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    1985 mercury 18hp XD

    Look near the carburetor.----Operate shift.---You will see the linkage.
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    2001 evinrude 4 stroke wont run over 2900 rpms

    Find the neutral switch on the motor linkages.----If that switch is stuck the computer might think the motor is in neutral still.----Then it will not rev up.
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    1972 Johnson 65 selectric lower swap

    I can tear one apart / diagnose / repair / re-assemble without needing to look at a manual.----So I think they are simple.
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    Ignition wiring question

    Well----You have to be careful with wires.-----Carelessness can result in a lot of expensive smoke.
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    Merc 2003 25hp 2 stroke, sad 😢

    I don't think there is a head gasket on that motor.-----Serial # of the motor ?
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    Good luck with your motor.
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    Boogered Carb

    Good luck with your projects----I step aside on them !
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    Does water come out of the pump when testing with a drill , yes or no ??-----Answering questions can help you pinpoint the trouble !!----Has " consoling " with local dealer helped you ?----Did you buy factory parts from this dealer?-----I----Consulting the AMAZON clerk certainly does not help!
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    just goes to show ya..

    At 4500 RPM the Yamaha is not putting out 150 HP !
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    Help ID 80’s Johnson

    My best guess is an 83 model or 85.
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    Be clear.----Does the pump work with a drill ( impeller submerged ) in a bucket ?-----Does the tell tale pee , yes or no ?----Is the motor running hot ?
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    How to decarb an outboard?

    A light spray of water does not kill an outboard.-----But owner needs to understand what a " light spray " is.-----And owner needs to understand that motor must run for a while to get rid of that water.----Water sitting on bearings is BAD !!
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    70hp Johnson 1986

    The look the same.----They will fit.----Might not work the same.-----Might have to change the jets.
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    70hp Johnson 1986

    the 86 is the 56 cube block.---Totally different from the 49 cube block in 84.
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    70hp Johnson 1986

    Why 3 new coils ?---What is your motor doing / not doing ?----Any colors on wires from the powerpack ?
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    1998 Yamaha 50 4 stroke not starting

    Checked flywheel key ?----How did it run for you last season ?
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    Merc 2003 25hp 2 stroke, sad 😢

    There are covers on the sides of the block.----Remove and have a look at the pistons.----Post pictures.
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    1972 Johnson 65 selectric lower swap

    Need a short midsection ?-----Not hard to find in some sheds.
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    Need not peeing on first season fire up

    OCboat----Install a new impeller now.-----A 77 does not have a warning horn or a shutdown feature.----It ( and many have ) will run and destroy the cylinder walls !!!!
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    1986 Evinrude water pump issue

    These water pumps are simple.----There should be no need to replace parts multiple times !
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