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    Mariner 45hp Carburetor Leaking after Total Rebuild....stumped!

    Bypass covers ( there is more than 1 ) are on starboard side I believe.
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    Mariner 45hp Carburetor Leaking after Total Rebuild....stumped!

    You might have issues on #1 and #2 ----Too much fuel ??----The 105 PSI compression is a concern.----Remove bypass cover and have a look at the piston / rings.-----And no there is no head gasket that can be leaking compression !
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    1956 5 hp Gale Buccaneer

    You have to remove the powerhead !!!!-----Many consumable parts are available and the same as Johnson.-----Ignition , carburetor . water pump, gaskets and seals to name a few.
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    Lower end 2003 75 hp Mercury

    The impeller puts lots of drag on the driveshaft.
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    Lower end 2003 75 hp Mercury

    Generally you need lower unit and control the same.----So try lever in neutral.----And put lower unit in neutral.
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    Johnson 140 Sputters at Full Throttle

    Hook up a timing light.----Just 1 cylinder at a time.----See how spark behaved as you throttle up.----Just observe the flashing light.
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    1956 5 hp Gale Buccaneer

    Sounds right.------Post picture of this motor.-----Be easy to identify it.-----If it was built by OMC then many Johnson parts fit.
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    Intermittent Start - Starflite 75

    You might need a new impeller now.-----Is the belt timing correct?
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    Mercury XR6 150

    Compression test.----Post actual values here.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?
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    I need help with a 58 super thunderbolt iekhaefer!

    Unscrew that round knob on the front.
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    Mariner 45hp Carburetor Leaking after Total Rebuild....stumped!

    Post compression test actual values here.-----Water pump impeller replaced ?----Checked exhaust tuner for blockage.----Reed valves checked ?
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    Sealant for Gas Tank Gasket

    Those 2 wee pins are valves.-----When hose is attached to the tank they open.-----One lets gas out.----One lets air in.-----There are 2 o-rings inside the housing and 1 o-ring where a pin comes through .----Simple to maintain.----I used to do that for folks at a dealer when I worked for $1.50 /...
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    74 stringer electric shift rebuild

    It is NOT a shear pin.----It is a steel drive pin.------The factory props on these are NOT one piece and solid !!----There is a rubber drive " slip clutch " in them.
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    Need Help with Ignition

    Many folks are not aware that outboards need a new impeller about every 5 years.----If it overheated , a compression test is a good idea.----Post the numbers here.
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    Is there a guide to removing the powerhead on a 93 to 07 9.9

    Remove lower cowlings.----Remove bolts / pins / links / hoses as needed.----Repeat until powerhead is off.
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    1993 Evinrude 30 HP tiller pull start

    Same part from other motors fits.-----Is it the sheave that is KAPUT or the recoil housing.-----If in Canada try----evinrudeparts.ca----
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    74 stringer electric shift rebuild

    ?????-----There is a hub in those props !!!!-----Even with regular gear oil the spring will not slip.-----That is if the spring and hub are in good condition.---Spring and hub can slip with correct oil in the unit.-----Mark the prop and hub.----Test run.-----This is all so easy to check out !!
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    Grady transom repair

    I am using composite hockey sticks ( carbon fibre / graphite ) for a transom repair.----Very strong and light weight as they are hollow.----Do not taste like wood and will not rot.
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    1998 Johnson 115 Prop Shaft Seal Replacement

    Small pry bar or hefty screwdriver works-----Pry in an area with backing to prevent damage to bearing carrier.
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    1800 fisherman transom problem

    They likely fixed it 10 years ago.----Yes ,---if you are paying someone for this simple work it adds up fast !!!
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