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    1986 Mercury 150 HP XR2 STARTING ISSUES

    Ok guys, I'm back, it's been awhile. In March I purchased a used 1989 Bumble Bee Bass Boat with a 1986 Mercury 150 HP XR2 on it. Serial number is A961207. When I purchased the boat it had been sitting for a few years, we drained the fule tank, changed the plugs, new battery, and found a...
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    88 Bumble Bee Trolling motor wiring

    Ok, guys I have had luck over the years on here with motor repairs so now I need help with wiring a trolling motor. I bought a 88 Bumble Bee, it had motorguide trolling motor with a 12/off/24 switch on the foot peddle and it has a charge - 12/24 switch on the bow (not wired up after taking the...
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    72 125HP Evinrude Hydroelectric shift, grinding noise shifting into fwd or rev

    Ok guys I'm back, I'm a glutton for punishment with these electric shift Johnson's and Evinrude motors. I got a great deal on a motor that was sitting in storage for 40 years and they kept it oiled and rotated the flywheel to keep it lubed up, I checked the compression before buying and 120...
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    TILT ONLY WIRING DIAGRAM

    I have a 1972 125 HP Evinrude that had a tilt system attached. I'm not sure how to wire this to the switch that's on my boat that was for the previous 71 force T/T. I've looked for wiring diagrams with no luck only find T/T systems with relays which there were no relays with this one nor was...
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    1972 100 HP Johnson piston replacement

    Ok I've put a lot of time and money into this motor and finally got it running great and then last time out it went from WOT at 37mph to 7mph and felt like I was towing a house with it. Took it home and did compression test and had 120 psi on left side and 120 psi top and 30 psi bottom right...
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    1972 Johnson 100 HP not firing constantly

    Ok I've posted several different post for this motor and finally got it running. Now I have a new problem, I have all new batteries for starting and trolling, Also have new battery cables to let everyone know. I can go out one day and start the motor and it run fine and start with just a turn...
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    1972 Johnson 100 HP not firing constantly

    Ok I've posted several different post for this motor and finally got it running. Now I have a new problem, I have all new batteries for starting and trolling to let everyone know. I can go out one day and start the motor and it run fine and start with just a turn of the switch once it warms...
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    100 HP Johnson no spark! HELP

    1972 Johnson 100 hp model number 100ESL72R. I have not checked compression yet but believe it to be good as for when the engine ran it runs like a champ, takes my little 16 ft fish/ski up on plane fast and scoots across the water. But plan to get a tester today and check it. Ok if any of you...
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    72 Johnson 100 hp draining battery

    Ok I have a 1972 Johnson 100 HP model 100ESL72R. I've been working on this for a bit. I just replaced the battery cables due to troubleshooting for no spark. Connected the new cables and went to turn it over and got nothing. Checked voltage at the starter and on the terminal board and got...
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    72 Johnson 100HP will not start

    Ok guys this motor isn't going to win! I know someone on here can help me as I've had in the past. Ok I have a 1972 Johnson 100 hp Hydro-electric shift, model number 100ESL72. It has run on several occasions after purchasing. When I first got it the shift switch was broke (worked electrically...
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    72 Johnson 100 HP Tilt/Trim

    Guess what guys and gals, sold the chrysler and got a Johnson plus 25 more hp. I'm looking to get a tilt/trim for it and wanted to get an original OMC one vice one of the aftermarket ones. Anyone know the part number for the tilt/trim unit for my 72 100 HP? I find lots on eBay or online...
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    Oops wrong screw, LU shift pin screw

    Re: Oops wrong screw, LU shift pin screw No pictures but will take some when i take it apart again. When i had it apart the bracket at the bottom of the shift rod sits on a rod that moves the clutch, the rod is screwed into that and there is a hole for the screw (the one i took out when...
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    How do you Fill the Tilt n Trim

    Re: How do you Fill the Tilt n Trim Sorry took so long here are the pics.
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    How do you Fill the Tilt n Trim

    I want to ensure my tilt and trim has plenty of fluid. Not sure how to fill it? It's a 1979 75 hp Chrysler tilt n trim.
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    Engine Circuit Breaker Help 79 75 HP Chrysler

    Re: Engine Circuit Breaker Help 79 75 HP Chrysler Well I got some pics of the wires. Couldn't get the tach off before dark but it has three wires, one is power that has a jumper to the light, the signal wire and then another one I couldn't see a letter. All the wires are all hacked up going to...
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