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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    %$#&%$ up beyond repair.----An old Navy / industrial language term I believe
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    No spark

    Check the starter motor to make sure it is not drawing too much power.
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    1989 20 hp Johnson bearing carrier seals

    These bolts can be found at the local hardware store.----Parts pricing is a mystery to some.-----That ball is a 4 cent item.-----But the shipping / storage / handling / identification / packaging is $8.46.----Find that ball in an old ball bearing if you like.
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    Outboard top cylinder getting hot

    A 1983 head will be warped.----They all are warped after 20 years , so a 40 year old head needs resurfacing.
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    Merc 650 prop shaft seals

    On a fresh water motor you bend one tab on the lock washer then remove the big nut.----Slide hammer and a hook to pull carrier out.
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    Outboard top cylinder getting hot

    Lucky for you if motor has a blown head gasket.-----Remove head now to inspect.-----Tell tale water does NOT go through the engine block.
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    Somebody did not like the plastic bowls or had no idea how an electric primer works.----Or wanted a bigger bore carburetor for the 90 HP-----This led them to install these type II carburetors.----Should be easy to find a set of type III as they are all over E-bay.
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    The parts picture shows a crburetor with choke plates.-----Those were last used in 1979.-----They may have been installed due to issues with plastic bowls warping.-----Have to run out and do some work in the garden.----A better return for my time.
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    What manual are you using ??-----Post a picture of your manual !-----I say that the carburetors with the black plastic bowls are correct for your motor.-----End of the story.
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    93 evinrude 40hp runs on one cylinder

    The electric primer valve puts fuel directly into the engine.-----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits in the carburetors.---Need to clean both carburetors.------So find the issue and correct it before running the motor again.
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    ??----But you have to remove the bowl to find / service the idle jet.------I must have 30 or 40 of these carburetors laying around.----So yes I am quite familiar with these things.-----First thing I would do is a compression test post your numbers here !!----That picture above has choke plates...
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    Type III carburetor identification.

    ??-----So you agree ?----Any addition information so that someone can help you ?-----Or just let the thread die?
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    What hp 4 stroke should I look at to replace a 1985 evinrude 20 hp 2 stroke. 14 ft crestliner muskie aluminum boat

    While working on this wonderful 20 HP 2 stroke you could bump it up to 30 HP with small investment in parts.----Then of course if you have the beer tokens to buy a new 4 stroke , you do not have any issues.
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    Stuck check valve…

    These pumps are good and reliable.------No demand for them.-----So no aftermarket.-----I will keep quiet from now on for you.
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    Stuck check valve…

    These pumps all work the same way.-----PRESSURE pulses from the crankcase.-----There are many Johnson / Evinrude pump that can be fitted to work.
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    1989 20 hp Johnson bearing carrier seals

    ????-----Have you priced gears and bearings ??------Oil seals are cheap.---Use the 321453 !
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    What hp 4 stroke should I look at to replace a 1985 evinrude 20 hp 2 stroke. 14 ft crestliner muskie aluminum boat

    I would refresh / rebuild the 20 HP.-----Set it up properly and use a good oil.
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    1989 20 hp Johnson bearing carrier seals

    I prefer the 321453 seals over any other style.
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    Lovely but What?

    US MARINE is the same as FORCE outboards.----See a Mercury dealer to find any parts that are still available.
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    61 Sea King 40 hp need head gasket

    I believe SIERRA offers the gasket.
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