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    Spark plugs

    Gave to agree ---airshot
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    150hp Johnson VRO removal

    Once a motor starts , the manual pump ( bubble ) is not hard.----And it does not need to be !
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    Bad rectifier or stator??

    Choke / primer valve is manually operated.----No automatic choke.----If motor takes long to warm up then , check thermostats.
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    Bad rectifier or stator??

    Guessing does get expensive.----These parts can be tested.----You should not be running the engine with battery disconnected.----Might as well test stator windings for battery charging and replace rectifier / regulator.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" pm all leads?----Be a good idea to post...
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    Fuel pump Gale 12S13B

    There are numerous fuel pumps that can be fitted to this motor.----In my opinion almost every shop would have some around in a bin.-----Any smaller ( up to 25 HP ) Johnson / Evinrude from about 1965 to 2005 uses the same style of pump.----I say it a lot, very easy to adapt something.
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    Help! 2000 Johnson 90hp V4 overheating on one side only...

    I would think there is a severe corrosion issue in the exhaust housing.----Where water flow splits to go to either side.----May have a look at some housings later today to see if that is possible.-----And a co-incidence it was noticed after shop worked on it.
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    1968 Crestliner Buccaneer w OMC Inboard 80hp

    I would do a complete service on that electric shift outdrive.-----Water pump impeller . oil seals , greasing all splines on engine and in the drive,
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    1968 Crestliner Buccaneer w OMC Inboard 80hp

    May have had some saltwater use in New Brunswick.-----Best to do a complete evaluation of motor and electric shift outdrive I think.
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    2005 J115PXSOR new remote throttle

    Pumping the throttle lever for cold starting does nothing.-----The black button on your picture does NOT give it a shot of fuel.-----I believe you push the black button in and then move the lever FORWARD.-----That disengages the shift function.-----Push key in and hold it in while cranking the...
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    Upgrade Outboard Motor

    Props are more efficient.-----EXAMPLE----A 150 HP outboard powerhead is rated as 105 HP equivalent power from the jet.----About 40 / 45 HP is wasted in the jet unit.-----You would need a 45 HP outboard to get 30 useful HP from a jet.----Are you going to an efficient 4 stroke and then wasting...
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    No lift eye.

    I used a nut and welded 3/8" U-BOLT to it.----Or as stated use the 3 threaded holes.-------Do not use cable under the flywheel.
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    Upgrade Outboard Motor

    A 4 stroke Suzuki 25 HP lists at 163 lbs.----With electric start and power trim / tilt.----Yamaha is listed at even less weight.-----If money is no object, it is the best path forward.
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    Accidentally ran 2 stroke mercury 15hp without oil for an hour.

    Was the fuel tank empty when you filled it ?-----You can get away with this mistake for a few minutes.----But after that much time and repeated stalling it may be too late.----Compression test is #1 thing to do , post your numbers.----And remove bypass covers to have a look at pistons /...
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    Johnson Outboard ID

    Your location?----Parts are available.----Or shop E-bay for used controls.----In my opinion there are hundreds of used controls like that to be found. ----Might have to move handle to mount like yours.----A 5 minute job.
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    Johnson Outboard ID

    Well----RPH----Might indicate a factory rebuilt powerhead.-----My wildest guess based on decals is a 1990 model.
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    Honda 9.9 burning oil

    Replace seals on valve stems.----Test / inspect thermostat.
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    Frequent gunk in 1994 Honda 9.9 carb

    I used to troll with a 235 HP V-6 model and 2 stroke.----Never a fear of gumming up carburetors or damaging the motor.
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    50hp vs 60hp trim/tilt units

    Depends on the models !!----2 or 3 cylinder and the years.-----Motors are not all the same.
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    Old motors DEMAND to be retired when they are 65 years old..

    Products are made affordable by modern manufacturing / assembly methods.-----Not much point in making a quality product that few can afford to buy.-----Plastics are a major issue for this planet,----Simply because it is cheap / easy to use.
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    Old motors DEMAND to be retired when they are 65 years old..

    Products today are " assembled " by corporations from parts made by vendors.----They are NOT parts made in house by a family run factory. !-----It is in fact easier to find parts ( at least in my area ) for older / simpler motors.-----But new products are for folks with lots of $$$ and no fear...
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