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    1987 Johnson 15 HP Choke Linkage Hanging Up

    The different fuel pump was used on many other motors before 87.-----Those simple pumps are often replaced when nothing really goes wrong with them.-----Other than a new diaphragm one every 15 years or so.
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    Flywheel magneto draggs maggplate with it

    Magnets are doing what they do best.---Just run the motor.
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    Flywheel magneto draggs maggplate with it

    Adjust the coils so that they clear the flywheel magnets.
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    120 hp Johnson starter won't connect with flywheel

    Buy a new marine starter battery !----Post #2 and #12 mention BATTERY to you.
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    1970 Merc 50hp Thunderbolt

    likely sorted out 12 years ago.
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    1999 90hp Johnson dies when I let go of the key

    The wiring diagram for a 60 degree looper is different.-----The 99 model has OPTICAL ignition.-----Check the POWER COIL wires coming from stator.
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    need help with year of this merc

    I believe this motor is a 79 model.
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    need help with year of this merc

    My wildest guess is a 1979 model , Canadian assembly.
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    1969 85hp Evinrude charging system/ Over charging!

    It is not called a voltage regulator.----Your factory manual would explain what it's function is.
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    1969 85hp Evinrude charging system/ Over charging!

    That little rectangular box is the " clipper " unit.
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    oil injection

    Model # of the motor ?------I would take the VRO apart for inspection.----Re-assemble.---Clean out oil tank.----Replace filter in oil tank.------Then prime the system.-----Run motor with 50:1 mix and run the VRO output test.-----Run with 50:1 until you verify VRO is putting in correct amount of oil.
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    Major Boating Accident On Lake Tahoe

    And then it might be difficult to learn how to handle a big boat in 15 minutes.
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    Brown transmission fluid

    Pressure test oil cooler if equipped with one.
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    Brown transmission fluid

    After 2 days sitting ?
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    Brown transmission fluid

    Leak in the oil cooler ?-----Drained the oil 2 minutes after engine shutdown or 2 days ?
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    Gearcase seal kit

    Sierra 18-2862
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    1978 Evinrude 140hp flooding after running

    Reed valves ( there are many of them in there ) rarely fail.
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    Ignition timing

    How did the motor run for you last season ?----Install your own timing pointer if it is missing.-----Timing on these just does not go out of adjustment.-----What is your motor doing / not doing.----Why do you feel there is a timing issue ?
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    1987 Johnson 15 HP J15RCUD Lost Spark

    New powerpack fixes these 9 out of 10 times.
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    79 Chrysler 115 Won't go into gear

    Agreed----Install a new impeller.
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