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    Why does gearcase have threads and bolts?

    Labyrinth seal.----You agree that it is not a thread then ?-----The driveshaft and pinion are shimmed.-----Rest are all precision parts so no further testing required
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    I messed up my 35hp Merc.

    Fuel pumps are driven by crankcase pressure.
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    trim tabs

    Set of trim tabs ( Bennett ) that you adjust at the helm will solve this issue.
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    1981 Evinrude 35hp tiller conversion kit?

    Many of those parts for that steering kit are listed as NLA----See post #13
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    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    If the distributor has breaker points , then yes you can go back to a conventional battery / coil sparkmaker.
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    1989 Evinrude 88 SPL

    21-27/32"
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    1981 Evinrude 35hp tiller conversion kit?

    Your search is NOT limited to the 81 model year.-----Other years 25 and 35 share the parts.----There was never a kit offered to look after your project.---Might have a couple of used steering brackets here.-
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    Why does gearcase have threads and bolts?

    "????----Please look at those " threads " carefully , tell me if it is even a thread !----Maybe just rings for decoration or a labyrinth seal.
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    Why does gearcase have threads and bolts?

    ????----There is no bearing carrier nut on a 98 model 150 HP Johnson outboard.-----The two tabs hold the bearing carrier in place.----The bolt holes for those tabs are used to pull the carrier.
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    Why does gearcase have threads and bolts?

    The 2 threaded bolt holes are used to pull the bearing carrier.-----I do not believe you are looking at threads in the housing itself.----Unless they are threads possibly used to screw in a fixture for machining.
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    1981 Evinrude 35hp tiller conversion kit?

    A $100 donor motor is your best bet.-----It involves removing lower and upper mounts to switch out the parts.----Not super challenging for those familiar with tools.
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    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Off topic.----Ignition parts for the older OMC motors are readily available.-----Installed from 1950 to 1990 models.-----The numbers / demand is there.----After market responds with the demand for those simple parts.-----Not likely to find any manufacturer to set up production to sell 5 units /...
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    No fuel being drawn into lower cylinder Johnson 7.5hp

    Very common for these JUNK carburetor kits to have a float valve seat with the wrong thread !
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    No fuel being drawn into lower cylinder Johnson 7.5hp

    First picture shows the float valve seat.----That is NOT a jet.
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    No fuel being drawn into lower cylinder Johnson 7.5hp

    There is a float valve shown in that kit.-----No jets shown in that kit.----I suggest you check the fuel pump diaphragm.----The 7.5 shows a different part # for the carburetor kit.-----Reed valves are easy to find and check.-----Behind the carburetor.----Just a few screws and gaskets.----Was the...
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    No fuel being drawn into lower cylinder Johnson 7.5hp

    There are 2 separate crankcases.----Each crankcase has a set of reed valves.-----Did you buy a factory carburetor kit or something else?----Offshore carburetor kits are known to have issues with the float valve threads.----Have you checked fuel pump diaphragm ?----
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    Mercury 115 2 stroke won’t idle and runs rough.

    Outline in detail your cold starting procedure.----On more than one occasion have I met folks who did not read an owner's manual, to learn how to start these motors.
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    Mercury 115 2 stroke won’t idle and runs rough.

    The question has not really been answered.-----I can not be of further assistance here.
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    1981 Evinrude 35hp tiller conversion kit?

    Your location ?
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    Mercury 115 2 stroke won’t idle and runs rough.

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on each lead ?
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