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    18 hp johnson

    There must be an internal blockage.----Should not be hard to figure out.-----These are wonderfully simple motors
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    18 hp johnson

    Is the water 8" above the impeller ?
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    2000 Mercury 90hp ELPTO slide shifter part number.

    Why will it not work ?
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    18 hp johnson

    So, was the copper tube installed correctly ?
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    2000 Mercury 90hp ELPTO slide shifter part number.

    Post a picture of the part you got.
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    18 hp johnson

    If the copper tube was stuck in the pump housing you have to remove it.----First install the copper tube into the exhaust housing.----Then install the lower unit.
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    18 hp johnson

    Little cover ( 3 screws ) on top of cylinder head.----Those thermostats are often stuck open.----If it tests good why replace it ?----Yest run in a bucket with water 8" above impeller.
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    Johnson 9.9 remote shift cable install

    You are missing another bracket ---Item #20 and part #0123440.-----You have the correct bracket there on the cowling I believe.---------Post picture of cable clipped on the motor shift lever and fitting in that bracket.
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    4.5hp evinrude kicking out of water in reverse

    What is the model # of the motor.-----And yes there is supposed to be a pin in one of those 4 holes.----Goes from one side to the other.----Part # is 0432453 all day long.
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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    Are you pushing in the key and holding it in while cranking it over , yes , no or no idea how to start this fine motor ?
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    primer bulb not doing anything...

    Nope----These carburetors just have a tiny vent.----Thus pressing on that bulb puts pressure on top of the fuel.
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    4.5hp evinrude kicking out of water in reverse

    Those 4 holes need a pin in one of them.----Is it missing ?
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    Lower unit 68 200 20hp

    Looks normal and nothing to worry about.
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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    Are you pushing the ley in and holding it in while cranking it over ?-----Raising the fast idle lever?-----Post video of you operating the control box to start this fine motor.
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    primer bulb not doing anything...

    Nope.-----Primers like this are very common ( for 30 years or more ) on small engines.----They momentarily put pressure on top of fuel in the bowl.----Flood the carburetor. -----Start very easily.------My Lawnboy started on the first pull after sitting out under snow / rain since last fall.----3...
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    Fish Finders

    Old timer told me.------" I just go out to the point / beach.-If I see seagulls diving and fishing , I launch the boat.-Big fish are driving minnows to the surface for the seagulls.- I go get the big fish "
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    '87 mercury outboard 115hp 6cyl

    If it sat with fuel in the carburetors they will need to be cleaned.----It will need a new water pump impeller.-----If it has the autoblend mixer , that unit should be thrown away.-----Battery , cables and starter must be in good condition.----Flywheel must spin fast to energize the ignition system
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    Water pump

    No there is not.-----Why ask this question ?----Issues with motor overheating ?
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    primer bulb not doing anything...

    Agreed ---I believe it puts air pressure on the fuel in the carburetor bowl.-----Fuel then floods the carburetor for cold start.-----So there must be a bulb on the hose from the tank to ensure there is fuel in the carburetor.-----Push and hold the button in , repeat as needed.-----This is...
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    1969 Johson 115hp hydro electric shift

    To me an 8 speed automatic in a pickup truck would be complicated !
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