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    1987 mercury 115 bogs after full throttle

    That motor in post #1 is the old proven inline 6 cylinder !----The 2+2 was a 4 cylinder machine.
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    compression issue

    Remove valve cover and observe operation of valves.
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    76 johnson deleete remote wiring except electric start

    What motor is it hooked up to ?----Why do you want to or feel a need to modify this ?---So you do not want the overheat warning horn to work on a bigger motor ?
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    Water pump 1962 johnson

    Forgot to mention it.----Check the thermostat as I often find them stuck open.---Lately have found some that would not open in boiling water.---Easy to check.
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    They are simple motors.----Parts are everywhere.----Do not need $100 + / hr dealer support.
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    1987 mercury 115 bogs after full throttle

    The stator has 2 sets of windings.----One to charge the battery via the rectifier.----One set feeds the switch box / capacitor to fire sparkplugs.------These motors can be started with a dead battery.----You spin the flywheel with a rope and you get spark.----Just like a lawnmower or chainsaw...
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    1987 mercury 115 bogs after full throttle

    Friends have one these wonderful motors.----Found the check valves in the fuel pump were hanging up .----Possibly due to age / E10 fuel.----New diaphragm / check valves and like new again.---Cheap easy fix as the small brown bottles did the trick.
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    Water pump 1962 johnson

    You have to remove the powerhead ( engine block ) to disconnect the shift rod.----Actually very simple work.----Just 7 screws to remove.----Some hoses.----Carburetor knobs as well.----2 nuts on top of the shift rod.----Silly way to build a motor some would say.----I say it is a way to build a...
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    I know of a yard full of boats like this.-----Most get cut up for land fill.----And most of them look pretty good as far as cosmetics is concerned.----But UNSAFE to use in big open water !
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    $250 boat (My findings, so far)

    Easy for me to say.---I have all the parts needed for these.------If I was looking at that motor to be a forever keeper I would do this.-----Take powerhead apart and lower unit apart for inspection.-----Then you would know what you have.----Just finished putting new pistons / rings in a 1974...
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    Beginner in Fishing

    Most fish are caught with a hook in one side of the mouth or the other.-----Can not see this happening but have seen it once fish is in the net.
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    1987 mercury 115 bogs after full throttle

    Agreed----The battery is used to crank the motor over.-----The spinning flywheel generates the spark.---The battery has nothing to do with making spark for the plugs !!
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    1982 Johnson 9.9 water pump

    ???-----Look at pictures of these parts.----Clutch dog and gears have lobes and must be turning for proper engagement !!----When you become familiar with these parts the repair work becomes easier.----Sorry to be blunt here.
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    You will likely find a control box on E-bay.----Plus anything else you would need.---But evaluate this boat for rotten transom / stringers.------And evaluate this motor top to bottom before spending any beer tokens on this project.
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    Gale 1959 SeaKing 5hp water impeller help

    If it is the motor built by Johson / Evinrude then about 7 screws need to be removed.----A few hoses,-----Then the engine block lifts off.----Not hard at all.
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    1982 Johnson 9.9 water pump

    Agreed the bend has to be there.----Stop and listen.----Perhaps spread the connecter with screwdriver so that rod goes in easier.----Read post #10 and #12.----Those are the facts and not wild guesses on my part.-----I own numerous examples pf these wonderful motors for parts / rebuilding !
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    Post the compression values.----These motors do not have temperature warning horn as far as I know.
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    Gale 1959 SeaKing 5hp water impeller help

    Posting a picture would help.----But I say you have to remove the powerhead to undo 2 nuts at the top of the shift rod.----Actually quite easy.
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    The motor may " run " but it still may require an overhaul !!
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    water tank for 25hp Mercury 2-stroke, not peeing

    Depending on how long you ran it ( possibly dry ) the impeller may be damaged.----Very important to have a good impeller in that motor !---Easy to pull apart to check it.
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