Stripped teeth on pinion gear ???-----Those new style lower units are not robust.-----Many older V-4 units from years gone by will fit with driveshaft / shift rod change.
Run with timing light and see if you can pinpoint top or bottom cylinder.-----Inspect bottom of the coils.----Test the coils .----Replace condensers.---Replace plug wires with 7 mm metal core ones.----Primer bulbs do not need to be hard once motor is running !
Was at a " free beer " event about 30 years ago.----Got my first one no issue.----Was aghast at the line up for my second one.----So held up my plastic cup high and in view with a $1 US note between my fingers.----Had my second beer in no time.----When I looked back I had to chuckle as there...
Copper colored stripes ?----Wildest guess is 1985.----Mercury is more interested in selling the new V-12 600 HP at $70,000 each.----Can not be bothered with a $20 sale
The coils / windings on a stator are made with copper wire.---Not just any wire.----It is " magnet wire " and has a thin coating on it.----Heat / vibration sometimes allows windings to move and start touching.----That reduces the performance of the windings.----Not easy for some folks to...
Remarkable that folks will tip the bar tender , first day on the job.---Rarely tipped the gas station attendant out in the rain or snow filling your tank.----Or tip a grey haired ,mechanic with 40 years experience taking care of a $100,000 boat.
Most Johnson / Evinrude motors from the 1950's through 90's can be converted to long shaft.----And many " sail models " left factory with a 10" extension.
