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    1992 Johnson 15 hard starting

    You ignore the marking on the grip.----You turn the grip till it hits the neutral stop !
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    2004 Merc 2 stroke 90HP seized after rebuild

    Typical damage.-----Lack of oil ??-----Were these pistons " dry of oil " when you took them out ?-----Did you do the work yourself ?-----What piston to bore clearance was used ?-----What elevation are you running at ?
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    1972 johnson 75hp lift assist issue

    Perhaps post the model #----I doubt there was a 75 HP in 1972 model year.
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    1988 30HP Timing

    Timing does not change on these moto5rs.----Factory set.------Careful if you decide to make adjustments.
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    Throttle Cable Adjustment 2000 Johnson 90

    Issue has likely been sorted out a week ago.----No response from poster of this issue.
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    1992 Johnson 15 hard starting

    Model # is ?-----Post the compression test numbers here.-----So when you pull the choke does the flapper close and stay closed ??-----Are you turning the throttle handle against the neutral stop for starting???
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    Prop hitting anode

    Check for a bent propshaft.
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    Prop hitting anode

    ???---Did you hit something ?-----Why would you grind on a new prop ??----Perhaps the prop shaft is bent.----
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    Draining Mystery Water

    In my opinion it should not be hard to find a leak on a boat.
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    Thermostat Location on 1996 Mercury 2 stroke/ 4 cyl C40ELPTO

    Serial # is?-----There may not be a thermostat on this motor.
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    Put a straight fitting in there.----The pump needs PRESSURE pulses to work.
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    50hp Merc carb spitting fuel out of jet?

    Remove both carburetors and inspect floats / float valves.
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    1969 Evinrude 25hp 25903D points issue

    Posted in the wrong thread.-----Hard to keep up with computer keyboards sometimes !
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    1958 mercury comet super silent six lower unit removal

    See if you can find a cable to disconnect on this motor.
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    Pump from a 65 HP--- " commercial "----model.----Many years used 438557
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    50hp electric start evinrude reverse issues

    In some states a motor is considered an item that needs to be titled !
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    1993 200 HP Johnson Oceanrunner

    I do not believe that method / tool is used on that outboard motor !
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    Two wildly different compression readings, why? On in around 60 and on around 200?

    How did it run for you last season ?------Check valve clearance and valve train.----Did you hit something with motor ?-
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    2004 Merc 2 stroke 90HP seized after rebuild

    Well----If a carburetor is restricted / blocked it reduces the amount of fuel ( cooling from that fuel ) going in one cylinder.----Also reduces amount of oil.-----Check the oil recirculation hose and fittings as well.-----Motors need a new water pump impeller about every 5 years too.
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    0438557 is the pump to use.----Remove pulse limiter as it is not needed for that pump.
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