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    Bog/Stall/Die on Throttle

    Why all the new parts ?----Checked carburetor bowls -----They are often warped.
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    !996 Johnson 50hp 2-stroke. No fuel through choke.

    Does fuel come out of the primer hoses when motor is cranking?
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    Need info for 1961 5.5 HP Johnson CD-18

    Yes there are timing marks.-----Point the timing light at the 2 vertical lines on the magneto plate.----And magically it always fires between those 2 vertical lines.
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    Water discharge

    Well----As far as I know the factory kit is COMPLETE and very complete,and has everything you need.--I have one on the shelf.------But good luck with your motor.----Time to listen !
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    Water discharge

    That fitting need to be thrown away.-----I am assuming you just bought this 1993 motor.-----Get the water pump kit 0432955 and follow instructions.----Service bulletin came out in 1994 to move that fitting.----Obviously you did not install a water pressure gauge !!-----All simple to me.
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    Water discharge

    The one side goes to a water pressure gauge.----Likely it did not come with the motor.----Install a 90 degree elbow.---Or post the model # / pictures of your motor.-----On some models that fitting should be moved to the top of the block !
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    looking for advice on a 1996 merc 15 hp.

    Driveshaft broken / sheared off ?
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    1992 Johnson outboard not getting fuel.

    Checked flywheel key ?-----Pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over ?
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    Ignition System swap newer 70hp to older 75hp

    Yes it might work.------But do tell what your motor is doing / not doing ?-----Why do you feel that the entire ignition needs to be replaced?----What trouble shooting / testing have you done?
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    Overheating yet, it’s not.. help!

    Agreed a new powerpack will fix it 9 out of 10 times.
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    I’m at a loss - Evinrude 40

    New set of reeds will fix that 9 out of 10 times.----Good luck with it.
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    New to me

    Chrysler built ( Force / US Marine ) motor.
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    Overheating yet, it’s not.. help!

    Why do you think the powerpack might set off the overheat alarm ?
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    Sea foam for outboards?

    Seafoam does a great job of cleaning carburetors and keeping carbon out of the engine !
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    Honda BF75L cooling water issues

    Cpotts----Honda builds lots of engines and I am sure these thermostats work just fine.
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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    You raise the lever.-----Turn key to on.------Push key in and hold it in.---Turn to crank it over while key is pushed in.--------Pushing key in and out does nothing !
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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    But this gentleman has a motor with an electric primer valve !!!----It does not have choke flappers.------Need to review your starting technique !
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    Did leakdown test, will a new head gasket help?

    Doubt a head gasket will help.---Need to ask.-----But what is your motor doing / not doing ???
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    New to me

    Sure looks like a Chrysler.-----Picture with cowling off will remove all doubt.
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    Boat is slow

    Well a 40 HP ( in good condition ) is bare minimum.----I think you need 70 HP for your boat.
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