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    1988 48hp Evinrude

    About 1977 to 1988.-----Newer than 1988 will NOT fit.-----40 / 48 /50 / 60 HP in 2 cylinder models.----And 3 cylinder models do not fit.-----Your location?
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    Re power - 2 cylinder vs 3 cylinder Johnson 50hp

    The 2 cylinder motor has a gearcase that is less than " robust " and the 3 cylinder should be your choice.----But do a compression test before spending the beer tokens.
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    VRO Failure & Life Expectancy

    The pulse limiter is nothing but a ---" flow fuse " ----To protect the VRO from a high pressure/ airflow event.---It closes in the event of high airflow to the VRO.------The housings on the VRO would explode if subjected to too much pressure.
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    1988 100hp mercury spark plugs

    You are aware that this motor only runs on the top 2 cylinders at idle??----Bottom 2 carburetors start adding fuel to #3 and #4 once engine is at 1800 RPM.
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    1979 Johnson 6hp Prop slip

    Correct ---they have rubber hubs !!----They left the factory with a steel drive pin.----A wise owner could use a shear pin on a 6 HP as it is cheaper than prop repair / new props.
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    Need help with 1972 model 100293R evinrude

    I think the clipper circuit is outdated and can be eliminated.----Note----I think I have one of those 1972 blocks on the shelf with 4 new pistons.----Left over from my more ambitious years.
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    Need help with 1972 model 100293R evinrude

    Yes , there was a " clipper circuit " installed.-----Prevented high voltage from damaging the amplifier I believe.
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    Mariner 9 HP compression issues

    We can not see / touch these motors.----Posters need to do the inspection and report what they find.----There is no magic to this.
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    Need help to id the motor

    See post #9 and #11
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    Mariner 9 HP compression issues

    Bring it home and do the compression test yourself.-----If it is indeed 45 PSI it will need some serious work.----I believe you can remove bypass covers to look at pistons and rings.
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    96 Evinrude 50 cutting out

    ???----Item #39 and clearly shown on the part diagram for the exhaust housing / stern swivel bracket.
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    96 Evinrude 50 cutting out

    Sure----What parts are you looking for.------Most parts are the same , year after year.
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    96 Evinrude 50 cutting out

    Easy----Use EUR to find your parts on 1997 model year.
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    j200txeoc JOHNSON wont start

    Push key in and hold it in while cranking it over
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    96 Evinrude 50 cutting out

    Water pump impellers are a very , very important part to ensure a motor has ng and healthy life.--And a routine maintenance item.-------If you do not know the condition of the impeller or the age , it needs a new one.----Test the overheat alarm too.----Post the actual compression test values here.
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    96 Evinrude 50 cutting out

    Good luck with your motor.
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    96 Evinrude 50 cutting out

    Your online parts source might be able to advise you on dependability / testing of the VRO unit I think.
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    96 Evinrude 50 cutting out

    A dealer can advise you if you are buying perhaps the wrong parts.----Give you sound advise and help.-----The online order desk will send you the stuff you ordered.------
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    Russian spacecraft crashes into moon

    You forgot to mention the ---ANTONOV 225----It was an amazing aircraft.-----I think we will see another one in the future.
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    How do I fill the intermediate housing?

    Those electric shift drives were last marketed in 1977.-----They are not well loved / respected today.
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