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    Question about parts that aren’t being manufactured anymore

    The parts are all factory except for the screw in the end.----People start guessing as to what is wrong with a motor.----The ---" lets try this " approach does not always work !
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    1997 2-Cylinder 50hp - One cylinder, then nothing

    A new powerpack will usually solve this.----If not you will have a good spare.
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    Holeshot repaired - Now Surging

    Test run with another tank and hose.------Test run with a timing light to see if spark returns on one cylinder when motor RPM goes up.
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    Towing boat with motorcycle rack

    Towing a boat with that contraption would not be safe.----And I do not believe I would put a motorcycle on that either !
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    1991 johnson 90 V4 High idle issue

    Part # of the replacement fuel pump?----Was it mounted directly over the pulse port on the intake manifold ?
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    Question about parts that aren’t being manufactured anymore

    There is a list of about 20 outboard / marine salvage places on this very site.----Time to make some enquiries I say.----Should be easy to find that part !!
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    1991 johnson 90 V4 High idle issue

    Check flywheel key ?
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    Mercury 60HP 1990 valve type bearing reeds????? WHAT?

    Yes I know how reed valves work.
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    Mercury 60HP 1990 valve type bearing reeds????? WHAT?

    That change in compression needs to be investigated.-----Remove bypass cover/s to look at pistons and rings.----That style of reeds was used on Mercury motors since the early years ( late 1940's and 1950's ) and are quite reliable.----And reed valves have nothing to do with compression in the...
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    Question about parts that aren’t being manufactured anymore

    There is a listing on this site for salvage places.----Can you not find this list ??
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    Motor won't turn

    That grease gun trick only works on a 2 strokes if piston and rings are closing off the ports.
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    Question about parts that aren’t being manufactured anymore

    I would have no trouble finding that part or repairing that part.----Maybe even make one out of stainless or aluminum too.
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    Question about parts that aren’t being manufactured anymore

    If I had to , I think I could fix that part with some carbon fiber and epoxy.----Nothing to it.
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    1997 2-Cylinder 50hp - One cylinder, then nothing

    Maybe just a wee bit.----The hole in the nipple is very small and not much air can go through it.
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    1997 2-Cylinder 50hp - One cylinder, then nothing

    Sorry there are no " vacuum " lines on that carburetor.-----The wee hose comes from the primer valve.----Puts fuel into the motor for starting when cold.
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    Question about parts that aren’t being manufactured anymore

    Local fellow in town has a 3D printer.-----Maybe somebody local to you can print that part.----Or you have to research and find used one !!
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    winter storage

    It is a mistake to leave the gearcase drained over the winter.
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    1960 Johnson 40 HP - No Spark, both spark plugs.

    That is a cut off switch and stops spark to one cylinder during high vacuum.----Has nothing to do with a fuel pump diaphragm either.----Find the wiring diagram and get this corrected.
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    Mercury 1150 1980

    It was when it left the factory.-----Now after possibly 4 owners you need to inspect the motor.----Take it for an on the water test run.-----Install a new water pump impeller if you do buy it.
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    1960 Johnson 40 HP - No Spark, both spark plugs.

    What do you mean by a ---" fuel pump / diapram " ---cut off ??-----Picture of this part ?---Plug wires on the correct cylinder ?
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