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    1976 Johnson 9.9hp forward gear issue.

    No it should be fully threaded in.----Only backed out to line up the bend in the rod with brass connecter and upper rod.
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    1968 Evinrude 6hp - Gearcase Seal - Marred Prop Seal Housing

    Looks like the bushing for propshaft is damaged as well.----I would look for a new seal housing.----Lots of those around.----Did you file bumps around the drive pin hole before you hammered the bearing housing off the shaft ?
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    Evinrude 15 1992 carburetor cover change

    The motor won't idle ?----What trouble shooting was done other than blaming the carburetor ?
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    1976 Johnson 9.9hp forward gear issue.

    The parts look just fine.----Or ----There is NOTHING WRONG with them.----So the issue is in adjustment.----Is the lower shift rod fully screwed into the lower unit.?-----Are notches on shift rods lined up before the bolt is put in ?
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    Water pump 2011 Evinrude Etec, 75hp

    Same impeller from 1980 to 2011 for all the V-4 -V-6 -V-8 models and E-TEC like yours..------Unless you are running in lots of sand / silt , a new impeller is all you need.----5001595 is the kit # and get factory parts.
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    Need help identifying carb part

    Just $10 in some shops that have parts motors on a rack.-----Make some calls.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    It is a woodruff key.-----But it must not stick out too far.-----The key puts the flywheel in position for proper timing.-----The flywheel is driven by the locking tapers, when flywheel is torqued to 102.5 FT LBS.----Therefor tapers must fit properly.---Use lapping compound to...
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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    The fast idle lever does NOT allow full throttle in neutral.----It appears to be working as designed.---Is someone turning the prop when shifting with motor stopped ?---Does timer base rotate slightly when using fast idle lever ?
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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    Remove motor cowling.----Raise fast idle lever all the way.-----You should see linkages move and timer base rotate a little bit.-----
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    1996 Johnson gearcase

    Gears and bearings were more robust in some 1960's motors than typical same power motors today.----If I had a 60 degree 4 cylinder I would contemplate / modify and install a pre 1995 model V-4 gearcase.
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    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    " once the engine starts it runs fine "-----And what if the cranking ( flywheel speed ) was borderline ?----Some will argue.----In my opinion it cost nothing to inspect the starter.----There may be nothing wrong with it.----For zero $$ you can be sure of it.----Have battery load tested as well !!
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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    ?????---Nope ----See the lever on top of the control box with black on the end?-----That is for giving it throttle in neutral !!!----The guy on the dock was clueless as well !!
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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    I have a lot of experience with these V-4 motors.-----Everyone will suffer from broken piston rings at some point.----Do a compression test and post your numbers before spending any beer tokens on this motor !!----Not what you want to hear I guess.
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    1974 Mercury 650 Thunderbolt

    Those early 3 cylinder 650 models were not the best effort Mercury put on the market.----Compression test first.----Post your numbers.-----And you MUST install a new water pump impeller before you launch the boat.----Inspect the boat / transom too.---Aluminum boat or fiberglass ?
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    80s Johnson 110hp does going into gear

    ??----You say it runs " fantastic "----Then you say it stalls on you,------In my book that does not add up.----Nobody here can see , hear or touch your motor,---Sorry---Time for you to do some trouble shooting.---Sorry if you think I am blunt here.
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    Need help identifying carb part

    If I was desperate I would fix that with some fiberglass / carbon fiber strands and JB weld epoxy.
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    1967 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin with 25hp Carb: Trouble starting, staying running

    I see scoring of piston / rings.-----And that is on the cool " intake " side of the piston.-----It has been clearly stated that compression of 60 PSI is low.-----Likely not what you hoped / wanted to hear.----But it is what you need.-----Time to take this motor apart !!
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    johnson\evinrude jet pump

    No go.----Different spline in the bottom of the crankshaft.
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    Need help identifying carb part

    It is called a coupling.-----Your location?----Lots of used ones around.
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    About peeing and also motor heat

    The plastic plug is for looks only.----Do a compression test now.----Replace impeller if motor has not suffered from gross neglect !!
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