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    Merc 500, Carburettor trouble

    Hi, I am having trouble to get a 1984ish Mercury 500 started. Here is what i found: -Spark on all cylinders -Don't have the number, but compression is okay -Engine fired up when I dumped premix straight in the cylinder Now to me that suggests a carb problem. So I cleaned the carbs thoroughly...
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    Rebuilding Johnson 70 hp

    Hi there, Im Leo, 20 years old and currently looking into rebuilding the Engine mentioned above. In the past I have rebuild a Force 70hp and an Evinrude 9.9, so I do have a little knowledge. The reason for rebuilding it is that the Engine blew the bottom cylinder. Upon closer inspection I...
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    1985 ish Johnson 9.9 with magneto ignition

    Hi there! Unfortunately my Johnson 9.9 threw a rod last year, after I rebuildt entirely. Since then I was on the hunt for a replacement powerhead for a good price, as I'm still going to school. It seems like I found one with good compression for 70 Euros. My old engine was a 75' so it still had...
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    Force 50 hp, hard to start cold although timed and synced properly

    Hi there! ​my Name is Leo, 18 yo and Im from Germany. I bought a Force 50 hp longshaft about a year ago, knowing that it was having Trouble to start up. Because I have some experience working with engines I thought I might get by cheaper Fixing it up by myself, which Im still hoping for. First...
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