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    1982 OMC 90 HP V4, won't start in the water

    I guess i missed all the battery / starter fixes in post #1.-----Not going to present my case.----Good luck sorting it out.
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    1999 75hp Fuel Prime Issue

    There is no need for the primer bulb to be hard once motor is running.---This confuses / baffles a lot of folks !
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    1982 OMC 90 HP V4, won't start in the water

    My advice is always the same.-----You need to post the actual compression test values.---That is done to determine the overall condition of the engine.----Next is to get the battery load tested.-----No $$$ spent so far.
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    1986 90hp johnson primer bulb collapsing..hear me out

    Did you install the regular pump right over the pulse port on the intake manifold ?----Part # of the fuel pump you installed ?
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    1990 Johnson 70hp engine warm /will not restart

    Does the tell tale hose fitting come off the side off the block or the top of the block??-----There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move said fitting to the top.----ost people suggest installing a new impeller on a " new to you motor !----At least test the overheat horn.----Post the actual...
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    Diode installation on 1972 Rude CD Ignition

    Well---wires and 12 volts are very simple in my opinion.----But difficult to explain sometimes.-----I believe post # 4 is very clear.----For the spark jumping under the flywheel , replace the 5 rubber boots where plug wires screw into the distributor cap.
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    Diode installation on 1972 Rude CD Ignition

    ???----This modification came off the STARTER solenoid post.----Meant to provide 12 volts to powerpack during cranking only.----Diode was to prevent 12 volts to starter once motor fired up !
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    A lot of good gear oil gets thrown out.----No need to change it often if seals are keeping the water out.----If water is getting in you need a complete seal kit !!
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    A lot of overthinking on this simple topic.
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    1985 30 hp johnson ( any good?)

    A 1985 model 35 HP was an excellent motor.-----Parts new and used are everywhere.
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    1955 Mile Master fuel tank, instructions for changing o-rings and springs in connector?

    I used to push the plunger in.----Pick out the o-ring.----Push in a new o-ring.----Did this regularly 50 years ago.
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    mercury 9.8 hp .... water flows through but will not pee?

    Replaced plastic washer at the top of water tube ?
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    mercury 9.8 hp .... water flows through but will not pee?

    Serial # is ??----Is the water level 8" above the impeller?-----What did the old impeller look like?-----Did the motor suffer from severe overheat ?
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    1977 70HP Johnson Shift Rod

    Best to verify if 21 23/32 is the correct dimension for a 77 model !
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    Bad Transom?

    Boat bumped in to something.----Or a vehicle bumped into the boat.-----I would consider that to be an easy fix.
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    1996 40HP Force (by Mercury)

    Your location in Ontario ?----Rainforest might mean for you to shop on Amazon !
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    Mariner 9 HP compression issues

    Are you mixing gas and oil at 50:1 in the tank ?----Did you install a new water pump impeller ?---A 9.9 HP ??-----Serial number?
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    1927 Johnson Outboard Boat Motor K-35 SN 53815

    Find-----aomci------Old gray haired guys that know about old motors.
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    Evinrude 55 HP Running On 1 Cylinder

    See post #2 on this.---It is all simple.
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    1990 V4 runs on two cylinders at low RPMs

    The float bowls are warped.-----There are aluminum replacements.-------Torque on those 4 screws is about 10 INCH LBS ---or the same as not very much.
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