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    Evinrude fuel pump conversion kit

    Call a few dealers.----They might have pumps laying around for parts.----Or find---mastertechmarine----For information on parts and instructions for VRO repairs.----I know that I would not be buying a new pump !
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    1994 Mariner 60 Bad Compression

    No valves or gaskets that can cause low compression.
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    Mariner 60 No Spark

    Charge the battery and have battery load tested.----No money spent here.
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    1994 Mariner 60 Bad Compression

    Overheated ?-----No oil ??----Needs a rebuild I think.
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    1994 Mariner 60 Bad Compression

    No cylinder head and no head gasket as far as I know.
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    1994 Mariner 60 Bad Compression

    I doubt there is a head gasket on this machine.----Serial # is ??
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    69 and up 25hp - a good choice ?

    Visit----mapleleafchapter---aomci------The 2 are listed there in " as is , fair condition " .----Located in Toronto, Ontario.------Phone # is there for contact.-----In general the 1969 and later , 22 cubic inch is just an excellent motor and you have indicated that you are aware of that.-----If...
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    Starter or solenoid ?

    Need to be exact here.-----Is it the correct starter for that motor?----Is it a 1995 motor , as I suspect it is not.----Any more pictures / video of this motor >----Model # is ?
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    Starter or solenoid ?

    Are you 100% sure that is a 1995 motor ??-----Model # is ??-----My approach is to take the starter apart for inspection.----That would cost no beer tokens.----And it would tell what to do next !!
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    1958 Mercury Mark 28

    Not easy to replace the impeller on those.----Grey haired mechanic might be needed.-----Yes it needs a new impeller !
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    69 and up 25hp - a good choice ?

    They are a top notch motor.----Many around in my area.----With 2 of them listed in my area at $60 each as is.----Very durable motors.
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    Can't get over 2k on water

    I think it will be very , very clear once motor is apart.---Good compression would be around 120 PSI.----So 70 PSI tells me a story !!----You said pistons " looked good " , where / how did you look ??
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    72 Mercury 500 No Spark

    Bonus ,----your replacement lower unit has stainless shafts.
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    Can't get over 2k on water

    Take it apart.----Pistons on the bench and likely garbage.----Inspect every , nut , bolt and bearing.----Don't forget inspection / reseal of the gearbox.
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    Can't get over 2k on water

    Your motor needs to come apart for an honest / real rebuild !!
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    Johnson Looper V4

    Check flywheel key.----Look into issues with crankcase compression.-----Running with tested VRO or mixing at 50:1 in the fuel tank?
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    Johnson Looper V4

    Running a motor at 6000 RPM in neutral is a big mistake !-----Need to determine condition of this motor.----Compression test.----Post your numbers.------Or find shop with a dynamometer to see if motor is developing rated power.
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    72 Mercury 500 No Spark

    That black plastic piece is part of the " REVERSE LOCK " set-up.
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    Evinrude 25202r no spark

    I used to test coils with a ----MERC-O-TRONIC----Magneto analyzer.-----Coils are much more affordable today.----I never / rarely test today.-----Install new ones.
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    Lifting a 2007 mercury 115 4 stroke?

    Lifting tool is for 2 stroke motors.----Does not work on your motor.
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