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    Help please

    Looks like a ----Bennett----- system to me.---
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    Locked down 7.5 Johnson

    I do not believe shifting has anything to do with tilt on these.-----Loosen the pivot bolt ?
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    Evinrude motor Purchase?

    It appears that many dealers may shy away from anything with the Evinrude label.-----Also just noticed the Volvo may be getting out of the 7 Marine product too.
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    1965 MERCURY 1000E CONTROL BOX

    Many newer motors do not use the 12 volts from the battery to make spark !
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    1999 Mercury 125Elpto gearing problem

    Likely the lower unit was off for water pump work and it was not re-assembled correctly.------Start by taking the lower unit off again.----Look on this site for a tutorial on how to correct this issue.
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    15hp Mariner power under load

    Make sure you have spark on both cylinders !----In reverse there is lots of exhaust in the water.----Hence it is less load to turn the prop.
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    1965 MERCURY 1000E CONTROL BOX

    There may well be a difference in the wiring from ignition switch.----The 1965 motor might be 12 volts to coils to run.----The newer controls might be OPEN to run and grounded out to stop the motor.
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    1965 MERCURY 1000E CONTROL BOX

    What is the issue with the control box that you have ?
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    Evinrude motor Purchase?

    They are a direct , fuel injected 2 stroke.----Efficient and not very loud.-----Make sure you have a local dealer with the expertise and mechanic to work on these.-----And that goes for all big , high tech 4 strokes too.
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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    Used parts are plentiful in my area !
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    1982 Johnson 90 hp carburator question.

    Perhaps you have already done a compression test.----If so post your numbers.
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    1958 Evinrude 7-1/2 Fleetwin carburetor overhaul

    That is the correct procedure.----All the fuel ( including idle fuel ) comes through the high speed jet !!
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    1978 115 hp Evinrude

    If head bolts were loose then perhaps someone looked in there.----Saw the damage and stuck heads back on.-----And not sure what you are thinking about with the statement ----" not enough suction thus water from impeller not reaching the motor "----Has me baffled so to speak.----Post pictures of...
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Everyone works to different standards !----On a 36 year old crossflow you would be wise to rebore all cylinders for 0.020" O/S new pistons and rings.-----Put those cylinders back to factory new specifications on clearance.
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    Primer solenoid without vro

    The factory had a very nice unit installed before the pump.----Hurry to your favorite boat shop.----They will likely have that item in stock !
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Good one------But no ---O/S ---Generally refers to OVER SIZE --------Your motor is still standard size so easy fix in my opinion.----Far cheaper option if you supply the labour .
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    Primer solenoid without vro

    The primer is NOT a pump.-----It is a valve that opens when you push the key in.-----Therefor it needs fuel at pressure to work.-----After the pump is your answer !----And key is pushed in and held in while cranking it over !
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Easy rebuild for me.---Have any and all parts on hand new and used.-----Any markings on those pistons to suggest pistons are O/S now ?----Or is the bore 3.500" now ?
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    Should I purchase a 60HP 1969 Johnson hydro-electric shift outboard motor?

    Find the wires going into the lower unit.-----Green for forward and blue for reverse.-----Apply negative to engine block.----Apply 12 volts + to green wire.----Motor should shift to neutral after one quick turn of flywheel.-----Then add 12 volts to blue as well.----Motor should be in reverse...
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Fact-----The basic engine design is very good if it was still able to start run in that condition !!-----I do not have enuff fingers and toes to count how many times I have seen this damage.-----That is why I suggest compression testing all the time.-----The top ring is a bad design.-----And...
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