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    Stuck lower unit

    What we tried to explain in post #2 and 4 and a few others too !!
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    Mercury 500 50hp - year unknown, have questions

    You found the serial # on that plate.---And the decals also indicate it to be a 78 model.
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    94 Johnson Slow Cold Start Issue With Video

    You should not be shifting it into forward with motor NOT RUNNING.------Post video with cowling off.-----What fuel pump is on this motor ?
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    1986 Johnson 25 hp no discharge water

    There is a wonderful opportunity to learn how the cooling system works.-----If you are willing to ;earn.
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    1986 Johnson 25 hp no discharge water

    You need to learn that the water from the tell tale does not even circulate through the block or the thermostat !!----It tells you that the water pump is working.----It does NOT INDICATE that motor is cooling properly.
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    1986 Johnson 25 hp no discharge water

    The tell tale should show water right after start-up.----Thermostat is not involved with tell tale.----Tell tale is plugged.----Or not enough water in your test bucket.----Or needs new impeller if it has not been done for 5 years.
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    Gear oil change ?

    Older plugs used the nylon washer.----Newer plugs used the o-ring.----The o-ring can be discarded and the washer used on newer plugs as well.
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    1964 Speeditwin 28hp / WOT RPM - Prop sizing

    If it runs at 8400 RPM it should be revered / donated to a university for scientific research.----It be one of a kind.
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    1964 Speeditwin 28hp / WOT RPM - Prop sizing

    Many people use a ---smart phone------ and reflective tape to measure RPM of almost anything that rotates.
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    1964 Speeditwin 28hp / WOT RPM - Prop sizing

    Boat should run about 30 mph with 1 person and 11" pitch.
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    1964 Speeditwin 28hp / WOT RPM - Prop sizing

    Correct-----Motor should be screaming with 7" pitch prop.----Post pictures of this boat.----I say put a 10 or 11" pitch on it.
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    Gear Oil Everywhere

    Water level in that test bucket needs to be 10 " higher.------Pump impeller must submerged to work properly.
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    1996 Tohatsu/Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke oil change

    Found the drain screw yet ????
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    Driveshaft into Gearcase 1990 4hp Evinrude E4RESR

    Agreed ----Turn gearcase upside down.-----Push up on shaft while rotating the shaft.
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    Gear Oil Everywhere

    ++++----on the above post.-----But perhaps look for a leaky fuel pump diaphragm too.
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    1996 Tohatsu/Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke oil change

    The drain plug is at the very bottom of the sump.----It is on the PORT side of the motor.
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    1979 Merc 2 stroke 4 cylinder 50hp

    One more try.-----Do you hear the choke solenoid clicking?----Turn key to on and push in.---Or operate button to activate choke
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    1979 Merc 2 stroke 4 cylinder 50hp

    So you are raising the fast idle lever.------Are you pushing the key in or pushing a button for choking while cranking it over ???----Excessive cranking can easily damage the starter so be careful.
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    Stuck lower unit

    pictures or serial #
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    Stuck lower unit

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