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    Evinrude 85HP 1979 (85995R)

    Hammering on the end may " mushroom " the end of the cable.---Makes it impossible to remove.-------Here I would remove that tilt tube.----Grind the tube to split / remove it , to salvage cable if it is still good.----Then replace parts as needed.-----Your location?
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    Shift rod position after impeller change

    I would politely ask your mechanic to have a look again.
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    Yamaha 40hp unknown outboard ports

    Pictures needed.
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    Shift rod position after impeller change

    ??----What motor and what serial # ??------They are not all the same.
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    1987 Mercury 150 xr2 Blackmax Newbie Help

    Post the results of a compression test BEFORE spending any $$$$ on it.
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    Going to rebuild my 115hp 1998 Evinrude

    Model # of this motor ?----Is it another crossflow with the dreaded broken piston ring syndrome?----Easy to rebuild a crossflow and better pistons are available.----You need 4 O/S pistons in my opinion.----And determine the cause of failure or you might need to do it again!
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    I have made adapters and used a hydraulic puller to separate lower units.----See post #3 about installing a new impeller as step #1 or #2.
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    25hp Evinrude

    Newest " parts " motor I have is a 25 HP 4 stroke.-----Stripped gears and owner gave up on it.-----That old 25 HP 2 stroke is very durable and will live for many years with proper care.
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    Converting jet to prop

    The 24.5" driveshaft does not automatically mean a 25" shaft lower unit.----Best to get help / price of lower unit at your local dealer.
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    Am I hurting things by not running WOT?

    I believe the most efficient RPM for a big 2 stroke is around 3600 / 3800 RPM.----It was that way for me with a 1966 Johnson 100 HP.-----Your results may vary.
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    Mecuary 25hp sea pro 2006 cold start issues

    Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on a spark test tool , yes or no ?
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Your location??
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Poppit valve should open at full throttle for increased water flow.-----Inspect that item.-----That motor was the same for many years.----A factory manual from 1980 to 1988 will suffice.----Best read some books.----Many new owners have learned about motors through an empty wallet.-----Mistakes...
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    The water coming from the tell tale ---DOES NOT---circulate through the engine.----It tells you that water pump is working.----It does not mean that engine is cooling properly.----The overheat sensor goes to ground to sound the alarm.----If there is a bare wire somewhere the horn could...
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Compression test.----Post the actual values.----Blown head gasket can cause overheating,---Easy to do.-----Or ground in wiring harness setting off the alarm.-----You should have installed a new impeller when you bought this motor.
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    94’ 15hp

    I do not believe that gears . splines and clutch dogs will STRIP and fail and not recover to push the boat at slower speeds.
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    94’ 15hp

    Seems to me that the boat / height of the transom is the issue.---As per post # 2.-----
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    94’ 15hp

    Is it a short shaft motor on a 20" transom?----How did it run for you last season?
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    Suzuki DT60hp

    I believe pushing the key in operates the choke.---Report what you find.
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    Suzuki DT60hp

    Are you pushing the key in while cranking it over ?-----Model # is ?
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