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    1998 Evinrude 15 hp electric start

    When motors are in gear the button is often blocked from view.
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    1969 Johson 115hp hydro electric shift

    To me it is elegantly simple !!!-----Very good , reliable design in my opinion.----Shifts very quickly and rarely, if ever needs solenoid adjustment.-----
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    1969 Johson 115hp hydro electric shift

    Rough running , start with a compression test.----Post the numbers here.----In my opinion the electric shift is easy to take apart for inspection / repair.---What oil are you using in this gearcase ?----Any water in the gear oil ?-----For reverse it takes higher oil pressure to compress the...
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    No forward until I unplug the wires from the solenoid?

    The gearcases are identical except for color of the paint.
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    Force 70 hp questions.

    The primer is a valve that opens when 12 volts is applied.----It is a very misunderstood item.-----What were you expecting to see?
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    1984 J90 HP .060" over. Why not?

    The ring ends are not going to catch on the ports.
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    1984 J90 HP .060" over. Why not?

    When I rebore a block , I put a wee chamfer on the ports.
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    Opinions on 1977 mercury thunderbolt110 9.8 hp

    If you install an OMC fitting on the motor and an OMC fitting on the hose it will reduce confusion and the need for different tanks.
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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    I see now there are none in stock.------It does give you the idea of the coins needed to have a shop repair this.
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    1989 Evinrude 150 hp

    You need to learn a few things about motor repair and trouble shooting !
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    Confusing cooling issue...

    Outboards need a new impeller about every 5 years.
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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    Rebuilt 120 HP powerhead is listed on line at $1990.-----Then you have to install a lot of parts from yours onto that assembly.
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    Evinrude 9.9 Overheating

    I think #41 is stuck to the diaphragm.
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    issues with 89 30hp Evinrude

    There were issues with wires chafing under the powerpack.----Find the kit to remedy that issue.
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    1994 Force 120 Low compression on top cylinder

    Well the motor needs to come apart.------Finding a shop to work on it might not be easy.-----Finding a rebuilt block might be the best option.----Need to find what caused this issue.----Or it will fail again.----Was water pump impeller replaced about every 5 years or so ??
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    1980 Evinrude 70hp Coil question, leaking clear/brown goo

    There are 2 poppit valves found next to the thermostat !----The 1980 models did not come with a primer.----So sounds like someone added that along with some newer carburetors I think.
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    Opinions on 1977 mercury thunderbolt110 9.8 hp

    The 7.5 models have smaller intake ports.
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    1980 Evinrude 70hp Coil question, leaking clear/brown goo

    Replaced the impeller ?----Serviced the poppit valves ?----Tested the overheat horn ?----Does this powerhead have the electric primer or the choke plates ?
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    issues with 89 30hp Evinrude

    There are " known issues " with the UFI ignition unit.----If you answer questions / provide information you can sort this motor out in no time.
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    Opinions on 1977 mercury thunderbolt110 9.8 hp

    I do not believe the support for this older Mercury 2 stroke 9.8 is there from the factory !!!----There are lots of used parts available depending on your location.
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