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    Transom Height????

    Model # of your motor ?-----Most V-4 Johnson / Evinrude motors were 20" from about 1970 to last production.-------Some were also 25" but not that many , on inland waters.------The 25" models were popular for offshore type boats,------Have a 1998 Johnson V-4 in 25" myself.
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    Shifting problems

    Motor must be running or prop must be turned for shifting to be smooth.
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    Merc 1150 bad cyl?

    I usually see 3 of the 5 bleed inserts missing.-----Looks like damage to the piston.
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    1984 75hp L4 with unique problem? I'm baffled!

    All motors sound great running on a hose !!---Means little.-----Sounds like it is running on 2 of 4 cylinders.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on each plug lead , yes or no ?---Motor needs 4 things to run.----Spark at the right time.----Correct amount of fuel.----Compression in the cylinders...
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    Merc 1150 bad cyl?

    Typical damage .----rebuild it now or it will be 10 cent / lb soon.----Are the bleed inserts there or gone like most of them?
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    Ready to call 911

    Try switching plug wires.-----Checked the flywheel key ?
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    Ready to call 911

    Really , using a piece of carboard ??----I have the " special " tool.------You can buy a premium tool online too.-----But get the wife to help.----2 knives to hold the brushes in place.----Easy as can be.
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    Lower gearcase on 2005 f150

    If it was run with no oil it needs to come apart for inspection.----I sold a gearcase years ago to some folks that drained the gearcase in the fall.----Forgot to fill it in spring.----Gearcase locked up after 15 minutes !-----They were happy to pay for their mistake.
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    Ready to call 911

    I did not see this presenter do a 10 second ohm check on the armature.----Or install new $6.00 brushes.-----Makes me wonder !!
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    Ready to call 911

    Your location?----Or visit the ---aomci----and go to a meet.-----You might find an old expert who will help you for a case of suds or a bottle of some good stuff.
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    Ready to call 911

    The rectifier has to do with charging the battery.-----But check all wiring.----Wiring can be confusing to many people.
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    Merc 1150 bad cyl?

    Every body has different standards and budgets I suppose.------Parts motors like that are plentiful in some areas.----Often free !
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    Merc 1150 bad cyl?

    Well ---#3 is often the first one to suffer.___-find / correct the cause.--Inspect all parts.------Install a new O/S piston now.-----If you keep running it it will suffer major damage.-----These motor need a new impeller every 2 or 3 years.
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    Ready to call 911

    Have you done any trouble shooting or just spending money on parts that are not needed ??----Factory parts or something else.----The rectifier does not make spark.----I would have the battery load tested.----I would take the starter motor apart for inspection and ohm test on armature.----No...
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    1976 6 hp Evinrude "slipping or over reving" coming up on throttle.

    The end of the propshaft is threaded.----It is called a "prop nut " in the parts book.-----It screws onto the propshaft.
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    1989 E88MSLCER Spark Plug and Gap Question

    Plug gap is not that important in my opinion.----0.030" or 0.040" will make little difference.-----Making sure that thermostats are not stuck open should be high on your list of things to check.----New water pump impeller and test the overheat horn to
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    1976 6 hp Evinrude "slipping or over reving" coming up on throttle.

    That 6 hp has a prop nut !!
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    1976 6 hp Evinrude "slipping or over reving" coming up on throttle.

    It has a rubber hub !----And yes it can slip.----Sorry , I can not get my hands on your motor or hear your motor to do the simple diagnosis
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    Lower gearcase on 2005 f150

    Take it apart for inspection.----Was there water in it ?-----Install a seal kit if all gears / bearings survived this event.
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    1975 Johnson 25 HP Not Running

    This kind of problem resulted from-( 1 ) too much torque on the nut---(2 ) trying to start a stubborn motor with impact gun or electric drill.-----Instead of trouble shooting , some folks just start using the wrong methods on a precision / fine motor !!!
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