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    Clearing salt build up from block

    An 8 HP can idle in a barrel ( 45 gallon ) for about 1 hr before heat might be a concern.
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    91 mercury 115 flooded then no spark

    Not many folks like the 84 / 85 brown decals.
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    1970s Evinrude Starflite 85hp

    Time to do some reading about boats and motors.-----It takes more than 5 minutes to learn about outboard motors.----Knowing about 2 stroke motors and how they operate can save you a lot of grief and money.------Not the same as a modern car where you just need to know how to " push a start...
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    1990 Evinrude 60 Rough Idle and Bogging

    That spring clip is there to pull the float needle down should it be sticky.----I have never tweaked one of those !
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    Yamaha f115 tlry losing prime during idle

    The high pressure pump is contained in a " float chamber "-------The low pressure pump keeps that container filled.-----There is a filter on the high pressure pump too.----Have you looked inside that float chamber ?
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    1970s Evinrude Starflite 85hp

    Make sure there is no water in the lower unit.-----Then do a compression test.----Post your numbers.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    What is the factory number on the old seal?----- The crankshaft METAL sealing rings and gaps are what they talk about.----Your motor has those !!-----I just ordered a factory original manual for a 2009 E-TEC off E-bay.-----Will get it in within 2 weeks.----No idea where you are looking and why...
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    The seloc manuals are best used in the wee house with the moon in the door.----Any numbers on the new seals ?----Any numbers on the old seal ?----Magnifying glass may be required to read numbers on the rubber .
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    Best Method for loosening stuck bolts.

    Nature can be cruel to nuts and bolts.------One thing that can be done on new motors is to remove certain bolts one at a time.---Remove lower unit and water pump -----Dip threads in sealer and re-install.----Keeps water out of the threads and nearly eliminates corrosion products from jamming...
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    electric outboard, 350 Hp

    Some of this stuff won't be cheap.-----A problem for me , but not for folks with multi million summer homes.
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    1985 OMC 800 Stringer - Thump (?)

    Those ball gears are worn.----But not the cause of the THUMP !!
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    Force 120 Outboard Low compression - rebuild it?

    Step #1 is remove cylinder head and have a look see.
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    1985 OMC 800 Stringer - Thump (?)

    Sounds like it is jumping in and out of gear.-----The beginning of total clutch dog and forward gear failure.-----Best to call a shop ( if you can find one ) who can and wants to replace the pinion , forward gear and clutch dog.
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    Clearing salt build up from block

    I tasted some " ocean water " one time.-----It seems just plain water dissolves and holds a lot of salt.----Why would you bother buying vinegar to do the same thing ?
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    electric outboard, 350 Hp

    I clearly stated that for many folks and the vast majority of boating activities , there is no issue with the electric option.-----After all many areas are going to ban sales of new gasoline cars in 10 years time.------Vehickles will have battery packs ( like power tools ) that you change during...
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Near my " granpa's farm " the road used to wash out every spring.-----He would hide in the bushes with the team.------When folks came along , got out of the car and looked at the washout he said " for a 1 $ I will hook up the team and pull you through "------When they balked at the steep price...
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    significance of same cylinder-pressure

    So do motors with built in compression relief ( lower compression ) have starting problems ???
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    1953 Evinrude 15hp 15012 water pump question

    Post #7 suggested checking throttle plate opening.
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    electric outboard, 350 Hp

    Change is constant.----Neighbor loves his battery powered trimming mower.------I cut with a 1967 model 2 stroke Lawboy that runs just fine.-----They say that many electric drills are used for about 10 minutes.-------Folks buy them for a project and just use them once.-------I would say that many...
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    1996 Johnson 50hp retaining screw for pinion gear.

    The screw by the intake prevents the pinion bearing from moving up due to oil pressure.-----You can take that screw out and back in all day long and nothing will happen there.
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