller could be cracked / brittle and fail without notice.----It is that simple !
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    1961 Mercury 500 what is a fair price

    A fair price.----Your location ?----Many parts are available.----Will need points in magneto cleaned and set at 0.010" , carburetors cleaned.---New impeller and gear oil.-----You have to learn to work on it yourself , few shops will help you.
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    1972 Evinrude 9225m - speed control lever issue

    It seems that folks do not want to listen to sound advice.-----Install a new impeller now !!-----The motor does NOT have a warning system or a shutdown system should it overheat.-----It would run until it goes ----BBHHOOOM----You would then be shopping for another motor.
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    1972 Evinrude 9225m - speed control lever issue

    Visit-------leroysramblings-----Learn all about this fine just 60 lbs motor.----Many folks hate that design but I think they run very nicely.----Install a new water pump impeller.----Check thermostat as the are usually stuck open.
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    Evinrude 15 hp no compression

    The cylinder head will be warped.( they all are ) so resurface it on a piece of glass with emery paper.--Install new thermostat.----Give the motor a try.----Hopefully it will run nicely.
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    1976 Johnson 115 Rebuild/Upgrade Help

    Fairly obvious that it is a 1976 model 115 HP.-----Find yourself a 1974 to 1976 model 135 HP donor motor.---Rebuild it with WISECO pistons.---Better / less gas consumption is just not going to happen.-----A simple and rugged motor.----I skied many miles behind a 115 HP 1974 model back in the...
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    Backfire from exhaust

    Start by opening your tool box.----Take cylinder head off.---Could be a blown head gasket.
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    Backfire from exhaust

    Time to take it to a shop to get it fixed I think.
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    1967 Johnson 6hp won’t idle or stay running

    There is only a low speed mixture adjustment.----Check the thermostat.----They often stick open.----And replace that impeller !
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    88 Special Carbs

    The high speed jet ( orifice plug ) is in the bottom of the float bowl.----There are 4 of them in total on your motor----They are about 5/8" long.----They must be clean.---Also post compression numbers .---These motors have a history of broken piston rings.
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    1975 25hp Evinrude Overheating

    Takes just minutes to change the grommet as stated clearly.----You do not have to remove the power head to change the grommet !!---I believe the upper and lower grommets are the same.----I believe the exhaust housing has 2 wee holes where the grommet is held.----Use those 2 holes to push it out.
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    Help with tilt/trim motor

    Some of those use a thermal overload device and contacts might need cleaning.---Or if moisture got in the motor the upper bushing on armature might be stuck.----Nothing to lose, so take top cover of the motor.
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    Help with tilt/trim motor

    When was it used last ?
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