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    1992 25 hp Mercury on pontoonboat! Put in reverse works little than grinds!

    That wire goes from carburetor area to under the flywheel.-----Part of timing advance for starting and warmup.----Check oil in lower unit.---Check shift adjustment.
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    Looking for best 2 cycle motor

    Evinrude stopped production of E-TEC and E-TEC G2 engines in June 2020 !!----There may be some still available at some dealers.
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    Won't pump water when submerged

    Powerhead removal is suggested here.
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    winter storage

    If there is any water in a gearcase it is time for a seal kit !!
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    Awful Boat-Outboard Mismatch.-

    From here with that 26" measurement I say the motor is an EXTRA LONG model.
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    Won't pump water when submerged

    Problem is not the head gasket.----Now you know that fact.----So issue is internal blockage or grommet / water tube issues.
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    What shaft size?

    Well some mounting brackets ( on motors ) are drilled to let you set a 25 " motor at the " perfect " height on a 22" transom.
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    Do not pump water - Mercury outboard motor

    It is NOT pumping air !
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    What shaft size?

    I would say that 20" is LONGSHAFT.--------25" is an EXTRA LONGSHAFT.-----The boat shown will likely work with a 20" motor.-------But it looks like there is some work to be done before you can hang a motor on that transom.
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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    I think you need to do a complete , very complete evaluation of this motor BEFORE spending any money for parts.----Where is it ( location ) that this is the best deal you can find ?
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    Do not pump water - Mercury outboard motor

    Well----What motor do you have ??????----A 2 HP or 450 HP ?---Serial # is ?
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    Won't pump water when submerged

    Do a compression test first.----Post your numbers.-----Could be a blown head gasket.-----Could be issue with water diverters.-----Could be the grommet at top of the water tube.-----Hard to get at you said, but if you have to inspect / replace it then you have to !!
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    2004 Johnson outboard engaging in nuetral

    2 stroke or 4 stroke ?----Model # ?----Stop running it and determine what is wrong.-----You may be causing big $$ damage here.
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    Won't pump water when submerged

    Water has to be 6 or 8" above the pump impeller !!-----These pumps when worn are NOT self priming.-----Also too many bubbles in the water and it will not pump air !
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    Backfire but wont start - Low Compression?

    Fatfifty has not responded for a while.----Hopefully some simple trouble shooting has been done in the last few days.----Those early V-4 model 50's were thirsty.
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    Backfire but wont start - Low Compression?

    Throttle does not need to be open on these 2 stroke engines !!!----4 strokes then yes throttle needs to be open.
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    1967 J.E. 9.9hp coughing/stuttering

    Or throttle plate is opening too early.
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    Rod cap alignment: seat themselves?

    Is there any load on the cap at full throttle ?
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    1989 Evinrude 88hp zerk grease fitting locations midsection

    Tilt the motor all the way up.----Then look for a lube fitting for the pivot assembly.
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    Rip Seven Marine?

    Videos at the ---Haulover inlet------A treat to watch folks playing with those 45 / 50 foot toys at million + each.
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