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    95 Mercury 40hp elpt crank but no start.

    First thing I would do is a compression test.----Post the numbers here.----Then check for strong spark on each lead.----If those are good then clean carburetors.----Make sure you have a good battery and starter motor.----Install a new water pump impeller before launching the boat.
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    1988 20 hp Mariner (NO Spark)

    I do not believe 12 volts from the battery is needed to generate spark from the coils.
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    Help identifying this carburetor.

    Understandable that you get excited about this motor find.----I see a corroded motor that may have a lot of bolts that will break if you try to do needed maintenance.----Evaluate this motor before spending a lot of $$$ on it.
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    2001 Ficht 150 Evinrude

    Is this something that started suddenly?-----Not an issue for you last season ?-----Gearcase pressure tested ?
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    2006 FICHT evinrude 250 HP

    Most BRP / Evinrude dealers can help you get a key.----Try----evinrudeparts.ca----See if they can help you and mail one out to you.
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    Trying to find more information.

    If the recoil gear was smaller it would be easier to pull over.----Flywheel would turn slower and may not generate spark.----Groove on bottom of that gear must not be lubricated.
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    Trying to find more information.

    That starter is well designed.----But it appears that someone greased the gear and that is a No, No.
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    Impeller reminder for 3.9 4 5 7.5 ...Mercs

    These little Mercury motors are actually very nice runners.-----Need a little more patience to work on them.
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    Trying to find more information.

    Those primer valve are easy to find used.----They were installed on many motors from 1980 to 2005.----From 9.9 to 300 HP motors !!
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    Trying to find more information.

    The corrosion would indicate salt water use.----Do a compression test on it.----Post the values here.-----If that test is good put a new water pump impeller in before launching the boat.
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    1976 mercury 115 possible fuel pump issue?

    Install an ELECTRIC PRIMER valve off a 1980 to 2005 Johnson / Evinrude on this Mercury.----Hard starting is then not in your vocabulary anymore.
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    Impeller reminder for 3.9 4 5 7.5 ...Mercs

    I twist the impeller as it is pushed down.----Making sure that keyway then lines up.-----Never an issue.----Have done more that 1 of these.
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    Trying to find more information.

    Don't worry about the E on the model .
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    1991 90HP Mercury not starting

    You are funny.-----Need to look at proper parts book !
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    Vintage 4 hp Mariner

    It will need a new water pump impeller.
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    1976 mercury 115 possible fuel pump issue?

    Your motor may not have an overheat warning horn.-----Check fuel hose from motor to the fuel tank and pickup tube inside the tank.
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    Tool recommendations

    Agreed -------------a spark checker is so easy to make with stuff laying around your shop !
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    1976 mercury 115 possible fuel pump issue?

    With 120 PSI compression , good crankcase compression in each of the 6 crankcases.-----Good spark that jumps a gap of 3/8" or more , your motor should run and purr.----These motors are just wonderful if in good condition with clean carburetors.----You have installed a new impeller since you...
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    1976 mercury 115 possible fuel pump issue?

    Serial # of your motor?-----You start the trouble shooting with a compression test.----Regardless of what you think about your motor.----Post the numbers here.----The fuel pump is driven by crankcase PRESSURE pulses.
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    Impeller reminder for 3.9 4 5 7.5 ...Mercs

    And these impellers need to be replaced more often than other motors.----Especially if run in near freezing water.
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