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    1995 Johnson 70 No Spark

    Your mechanic suggested replacing parts without any testing ??-----There are no fuses that can prevent spark.---If you have a multimeter you can test components easily.----Also charge the battery and have the battery load tested.----Don't throw the powerpack and stator away !!
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    650 merc loading up

    The 3 cylinder was first marketed in 1972.-----Open up the low speed mixture needles 1/8th turn at a time.----Simple procedure that often solves the bogging / stalling issue on the Mercury inline motor design.----Done it many times.
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    $250 Boat in my possession!!

    The electric shift function can be checked with motor not running.----We can not hear or feel the motor.----We do not know your workshop or level of ambition.-----Check it all out and if promising you could work on this and get great satisfaction.----There is no issue finding parts for the motor...
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    $250 Boat in my possession!!

    The prop on this motor seems odd.----Possibly a low pitch to match a bigger heavier load.----Does the opening windshield " fit nicely " when you close it ?
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    Wire Diagram mercury 650 1963

    It may have left the factory with a " plate / disc rectifier " often green in color.----Perhaps replaced with a newer style.--Any wires coming down from under the flywheel ?-----Pictures will help.
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    No longer made in USA

    We are ending up with more folks who vote for their living , then folks who work for a living.-----Or I see too many huge office towers and not enough farms and factories.-----Nothing is " made " in these office towers.
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    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    There are many , many people who do not understand how this primer valve works.----It is NOT a pump.-----It sprays fuel into the engine when there is fuel pressure to it.----This pressure would come from the fuel pump when the engine is turning.
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    Johnson 55 hp electric start conversion.

    The electric start kit is listed as NLA.----All one needs is the starter motor , solenoids are a dime a dozen, some wires , battery and a push button.----A good battery will start a motor in good condition for many , many starts.
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    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    The electric primer valve was first used on 1980 models.-----Everyday there are new owners that do not know / understand how this simple device works.
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    Wire Diagram mercury 650 1963

    Find----mastertechmarine---or-----maxrules-----To possibly find a wiring diagram.
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    New to me 1970

    Water pump kit 0432955 ( factory ) has all the parts / information you would need to update cooling system.-----But post results of compression test before spending beer tokens on parts.
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    Have you checked to see if motor mounts are secure ?-----Checked bed where motor is mounted?------I am sure fellow sailors can assist you !!------Was called to the local marina to assist a transient sailboat with ---" transmission trouble ".---It was 10:00 at night.------After a 10 minute...
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    New to me 1970

    The motor is a 1990 model.----Fact.-----The tell tale hose come off a fitting on the side of the block at the factory.----There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move the fitting to the top of the block.----Outlet for tell tale has always been on the lower cowling.
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    No longer made in USA

    There used to be many undiscovered out of the way resorts.----Places you could afford.----But with the internet / facebook ETC there are no secrets anymore.----Demand ( cheap airfare ) has pushed up the prices.
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    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    Raise fast idle lever.----PUSH KEY IN---And hold it in while cranking it over.-----If motor / starter / battery are in good condition it should fire right up.----But do a compression test.----For future reference.---Post the numbers here.-----Install a new water pump impeller before launching...
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    18 foot dual console Custom Craft need some information

    Just needs carburetors rebuilt , it is a common sales pitch.----There is not much that can go wrong in them.-----Do some trouble shooting on the motor.-----Post compression test results.
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    No longer made in USA

    You see them making all kinds of parts from whatever they can melt down.-----You have to wonder about analysis and quality control.-----See them repairing cast aluminum rims too.-----Maybe OK for traffic locally there ( usually slow ) but not for interstate speeds.-----Shop I worked at now gets...
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    Post a note at your marina.------Find a helper by offering some Heineken / Amstel / Ryksdaalders ?-----At my marina a propshaft was bent on lift out on a 42' trimaran.----They asked me to help.----Machined a new propshaft for it and installed it.---Ye moet vragen voor hulp.-----Many sailors in...
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    Why Oil Injection?

    Fuel injected into the combustion chamber does not need oil !!
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    If you hook up to controls it would be no different than controlling an inboard !
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