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    1989 Merc 115 question???

    On the back of the motor on top left looking from rear is what I think thermostat. When I flush motor I notice water coming out of a vent hole. Is this a problem????? Also my motor seems to use little two stroke oil. Is this a problem also???? Any help appreciated. Thanks.
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    What year is my Mercury 115?

    Just purchased a used 4 cylinder Merc 115. The guy I bougt it from "thought" it was a 1989 but was not sure. I have tried to find web site that help in my search but unlucky so far. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Thanks to those that helped. It was a bad coil

    I had the 1965 Evinrude 75 horse that would run then die. After hours of frustration I changed the coil and it's all better now. Thanks for all the advice to all that helped.<br /><br />Mike
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    What are symtoms of an air leak???

    I have 1965 75 horse evinrude speedifour v4. Engine starts and runs good at low rpm but will die after a minute or so. Will also die if accelerated above fast idle.
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    Air leak??? 1965 Evinrude 75 horse Speedifour

    Think I have an air leak. Where are common places to look on this old motor?? Any help appreciated.
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    What symtoms will coil give if bad??

    Evinrude 75, 1965. Steady spark and then spark intermitently goes away and engine dies. Have spark plug tester in line and can observe this clearly. Any ideas??? I put in new points and condenser.
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    Need help with 1965 Evinrude 75

    What symptoms would a blown head gasket show. Engine will run for a second and die. Have checked and rebuilt carb, fuel pump, replaced hoses, etc. I feel certain this is not a fuel problem having rebuilt the entire system which looked very good to begin with.I have spark. Was running great then...
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    Need help with 1965 Evinrude 75

    What symptoms would a blown head gasket show. Engine will run for a second and die. Have checked and rebuilt carb, fuel pump, replaced hoses, etc. I have spark. Was running great then died. Wouldnt restart, then suddenly did. Ran a minute or so then died. Ever since just runs a short period (few...
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