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    '85 OMC Stringer won't raise on it's own

    I have searched a lot for this already but had no luck, can someone either help me step by step on how to add grease to the tilt clutch instead of oil...and how to grease the tube (can't recall if it has a proper name) that it pivots on or post a link to a video or two. I swear I had watched one...
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    '85 Stringer motor raises under load

    Totally new to stern drives and to this boat. Just now figured out that my trim button is supposed to actually raise the engine off the mounts and that's how it's designed..this may be a good thing or a bad thing for what I am going to ask next...lol Last weekend I took it out for test run and...
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    Have an older 200 Evinrude..is it possible its a 1978 with 1985 heads?

    Hi all... I am hoping you all can tell me what is going on with this 200 Evinrude I have as I have had such mixed responses from my sale listing I don't know what to think anymore...lol Had one person email and tell me it's definitely a 1976-1978 based on the ignition system...he was a marine...
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    He said - She said on acceptable compression results - is it in the manual or?

    After researching what may be a good compression result on an older Evinrude I am left with more questions. 1. Do some years of outboards actually come from factory with lower compression then other years? With same HP that is. 2. Does the acceptable PSI depend greatly on the brand and model...
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    Starter issues with brand new starter, new charged battery and cleaned connections

    So I frantically tried getting my boat ready for the annual salmon derby tomorrow...did all the hard stuff and left the brand new starter for last since it should have been easy...not..lol The motor is a Johnson 120 (1987) and I got anew starter because the teeth on the old one were really...
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    75 rude and 79 rude - both 70hp - what parts are interchangeable? look the same but..

    Hi all, it's been awhile since I have been doing anything outboard related but just decided ot get one of my boats ready for the spring so bought a 1979 Evinrude 70..condition of motor really unknown except the compression is good and I do know I need a few parts. There is a parts motor locally...
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    Need help with stuck lower unit extension - water tube stuck - mid 80's 9.9 or 15 HP

    Two days ago I decided to change the impeller on my trolling motor but couldn't get the extension off so had a very hard time getting access to the shift linkage bolt. Took boat out and noticed no water coming from tale tale...figured smashed grommet or misaligned water tube so back at it I...
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    Adding a larger than spec motor only because I have it - not to go faster - questions

    I currently have two boats that I am working on and now two decent running motors both with matching kickers. First boat is a 1960 Glasspar Cuddy Cabin (Seafair Sedan) currently with no motor...It came to me with a 1970's Merc 150 (Tower of Power) which I sold. Second boat is a 1975 18 foot...
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    I need to know weight difference- 120 vs 200 around the same year

    I currently have two running outboards both with matching 15 HP kickers..and I need to figure out which one to keep and which one to sell. My boat is an old Fiberglass Glasspar Seafair Sedan (18 feet) so it really comes down to weight. If the new motor (the 200) is close to the same weight as...
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    Top of regulator assembly - should it spark and have current on unit itself?

    I was out late tonight making sure all my connections were good and trying some more tests on my 1987 Johnson 120 to see why there is no spark. While out there I decided to clean up a little of the rust / corrosion that is on top of the regulator / rectifier assembly. I used a small wire wheel...
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    Help me (and others) understand ignition replacement part numbers

    I am getting ready to purchase some ignition parts most likely so thought I would research where to buy them etc. but keep seeing the same thing over and over so hoping someone can shed some light on why there are multiple part numbers listed for an individual part. For example I want to get a...
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    Need some help figuring out No Spark all of a sudden

    I just recently got back onto this 1987 Johnson 120...it was having a rough idle issue so I went through all of the carbs and replaced the VRO unit with a standard pump...when done it idled great and I thought I was ready for the water....NOT. First problem was...it would die when I tried...
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    Questions on Bravo Three props I just got - Cleaning and application

    Yesterday I gambled on buying a couple of props at a garage sale since they felt much heavier than regular props and I thought they may be worth a bit of money...hopefully I did o.k. but time will tell. They are Bravo Three: 48-823663 & 48-823664 22P. I was hoping to figure out a couple of...
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    Need to replace VRO on 120 - need to know my options for pumps I could use

    I have been reading many threads and websites regarding replacing the VRO pump with a standard pump and now have some questions I cannot find answers to. My motor is a 1987 Johnson 120 (serial: J120TLCUR) Have never gotten it out on water since owning it but now know the VRO pump is toast and...
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    Machinist (or anyone) - What is this small hole in the cylinder water passage - 15hp?

    I just notice you were posting here LeeRoy....I am the one who has emailed you a couple of times now recently from Washington state with the over heating 15. I thought I would post this here instead of emailing you since it might help someone in the future. While I had the head pulled off this...
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    After lots of research and dealer visit still need help with VRO unit leaking on top

    While trying to troubleshoot my '87 Johnson 120 erratic or surging idle I noticed a small bit of fuel / oil coming out of the top of my VRO. I stopped by dealer / mechanic and asked them about it..he pulled out a brand new VRO unit so I could show him where the leak was but it DID NOT have the...
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    Old Merc Tower of Power - First Run after many years Video

    I got our project boat launched finally (maybe a couple weeks ago) and was fairly happy with how it ran considering the lack of money I had to put into it. I know I still need to do a few things but wanted to see it run before spending anything more. This motor was sitting uncovered for 6-7...
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    Cannot afford a breakout box (SA-6) - anyone have tricks to make running test easier?

    I just ordered my DVA and have been going over how I will do the tests when it gets here but am concerned I will run into the problem of not having the ability to get the leads where they need to be on the running test. Does anyone have tips, tricks or techniques they use for doing running...
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    This is a "how do I" thread regarding newbie questions on testing ignition systems

    This is a "how do I" thread regarding newbie questions on testing ignition systems I have zero experience using voltage meters etc. on outboards (or on anything for that matter) but have been going over the manual for days, actually re-writing the ignition tests in my own terms so I can fully...
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    Some photos of flywheel removal for others to view in the future - Johnson 120

    I had to search around and read several posts to figure out how to remove my flywheel so I didn't end up screwing something up that cost a lot of money..like the flywheel or crank. Here are some photos of what I used so when others search on how to remove a flywheel they can view the process I...
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