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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Post # 85 is very clear I think.
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    Buzzer won’t Stop

    Is the buzzer defective ?
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Johnson / Evinrude " gel seal "----or----Loctite 518 ----Use nothing else.
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    Evinrude Mariner 6 HP 1965 Model 6502, 6503 3 fin prop

    The newer gearcases can be fitted !!----Just need to know how.
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    Air intake 1975 20 hp

    Take a very good look at the lower cowling.-----The motor is nearly 50 years old.-----I am sure there is a way for air to get in.-----Otherwise it would have been modified many years ago.
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    1975 Merc 7.5 thunderbolt hard starting

    Good luck sorting it out.
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    Gas leak while priming

    It is a bowl and not a " bowel " I think.-----Easy to take carburetor apart for inspection.-----And yes you need to inspect bowl for warpage.----Fairly common issue on them.
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    1975 Merc 7.5 thunderbolt hard starting

    Your motor needs 5 things to start and run.----Spark at the right time.----Cylinder compression.-----Correct amount of fuel in the carburetor.-------Correct amount of fuel going into the intake air.---Crankcase compression.----I believe you are missing one of the latter 2.---- So inspect...
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    1975 Merc 7.5 thunderbolt hard starting

    Your hard to start condition likely has to do with lack of crankcase compression ----Carburetor issues or both.-----Crankshaft seals are known to go hard and crispy on those.-----In my opinion it is all easy to repair.-----Up to you to open a tool box.
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    1984 65 trim replacement

    Use ----" fleabay " -----Make sure you get a fresh water one.----Get one with a " 2 wire motor " and get the box with relays and wiring.-----A complete blown up motor is the best option-----Not sure what is in your area.-----Lots in some fresh water areas.-----Salt water likely destroyed all of...
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    1984 65 trim replacement

    your location ?-----Also lots of them on " fleabay "
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    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Post a video of the engine running at idle on a hose.----Post a video of smoking with engine at full throttle.-----Note ----there are no " oil control rings " on this 2 stroke engine.------Smoke is normal.----especially at start-up.-----Oil recirculation passages in working order ?
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    Buzzer won’t Stop

    Defective buzzer ??
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    mercury 115p 1986 model drive shaft is not turning?

    Post pictures of spline at top of driveshaft.------Start a new thread on this topic.
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    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Thermostat is at the top of cylinder head I believe.
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    Help this rookie Read Timing

    Remove flexplate and look for stain / rust mark to install in proper position.-----Or put #1 at TDC and use timing marks.-------Timing on these motors usually does not go out of adjustment.-----Start with a compression test.-----Post your numbers.
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    Old 9.9 Mercury looking for year made. 0B390028

    My wildest guess is 1989 model.
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    1975 Merc 7.5 thunderbolt hard starting

    Does choke close and stay closed when you pull the recoil ?----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on a test device ?-----Could also be an issue with the reed valves .----Or an issue with crankshaft oil seals.
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    1973 115hp Tower of Power, Straight 6 Bogging down

    I do not believe there are any " water lines " near the carburetors.
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    Lower unit reseal cost 6hp evinrude

    This is not a hard job to do.------U-tube videos will help you.-------Shop might charge you 2 hrs.-----Or visit ----leroysramblings ------for instructions.-----The bushing for shift rod o-ring can be replaced without removing the bushing.-----Or run a 5/16-NC tap in there for 3 threads and pull...
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