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    1980’s 90hp Tower of Power No Start

    What is the starting procedure ?----Explain in detail.----If the flywheel spins SLOW there will be no spark.----Some simple testing must be done.
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    Updating throttle control

    Had a fellow drive 3-1/2 hrs one way to pick up a $5 part for a 1975 control box.----Bought 2 of them-----He said ' you would not believe how many places I called to find this [part "---He had 2 new cables for the control already.------I did not have the heart to tell him he could have bought a...
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    68 Mercury 110 9.8 - Should water exit exhaust when hose attached to water pump pipe?

    There is no thermostat !----Compression test is done through the sparkplug hole.-----And there is no " cylinder head " on that motor.
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    Sold wheels, the buyer says they dont fit

    Did you say they would fit ?-----What cars are involved here?-----Did he ask if they would fit ?-----When I buy a parts outboard , the dealer knows I wont come back to say ---" it won't start " !!
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    Updating throttle control

    That part # means nothing to me.-----You bought a control box online ?----From a known source.----Factory control ?-----Find a good dealer for help.----Or post picture of your control box and cables.
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    Mariner doesn’t go into forward or reverse.

    Model / serial # of your motor ?----Driveshaft may not be available unless you find one used on " fleabay " -----and it might require lower unit teardown to replace it.----Get your money back.
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    1996 Evinrude 50 hp 3 cyl shift rod

    Strange that the 3 cylinder 50 appears to have a different set-up then the 3 cylinder 70 HP models.----Same block and all.----The 3 cylinder 70 has used the hitch pin method from about 1988 or so.
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    1996 Evinrude 50 hp 3 cyl shift rod

    My mistake.----That year 3 cylinder 50 HP may be the exception.----Remove starter motor.----Have your assistant slowly put it in forward.-----Turn prop with your foot.-----You should then see the pin to take out
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    1983 Evinrude anode

    They would be visible on bottom of transom brackets or top front of lower unit.
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    1992 70hp Johnson - electrical issue - continued new

    That ground has nothing to do with the starter motor.----Check the one wee wire from solenoid to a ground on the block.----Yes there is a ground there and about 4" long if I recall.
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    1954 cd11 johnson wont run

    If the carburetor is full it should start and run for say 15 / 20 seconds till it is empty.----In those 20 seconds the simple fuel tank should be pressurized to keep fuel going to the motor.-----The primes on the tank does NOT put pressure on the tank.
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    28hp super sea horse compatibility

    Simple hard fact for you.----They marketed a 28 HP in 1962 / 1963 / 1964.------No other 28 HP models are compatible !!
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    1980’s 90hp Tower of Power No Start

    Some simple testing needs to be done.-----Usually easy to figure out why a motor won't start !
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    still issues with losing spark and loading up

    Where did the powerhead come from ??------Model # is??----I would pull off a cylinder head for inspection.-----A head gasket is cheaper than all the work / parts tossed at it so far !!----Possibly carburetor bowls are warped ?-----You did not mention water pump impeller , is it new ??
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    68 Mercury 110 9.8 - Should water exit exhaust when hose attached to water pump pipe?

    Fact for you.-----Perhaps if this motor was severely overheated ( happens a lot ) because owners did not install new impeller every 3 years.------There is a plastic washer at the top of the water tube.----It melts on severe overheat.----Blocks water flow.-----Powerhead needs to be removed for...
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    28hp super sea horse compatibility

    No they are not.---Totally different motor.-----Well , ---maybe a few nuts and bolts.-----What parts are you looking for ?-----What is your motor doing / not doing.-----Your location ?----Lots of used parts available.-----Marketed as a 28 in 62 / 63 / 64.----Then with minor changes as a 33 HP...
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    Weird situation, looking for advice/how to repair

    If you snapped the bolt heads off you should be able to remove the powerhead.-----But first remove the lower unit incase the driveshaft is rusted in the crankshaft.-----Not sure if I would want to tackle your project.-----I would use that as a " parts only " motor.----Looks like a well worn /...
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    Tilt and trim

    There you go.----Good thing you looked at the valves !!
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    1980’s 90hp Tower of Power No Start

    Fuel pump has nothing to do with motor starting if carburetor bowls are full.
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    Weird situation, looking for advice/how to repair

    There are 3 bolts / mounts that hold cowling to the engine.----There are 6 bolts under the block to remove the powerhead.----I am not sure you are going about this the right way.
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