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    1965 - 1968 65 HP Mercury outboard motor Magneto distributor issue

    I have said it many times.----Wiring and 12 volts are much misunderstood.----Drop the bottom part of the magneto.----Just those 4 bolts.-----No need to worry about timing.----Clean breaker points and set at 0,008 / 0.010".-----Spin magneto by hand and look for spark.----Serial # of this motor...
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    Maybe the filter in the primer is plugged ?
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    ‘88 Johnson 40 idle jet spits fuel

    Those carburetors are quite good / simple / reliable.----I would just install the good factory reeds again.----Then test run.
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    Need service manual for 40hp Mercury

    Need to visit / support your local dealer and order one.
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    2005 115 Johnson PLSOR dies at idle

    If I had to replace a VRO pump on one of those for myself I would fit 2 pumps.-----Use some off say a 1966 model 100 HP.----Simple pumps with filter / sediment bowl.
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    Starflite 3 75hp starter issues

    ???-----Those cylinders are NOT IN GOOD CONDITION in my opinion.-----If you want a nice runner it has to come apart !!
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    2005 115 Johnson PLSOR dies at idle

    In my opinion the VRO pump ( if equipped with that ) is very easy to inspect and repair.----Any other Pressure operated diaphragm pump is also easy to inspect and repair.----Have a go at it.
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    Find out why the electric primer is not working.----Sorry ---I can not look over your shoulder and guide you in every little step.
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    Struggling to install lower unit....Force 90Hp

    If the lower unit was cracked from water freezing inside you might as well STOP.------Take lower unit apart or inspection.-----Might start looking for a used gearcase I say.
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    The question !!---Put red lever inline with primer body valve --Does fuel come out of the little hoses, key pushed in and engine cranking , yes or no ?-----You are not helping yourself if you do not answer simple questions !-----Last chance.
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    Yes that is the electric primer valve.------It opens when you push in the key.----When motor Is cranking fuel should come out of the 3 small hoses going into the carburetors.
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    Giving it a little short of ether is no different than what the electric primer valve does.-----So are you pushing the key in during cranking to cold start this motor , yes or no ?-----And have you checked to see if the electric primer valve is working as designed , yes or no idea how it works ??
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    1982 Johnson 2hp J2RCNE

    Pull the flywheel and inspect the magneto.----The coil is likely cracked.----Clean and set the breaker points.-----Position the oil drain hole to be at the top ( motor laying down ) add oil till case is full.---Takes 2 ounces or so.
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    Information like----" appears to be getting spark " ----Means nothing to me.-----So does spark jump a gap of 7/16" , yes or no ?----Are you pushing the key in WHILE cranking it over for cold starting ?----Is there fuel in the carburetors ?-----Checked for water in the fuel ?------Checked...
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    Guessing and assumptions will not work.----Some simple inspection / trouble shooting will find what is wrong with your motor !!----And some folks are reluctant to answer questions about their motor.------Sorry ----I can not see , hear or feel your motor.----It usually takes no more than 15...
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    New boat owner!

    Install new impellers now.----They need to be replaced about every 5 years or so on those motors.
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    can't remove lower unit from Yamaha 9.9 high thrust

    Shift rod is disconnected ?-----I have used a hydraulic puller and adapters to pull lower units off.
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    Struggling to install lower unit....Force 90Hp

    Have your assistant slowly turn the flywheel while pushing the lower unit up.------It should slide together.
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    Need help with 2019 mercury 9.9hp

    Do you run the carburetor dry when storing the motor?
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    Help! 1992 Johnson Tracker 60hp pro series

    A cylinder head gasket is cheap in the big picture.-----Just pull the head off and inspect cylinder walls.-----Beats jumping up and down around your motor guessing on the compression.
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