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    1974 Johnson seahorse 4hp weedless running strong, then randomly dies out and takes a lot to start.

    Good spark means spark that will jump a gap of 1/4" or more on a test device.-----When you buy a motor it is a good idea to install a new impeller.----And to grease driveshaft spines.-----Pull the flywheel and have a look at the coils.
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    Quit on the Water!

    Yes , but keep in mind if your were on a fishing trip you would only need 1 screwdriver to look at the breaker points.
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    84 Evinrude bogging full throttle surge

    Some simple trouble shooting needs to be done.
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    84 Evinrude bogging full throttle surge

    Test run with another tank and hose.-----Inspect fuel pump diaphragm, a new diaphragm is cheap.----Inspect primer pump on motor.-----Replace sparkplug boots.
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    Quit on the Water!

    The 5.5 model had the inspection hole from 1955 to 1964.----Very common on all those motors back then !!
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    Dry spark plugs?

    ??---This was 15 years ago !!
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    1968 55HP Bearcat

    Google for the parts supplier.----You will also need a new water pump impeller.
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    Quit on the Water!

    The ridges were always on the magneto plate as far as I know.------Yes the 3 , 5.5 , 7.5 , 10 and 18 had an access hole for maintaining the points.-----Great stuff and simple.-----But folks today do not want motors that you have to work on.-----They want " pull the rope / turn the key and go !
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    1989 bayliner capri force 125 hp inboard with L drive.

    A FORCE outboard mounted inside the hull.-----Apparently they won awards with this gimmick.-----Has not proved popular !!
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    1989 bayliner capri force 125 hp inboard with L drive.

    The L-drive may be a long term headache.----In my opinion you might get rid of it , sooner the better.
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    Drive shaft removal

    Put the nut back on.-----Put a wedge between the nut and clutch dog.----Give propshaft a bump with a rubber mallet.
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    J150EXECD shift cable vs throttle cable

    This should be simple.----Shift and throttle cables are the same.----And the same length on that motor.
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    J150EXECD shift cable vs throttle cable

    The 2 cables are the same!!----Just need to adjust trunnions
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    1968 ish Johnson please help!!

    I have seen that hole plugged.-----But it is the air intake for the hot air choke.-----There is a wee heat exchanger inside the exhaust covers.
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    Causes for concern?

    It appears to be another eager buyer of a " pandemic special "-----Hurry to a boat shop for a complete inspection
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    1987 Mercury Classic 50 45 hp impeller

    Shift shaft is splined.----No tools required.
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    2000 Evinrude 115hp Mod# E115FSLSIF

    Hard to believe this concept.-------That motor is not well like by any repair shops.
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    1980s mercury 115 tower of power issues!

    If it did not work , motor would be hard to start.----If it was stuck open motor would flood / run rough.
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    Evinrude 1996 9.9HP motor gear rod disconnected - how to reconnect it?

    The rod is all bent.----Straighten it first or get a new one.-----Hooks to the recoil starter interlock.
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    850 Prop Shaft Seals

    1.188" and 1.692"
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