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    1990 yamaha 250 2 stroke seapro 2

    It looks like it left the factory with 3 PRESSURE operated fuel pumps.----A fuel pump that runs when battery is turned on , would be considered a safety hazard by most folks.-----If those pumps are there I would repair them.-----If speed jumps up with choke then it sounds like carburetors need...
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    The o-ring for the driveshaft is clearly shown.----Item 35 on the parts pages.-----Simple facts for you.-----There were many issues with rusted splines on older Mercury motors.-----On these they broached the spline to go into the crankcase.----This allowed the oil that you mix with gas to lube...
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    Outboard ran without water for about five minutes

    Compression test. ----Post your numbers.-----Replace water pump impeller now.
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    OMC 6hp Mag Flash

    Have lots of these motors.-----Assembling a 78 right now.----Yes it is quite possible to fit the good reliable points magneto on them---Might need the older flywheel too.-----But the magflash is also very good and reliable so why go back to points ?
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    Missing parts 1991 3hp

    #32 is a fuel pumping bladder.----#31 hooks up to crankcase air PRESSURE pulses.-----I would have to find a carburetor to check the threads.
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    Good luck with your motors.
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    Did you read post #40 ??----Or are you simply ignoring some input by me?
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    2006 DF115 Stuck valves?

    See post #14
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    2006 DF115 Stuck valves?

    When these motors hit something ( full throttle ) they might experience a " dynamic halt "-----Crankshaft stops but camshafts want to keep going.----Timing chain jumps on the sprockets.
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    2006 DF115 Stuck valves?

    See post #2 -----The zero compression indicates valve issues in my opinion.
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    Shifting rod linkage getting stuck on transmission part can’t get out of forward

    The brass connecter is not an adjustment.----Line up the notch with the hole.---Then put the bolt in.----When bolts are tight that brass piece should not move,
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    Big motoe + tiny transom

    Buyer beware is what I say.
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    Towing a 22 foot Islander that was changed from I/O to outboard on bracket.

    I would say that the outboard ( no mention of model / HP ) is lighter than the inboard / outdrive.------I would beef up the transom and tie it to the stringers where inboard bolted on.----Move axles if needed.----Go fishing.
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    2006 DF115 Stuck valves?

    Many folks think that these big 4 stroke motors were not designed to be repaired after major breakdown.----If you can do the work yourself there is a possibility it can be done.
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    Shifting rod linkage getting stuck on transmission part can’t get out of forward

    On your motor stand , the propshaft MUST be turned for easy shifting.
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    Shifting rod linkage getting stuck on transmission part can’t get out of forward

    Simple-----That shift rod does not turn.-----There is no adjustment there !----If throttle is not at slow idle it can not be shifted.----Find the real issue.----Your location ?
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    2006 DF115 Stuck valves?

    And the timing chain is underneath the block.-----Lot of work to replace it.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Impeller housings melt when motor ( pump ) is run dry.----Not from an old impeller with bent vanes.
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    2006 DF115 Stuck valves?

    Do the investigating first.-----Worry about special tools later.
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    Year of Mariner 115?

    An inline 6 cylinder?----1982 is my guess.
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