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    anchors

    Anchors are hard to buy when you need a bigger one in tough conditions.----Looks very similar to a danforth style.
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    15hp Evinrude acceleration issues

    A 1974 model or ???-----Pressure test the gearcase to find the leak.-----A complete seal kit is a good idea.----Including the shift rod o-ring.-----Check shift linkages for poor assembly / adjustment.-----Perhaps another prop.
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    Can a 1976 15HP carb fit on a 1990 9.9HP Evinrude ?

    They changed in 1993 model year !!-----The motor in the picture is a 1998 as per decals.
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    1987 GAMEFISHER 15 HP

    Well it appears that the Force motors used a 10 spline prop.-----Some will argue.----A local good Mercury dealer that cares about customers will help you.-----Sadly many do not know older motors or care , unless you come in to spend $10,000 for a motor.
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    1987 GAMEFISHER 15 HP

    Sometimes a trip to your local boat shop will solve the issue.----Last I heard ---Amazon ----Does not have n=boat mechanics on the payroll.----Agreed a Force prop might be easy to find for that motor.
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    96 Johnson 150 v6 not idling

    There are no choke flappers on this motor.----A fuel primer valve opens and fuel goes into the motor when cranking.----This fuel bypasses the carburetor bowls and metering circuits.-----If fuel spills out of carburetors when cranking you need to look and find out why.
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    96 Johnson 150 v6 not idling

    Is the red lever inline with the primer valve body ?----Test for spark on this motor.------Spark must jump a gap of 3/8" on a test device.---Is there spark on all 6 leads or just 3 of them ?
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    96 Johnson 150 v6 not idling

    In what position is the red lever on the primer solenoid valve ?-----What are the compression values on this motor.
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    1978 Evinrude 150

    I would not use automotive thinking on these wonderful ignition systems !
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    1978 Evinrude 150

    Do the compression test before hiring a $100 / hr expert.------The ignition system does NOT use 12 volts from the battery to make spark.-----But that is a mysterious fact to some.----The previous owner may have been stabbing in the dark.----I was not there !---Spark comes from the electronic...
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    1978 Evinrude 150

    It is not hard to figure out what is wrong if you follow suggestions.-----Even if these suggestion seem strange to you.----Disconnect black / yellow stripe wire at both powerpacks.----See if there is now spark when cranking .-----Test ohms on ignition charge coils and sensor coils.----No need to...
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    1978 Evinrude 150

    You need to post compression test results for this motor.
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    Shifter handle

    Any idea what motor you have ??-----Nobody here knows what control box you have !
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    Evinrude 28 special water pump

    I know motors.-----Don't know pictures.-----Easy for you to look at your motor or the online parts books !
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    Evinrude 28 special water pump

    The parts book shows a spacer ( item 68 ) above the pump.-------I can not see your motor , or know what has been done.-----Perhaps the spacer is only used on long shaft models.-----The kit comes with o-rings for it..-----So perhaps throw them out.----Sorry.
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    1962 Mercury kiekhaefer 450 45 hp telltale

    ???----Where are you looking for the tell tale passage way ??-----The hole shown in the lower cowling is not the tell tale !!
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    1974 evinrude 25 hp (MOB) Man Over Board WIREING

    Lots of those left the factory with electric start.----A donor motor is the best way to go.
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    1975 Johnson 9.9 running on 1 cylinder

    I did a complete check over on 1975 model 9.9 about 8 years ago.----Idled like a charm.----Owner loves the motor , says he would never sell it.
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    1974 evinrude 25 hp (MOB) Man Over Board WIREING

    The 25 hp model has essentially the very same ignition set up as the 9.9 model shown !!.-----The picture above shows the battery charging windings ( optional item ) on these simple motors.
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    Evinrude 28 special water pump

    Is there a plastic tube stuck in the exhaust housing , yes or no, or no idea what to look for ?----This tube fits in the top of the water pump and is about 3" long !
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