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    1982 ADI Mercury 115 6 Cylinder pesky miss

    The sealers mentioned have " low filler content " and most if not all will squeeze out.------This then results in a precision " metal to metal " joint.-----Then the bearings and reed blocks will be clamped up properly !
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    1982 ADI Mercury 115 6 Cylinder pesky miss

    RTV is not to be used on this or any outboard motor !!-----Use only Loctite- 518 or BRP product called " gel seal " on this joint.
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    1982 ADI Mercury 115 6 Cylinder pesky miss

    If maximum speed is 30 MPH there is something wrong with the engine.------You might want to revisit carburetor work on bottom one.----Labarynth seals OK ?-----Bottom seals replaced ?-----Reed valves OK ?---------What sealer did you use on the crank case joint ?
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    1968 Evinrude 6hp - 6802C - Gearcase Seal Kit

    But 300599 and 327031 have the same dimensions !!!-----And 303345 and 313282 are not the same OD !!!----The OD on the 313282 is 1/16" bigger than the 303345 !
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    Bubbles, Tiny Bubbles

    Most of these in the 1960's used the heat shield----A new diaphragm is all that this pump would need at less than $10 for a quality fix.-----These 22 cube motors ( 1958 to 1976 ) are some of the best , most reliable , easiest to maintain motors.-----Parts are cheap and plentiful if you know...
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    johnson 150 Low Rpm

    Check the SHIFT SWITCH on the motor linkages.----Motor may be running on 3 cylinders.-----And a GOLDEN RULE with these motors is that carburetors must be confirmed clean.----No guessing here.-----A restricted carburetor means less fuel and less oil going in.----Damage to pistons may occur.
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    1972 Mercury 800 Thunderbolt won't idle below 1500 RPM .... Please Help!!

    Agreed-----Condition of engine is to be determined first.-----Post the numbers.-----Or remove bypass covers to inspect pistons / rings.-------Could be numerous other issues as well.
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    1968 Evinrude 6hp - 6802C - Gearcase Seal Kit

    Nope----The propshaft seal changed in 67.-----One part 303345 listed for 66 models.-----Two # listed for 67 ---303345 and 313282.-----Only 313282 listed for 68 models.
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    Bubbles, Tiny Bubbles

    That floppy loose material is not a gasket.----It is a heat shield.
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    Fuel line connection

    People today shop price !------Factories that made good stuff have closed up.
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    2000 Johnson 15hp wont pump water

    There appears to be a flushing plug on the exhaust cover.------The tell tale comes off the exhaust cover.----Thermostat has nothing to do with the tell tale.
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    1970 Evinrude 85hp motor no spark past coil

    Clipper circuit in place ?
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    100:1 or 50:1?

    Nope----Needs 50:1 at 5000 RPM------Oil and lubrication in 2 strokes is not well understood !
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    100:1 or 50:1?

    Just run it at 50:1------100:1 is simply not enough oil a 5000 RPM !!
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    Why is the choke won’t stay out, it feels a lot of pressure when I pull it out

    It is not really a choke.-----It is a primer pump and is spring loaded.-----Ageed you can make any knob to replace lost one.
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    100:1 or 50:1?

    The 100:1 mix was a factory blunder / mistake .----Do a compression test on it.--Post the numbers.--Make sure lanyard clip is installed and working properly.----Run at 50:1 on it now.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    Sounds like you did good with connecting rod bolts and rod caps.
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    Johnson 112 vs 90 questions..

    Simple -----Remove a bypass cover.-----Measure and post what diameter the intake ports are.------Remove a high speed jet and post the number off it.
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    Fuel line connection

    We used to replace the wee o-ring in the fitting.-----Today folks just go out and buy a new hose / bulb assembly.-----Spend $50 instead of $1.00.
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    Two wildly different compression readings, why? On in around 60 and on around 200?

    I would say you have a bent valve.
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