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    Mercury 115hp

    Install a new factory impeller every 3 years on that inline 6 ,-----Cheap and simple.
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    Need to adjust the cable to match gearcase --In NEUTRAL ----with the rod set at 430 mm.
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    Help this rookie Read Timing

    These are all pretty well the same thing.----Why not make one as per earlier ( post 14 ) suggestion !
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    Is cable adjusted correctly ?----Remove cable at the motor.----Put motor in neutral.-----Adjust cable to fit the motor.
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    Put boat in the water and test run.-----I doubt clutch is worn to not be able to get reverse.----And what book were you using ??-----And are you sure this book had measurements for 89 and newer models ??-----The 88 and older motors were different !!
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    1956 6-volt 30hp Starter Help

    Did you take any ohm readings on the field and armature ?-----Have starter checked at a shop that has a tool called a ---" growler "
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    If it does not shift into reverse with that measurement and shift cable is moving correctly , you have an issue in the gearcase.
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    1972 Johnson 25 HP no spark

    I read him saying that his starter is turning clockwise about halfway down in post #10.-----Or maybe I am totally wrong again.
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    Did you measure the 430 MM with the gearcase in neutral , yes or no ?-----You need to be specific and answer questions----You are about 6000 km away and I cannot set this to 1 mm for you.
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    Your model number tells me it is a short shaft.----Did you measure this with gearcase in neutral ?
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    Just stop-----The correct shift shaft height for your 1990 model is 21 15/16 for long shaft and 16 15/16 ( 430 mm ) for short shaft.------Are you measuring this in neutral ?-----Make sure you get this right.----These gearcases are not robust and mistakes are expensive.---And finding a used short...
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    Evinrude 40hk -90 reverse problem.

    21 15/16" is the measurement !----And how are you measuring this ?----Set at 557 mm for long shaft.
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    how do you run an OMC TUFM-21C out of the water?

    I do not believe Chrysler was ever used in OMC sterndrive units.----But there may be an exception.
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    1989 Mercury 115 fuel/air issue

    Fact-----The primer bulb does not stay hard when motor is running.-----And it does not need to be hard right after motor starts.----Bulb does nothing when motor is running.----You are pushing the key in and holding it in for cold starting ??----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads , yes or...
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    1989 Mercury 115 fuel/air issue

    Did you install a new water pump impeller.----That is always recommended on a used purchase.-----This motor only idles on the top 2 cylinders.---Bottom 2 carburetors kick in at about 1800 RPM.----Has oil injection system been checked ?----Post the compression numbers here.-----Does spark jump a...
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    Motor turns over but won’t start

    If it is a 60 degree looper motor there is no flywheel key !----Model # of the motor ?
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    1977 evenrude 85 hp ignition problem

    Hard to have 4 bad coils.---Take black / yellow stripe wire off the pack and check for spark.------Charge the battery and have battery load tested.----Take starter apart for inspection and ohm check on armature.-----No $$$ spent to do that.----You test charge coils and sensor coils .----They are...
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    loss of power , running rough '99 Suzuki/Evinrude 40hp 4 stroke

    High pressure pump is inside the vapor separator tank.
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    10r77a rich lean adjust

    Why would it be hard to find the parts??----The lower unit from a 74 model will fit on a 2005 model.----Slight difference internally but it fits.
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    1972 Johnson 25 HP no spark

    No such thing as a 1972 model that runs backwards.-----Starter was assembled wrong or battery hooked up backwards.
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