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    Primer bulb issue

    It is shown with carburetors.----A new to you boat you say.----Do a compression test on this 30 year old motor.----Post the actual values here.
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    Primer bulb issue

    Looked at parts for 1994 models.----The 4 that I see list carburetors.-----Your model number is ?
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    Primer bulb issue

    Perhaps running lean on slow speed mixture?----Year / model # is ?---Carbureted or fuel injected ?
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    Primer bulb issue

    When motor is running the bulb does not need to be hard.
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    2000 30hp Johnson possible water restriction/over heats

    E-bay / internet sellers are not knowledgeable of the products they sell.----They just process numbers and information !----Find / deal with your local friendly shop , if you still have one.
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    What happened now?

    Was it running on muffs?----Water shut off when engine was stopped?
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    What happened now?

    Did the gearcase lock up?----Step #1 is to look at gear oil.
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    What is this thing called ?

    Turning block.
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    Required Safety Course

    Boats are so different.----From a 12' cartopper to a 40' power or sail.---Have operated both types.----About 40,000 miles in open water on sailboats.--Yet the same certificate covers them.-----Authorities just want to make sure operators have some level of training.----But if you look at some of...
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    Estate sale lot of 18 - 25hp motors - Compression gauge variables.

    There was never a decompression feature on the 22 cube models.----I find it hard to believe compression higher than 130 PSI on one.----Then again someone may have shaved the cylinder head looking for extra power.
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    What could cause this

    Oops----Missed that it was a 1982.-----But that is CLASSIC damage found on the V-4 and V-6 crossflow models.
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    battery volts

    Most battery sellers can / will do a load test on a battery.-----Quick , simple and FREE at my local outlet.
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    What could cause this

    Clearly that diverter is blocking 93.5 % of the water flow around it.----And water does NOT go through that diverter hose either.----A factory manual would have a flow diagram that explains it all.
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    What could cause this

    Common issue with these motors.---Perhaps a plugged carburetor jet.----Perhaps water guides / diverters were blocking cooling water flow and overheating caused this.-----And every one of these motors suffers from broken piston rings.---Shocking what a rebuild costs at a shop.-----That is if you...
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    Looking for wiring harness #5034072

    Once again this is proof that parts availability is an issue with modern motors.----Suzuki list it as unavailable.
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    Looking for wiring harness #5034072

    Tried under the SUZUKI parts ?-----After all it is a SUZUKI built unit.
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    Estate sale lot of 18 - 25hp motors - Compression gauge variables.

    Hard to believe you got 200 PSI on a 22 cubic inch motor.-----But on older OMC motors the recoil starter needs to be " timed " to reduce starting / pulling effort.
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    Have the motor checked out by a shop.----Total time , events and RPM levels.-----Big motors are often owned by folks who do not budget expenses.----May have a lot of time on it.----Not owned by fishing people.---Computer / ecu may list at $8000 or so.-----Buyer beware.
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    These Mercury models have the thermostat at the top of the exhaust cover.----A spring loaded cap for easy inspection / cleaning.-----Hose for pee stream comes off that cap.
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    It has been noted that the cap on the transom is cracked.----Makes it weak !-----So find aluminum channel ( about 7' ) to make a new cap at the top 3'.----And also on the bottom with 4' long.----Or make channel from square tube.----Make the plywood 10" deep and full width as it now.----Install...
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