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    something new coming in electric OB

    Friend drives a small EV ,comes 2 hrs to see me for motor repairs.---Can make it round trip ( 4 hrs ) in summer.----Last time he drove his gasoline powered car.----The EV had winter tires and stated he likes to be warm.-----Can not make it round trip in cold weather with the EV.-----Also states...
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    1984 Evinrude 15 LU won't go into forwards

    Time to take the lower unit apart.-----These lower units are very rugged and easy to service.-----My opinion and some will argue that.----Install a seal kit as well.
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    Help! Johnson seahorse 70hp 1988

    Perhaps the motor is NOT a 1988 model.-----Post the model # and some pictures.----It will only help you.
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    2000 Johnson J90PLSSE LU identification

    It is a 2 piece driveshaft.----And yes when it is not installed and held in the center it will leak !!-----It is held in place ( centered ) by the crankshaft.
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    Help! Johnson seahorse 70hp 1988

    Taking lower unit off is dead easy.----On a 1988 model 70 HP you need a pair of needle nose pliers to remove a hitch pin.----Then push lever on motor to port side and rotate.----Shift rod is now disconnected.----Very easy and quick !
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    Help! Outboard is smoking!

    Does motor still star and run the same ?----Test run tomorrow and see what happens.-------This issue might be related to air temperature / moisture in the air.------Or local atmospheric conditions.
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    1994 MERCURY KNOCK NOISE

    Sounds like a loose piston.----Hitting the sparkplug.----Good luck with this motor.
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    Another poster offered you help, based on a 1959 model 35 HP and it was then deleted.----Good luck with your project.
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    Help! Johnson seahorse 70hp 1988

    Remove lower unit and test again.
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    A 1976 model is NOT an RD model !!
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    Other folks will come along with suggestions.
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    Picture #3 is not for a 76 model.
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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    Truck I drive now has no sparkplugs ( Cummins )--------But that does not mean a continuous saving.-----Some other super expensive repairs will show up.
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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    I used to change plugs on a 350 small block.----Took one look at the 5.7 Hemi and said----" frustration factor is not worth it "----$275 CA later and on the road again.
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    Gear lube

    These 6 HP motors are really well built.-----Have taken many of them apart.----Crankshaft bushings in the block , piston rings and needle bearings on the rods rarely show any signs of wear.-----Water on the needle bearing is what destroys these motors.
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    Just purchased a 93 astro 17-B carries a 115 Mercury

    The little knock is a concern.-----But it is your motor and you can run it till it comes to a ---" dynamic halt "----I suppose.-----Not sure why all these big $$$ electronic parts were replaced.----Maybe remove exhaust covers and inspect pistons / rings / rod bearing play.----Gaskets are cheap.
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    Just purchased a 93 astro 17-B carries a 115 Mercury

    The knock is a huge concern.----Start with a compression test.--Post the actual values here.-----Is oil injection in service ?----Overheat horn tested ?----You must install a new water pump impeller before your first expedition.
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    1994 MERCURY KNOCK NOISE

    Remove exhaust covers on side of engine.----Inspect pistons and rings.----How was this motor operated?-----What type of boat?----Oil injection in service?----Oil injection tested.----Oil injection pump still turning ?----Accurate compression test results should be posted.-----Overheat warning...
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    1994 MERCURY KNOCK NOISE

    A 2 HP or 250 HP ??
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    Gear lube

    Many of these 6 HP motor built in the 1970's will outlast the modern motors.
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