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    Low speed jet adjustment

    This process starts with a compression test.----Post your actual values.----There have been issues with # 2 cylinder.-----And does the telltale hose come off the exhaust manifold ( side off the block ) , or moved to the top of the block?
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    1987 mercury 75

    0B2187 ---would put it as an 87 model.
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    Johnson 115 VRO

    Mice will chew it up , they all need a home.
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    Johnson 115 VRO

    The wee bits of foam must be cleaned up.----If they get into / stick in the reed valves there may be issues.
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    Johnson 115 VRO

    Feeds 12 volts to electric primer valve.----Operates when you push the key in while cranking for cold starting.
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    Help with Johnson 150 Pinion Bearing Removal

    I can not see or touch your motor.-----I believe the clutch dog is rubbing on either reverse or forward gear.-----Easy to adjust.----If that is not the issue then you need to investigate.
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    Help with Johnson 150 Pinion Bearing Removal

    Sounds like shift rod needs to be adjusted.------What dimension did you use to set shift rod height??
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    1987 mercury 75

    Perhaps the 6 he read is really a ---G----Ask seller to re-read it perhaps.
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    1987 mercury 75

    That is a newer 3 cylinder looper.-----Why / how did you come up with the 6218 serial ??
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    Black scuff marks on cylinder walls

    Many factory gaskets ( and some aftermarket ) have a coating on them.----Experienced mechanics know not to use sealer on these.----Saw a U-tube presenter put a VERY liberal coating of gasket sealer on carburetor gaskets.----Did not realize that he was plugging up the oil recirculation channel on...
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    1987 mercury 75

    An 87 model would carry a serial # starting with --B110054--- I think.----Internal reed valves direct air and fuel to the 3 crankcases.----Did that beginning in 1972.
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    1987 mercury 75

    I doubt that your 6218795 model is the same engine group as the later 3 cylinder loopers.----Does your motor have 2 carburetors ?
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    1987 mercury 75

    A 3 cylinder ?
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    Critters in My Boat

    Brother in law----Has lived in a remote town all his life.----Every time I went up there, he had a radio on day and night in his workshop.----Protecting the biplane he was working on I think.
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    1987 mercury 75

    Unlikely , but is it a 4 cylinder?-----Or the newest 3 cylinder looper 75.
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