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    My 1974 Mercury 150hp Hard Starting Issues

    The Johnson / Evinrude electric primer is a valve.----It is NOT a pump !!
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    1999 25hp 3 cyl Johnson no spark

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    Loud ping / clinking when switch to neutral Evinrude E-tec 60hp

    It sure does sound like it is something with the starter.----Take a look.----Perhaps spring is missing on pinion drive.
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    My 1974 Mercury 150hp Hard Starting Issues

    Lots of those primers on E-bay.---I suppose I should list all the one I have on there.-----They are not hard to find.----And no I am not sarcastic at all.----I can be blunt and to the point.----Sometimes the simple stuff is not well understood.----Sorry.
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    Are we sure the gap on a J4C is 0.020" on this motor ?
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    1970 25hp Johnson lower paint question?

    Paint colour is listed for 98 at---evinrudeparts.ca-----And many other sites.
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    My 1974 Mercury 150hp Hard Starting Issues

    The inline 6 is a wonderful motor if in good condition.----As stated some folks think they are junk !------So good luck with it.
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    Unknown 55hp Johnson boat restoration

    Don't spend any beer tokens on the lower unit / engine until you have a boat that you can safely use.
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    Help Identifying evinrude 150 or 175

    We do not know if a " low compression " kit was installed.------But these motors have a history of broken rings.----Post your compression values.
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    My 1974 Mercury 150hp Hard Starting Issues

    The Johnson / Evinrude primer will make hard starting a thing of the past.----Time to take starter apart as well.----Slow cranking is also an issue on these wonderful motors.
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    Evinrude 6 hp mystery

    Well----Electronic ignition was first used on the 77 models.------The decals clearly indicate a 77 model !
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    Evinrude 6 hp mystery

    With electronic ignition it is a 77 , 78 , or 79.----But correct , the decals say 77.
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    My 1974 Mercury 150hp Hard Starting Issues

    Install an electric primer valve as found on Johnson / Evinrude motors from 1980 to 2005.----Simple and reliable.----Squirts fuel into the motor like you are doing now.----Does it at the push of a button.-----Lots of good used ones available.
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    Help Identifying evinrude 150 or 175

    Not a 150.----Could be a GT 175 from late 1980's or an earlier 235 HP based on the " bubble exhaust " cover.
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    Help Identifying evinrude 150 or 175

    Well----What kind of motor is this on.----2 HP or 300 HP ?----Post some pictures of this motor.
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    Pontoon boat Engine too low?

    Have you tried another prop ?----The hub could be slipping.
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    How would you do this transom?

    The structure under the floor is likely rotten too.-----Do a complete evaluation of boat / motor before spending any more beer tokens.
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    Mercury 9.9hp 80's?

    My wildest guess is a 1994 model.----But a dealer would insist on the serial # to get you the correct parts first time.----Online parts places will ship what you ordered.---Right or wrong parts.
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    Fix it videos

    Saw the same the same feller apply plenty of gasket sealer on the intake gaskets.-----He likely blocked off the oil recirculation channel.---I doubt he even knew the channel was there.------If a little bit of sealer is good , then lots must be better.----What a joke !!!
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    1969 55hp Johnson

    So is that how you had it ??
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