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    Johnson 1981 115 Top Bearing Replacement

    Post #2 indicates that you can pull the bearing housing.----And I thought I stated it clearly.----But maybe not clear to some.
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    1994 Johnson 115hp, V4…Tilt Trim question?

    You are wrong.---If cold water from the pump went to the thermostats first they would not respond , would they ??------Water flows to thermostats last !!-----And water from the tell tale does NOT circulate through the block either.
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    1985 evinrude E20CRCO misfire

    With spark lost on 1 cylinder then 99 times out of 100 a new powerpack fixes it.-----Good luck with this.
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    Outboard motor bogs down at low speed

    Model # of your motor ?
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    1968 200 20hp

    A diaphragm kit for your motor serial # is listed at $12.90 so that is a good deal.-----I use diaphragm from say a 1965 Johnson / Evinrude V-4 to make diaphragms for other motors if I need to.
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    1968 200 20hp

    Likely all you need is 1 diaphragm.-----Make one ??
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    TRS sterndrive maintenance

    Verify that transom on that 40 year old Scarab is solid.-----Many are in poor shape.
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    Starter noise and play between terth

    I often say it -------These starters are easy to take apart and inspect.-----Take an ohm reading on the armature.-----Maybe replace the drive if it is a factory quality starter.
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    Help identify this old Starfire

    Some folks are up to a challenge and time and money is no concern.
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    Starter noise and play between terth

    Common problem.---Started with 92 models I think.-----Motor generally stops in the same 3 places.-----Shame on them to change to a one piece cast iron one to save money in the factory.------Flywheel is no longer available and was big beer tokens when last available.------Have sold a few...
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    850 merc 73 thunderbolt

    Props attach to the motor.-----But they fit the boat !---What prop is on your motor now ?--What kind of boat ?----Typical pitch for that 85 HP would be 17".-----Motor might struggle to turn a 24 " pitch.
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    Johnson 1981 115 Top Bearing Replacement

    Broken crankshaft is one.-----The surface of the crank is the inner race.----That is likely damaged as well.
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    Johnson 1981 115 Top Bearing Replacement

    I think you have more issues than a bad bearing.-----But go ahead and remove that bearing housing.----Easy and no need to split the case.
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    1994 Johnson 115hp, V4…Tilt Trim question?

    No water ??----Read post #2 and #4 again.
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    Blackmax reeds.

    Reeds look good.------What other trouble shooting has been done ?----Horse power and serial # needed.
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    Question on year and Idle mixture screws for XR-6

    My best guess is a 1992 model.-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?-----How did it run for you last season ?
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    1978 Evinrude, 35 HP starter will not spin the fly wheel

    He states ( post #1 ) that with plugs out it spins very fast.
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    1978 Evinrude, 35 HP starter will not spin the fly wheel

    But the poster is pretty sure the plugged exhaust is the issue.-----I wait for the outcome on this one.
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    Reed petals

    Mercury parts books do not show reed stops on this style of induction set-up.
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    Reed petals

    Somebody will come along to assist you soon I think.------I have looked at lots of reed valves.-----But have never changed any on a 2008 Mercury.----Sorry.
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