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    I found cracks on the top of my motor under the stator

    That would be a thick , thick layer of paint that cracked.
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    15hp 1979 outboard motor troubles

    Flywheel key ?----Or swap plug wires.
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Usually something easy and simple when you are having so much trouble.
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    1971 Johnson 60esl-71c

    It should start no problem then.----Put manual choke on.-----Then wrap a rope around the flywheel.--Turn key on.-----Give it a good pull.---Should bark and roar for you.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    And I do know what years the 9.5 was built. ----I sold some brand new when working at a dealer !-----Just scan the parts lists until you find the repair kit for this popular little pump.-----Used on 4 to 25 HP motors.----But NOT listed on early motors.-----Simply because it was not the...
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    Prop shaft end play

    Silicone is a bad sign ------I suggest taking it apart before launching the boat.------Needs the impeller inspected or a new one installed.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    You are not looking in the right years for the kit !!!-----That pump was used for many years and many models.----Start looking under the newer model 9.9 / 15 HP until you come to the year / parts page where they do list the repair kit.-----Sorry this is all simple to me !----Or pick a new pump...
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    Prop shaft end play

    All normal in my opinion.----But no special tools or skill required to have a look inside.---Just take it apart.
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    Author with research question about boats

    Take a rifle and shoot through bottom of boat.------Careful and use only 1 bullet.-----Do not put a second hole in the boat as that might let the water back out.
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    The owner of this motor MUST do some listening / trouble shooting !!---Plus A 1991 model is an excellent motor and easy to start if in good condition !!
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    Sell Electronics With Boat or Separately?

    An electric trolling motor is not in the same category of a loran-C or fish finder.
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    New motor is in your future I think.
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Time to admit defeat.----Take to your local shop for help.
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    Sell Electronics With Boat or Separately?

    A lot of electronics are obsolete shortly after they go into production.----Mind boggling this stuff.----The rotary dial telephone ( did just one thing ) was good enough for 50 years or so.----Today folks get a new phone every year.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    Make no assumptions when repairing your outboard motor.----You say there are no leaks and yet you are seeing bubbles ??----And there are no bubbles when you operate the bulb.----That tells me something !
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Is throttle up against neutral stop , yes or no ?-----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on a spark testing device ?----Any water in the fuel ?----Checked compression ?----Or visit your local friendly shop.----This should not be hard to figure out.-----If you do not pull the cord fast enough there...
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    Do I need a new block or small side case half?

    Googling ----Prussian blue------Will get you bewildering information.-----Until you come to---- Permatex Prussian blue-----There it describes using it in working with precision parts and inspection of same.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    Rebuilding or rather replacing the diaphragm in these pumps is so easy.----Make a diaphragm if you have to.-----You are sure it is air or could it be gasoline vapor ????----The fuel pumps operate with crankcase PRESSURE pulses and are you 100% sure there is no issue with the crankcase sealing ...
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    Do I need a new block or small side case half?

    Yes , these motors are simple and run just super in good condition.------No need for $100 / hr dealer support and electronic parts to keep it running.------Do yourself a favor and study the parts diagrams for newer motors.---All brands.----Shocking to see sensors / ECU 's / fuel injectors, ETC...
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    The water coming out of the telltale ---DOES NOT ---circulate through the block !----It tells you that water pump is working.-----And in 1994 there was a service bulletin to relocate the telltale hose from side of exhaust to the top of the block.----Was yours done ??----Repeated overheating will...
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