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    Evinrude 28 special water pump

    Picture of that tube and the o-rings on it ?
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    Evinrude 28 special water pump

    Part # of the kit you used ?---Pictures ?------Is there a plastic tube stuck up above the pump?-----The 2 identical o-rings might fit on that part.
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    1975 Johnson 9.9 running on 1 cylinder

    Reed valves / leaf valves are the same thing.----I do not need to look at a parts diagram or manual to overhaul one of these simple motors.
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    1975 Johnson 9.9 running on 1 cylinder

    Check the reed valves.----Run with a timing light to see which cylinder might be loosing spark.
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    Proper spark plug wire length for 93 evinrude 48 spl (e48eslete)

    What real trouble shooting has been done?----Somehow I doubt that the wires are the issue.----Compression tested ?-----If boat sat for years the carburetor might be partially plugged.
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    Need model number

    Is the model # not visible ?--- Blocked out ?-----You say it is a 2005 , so post picture of cowling.-----Are you looking for parts for it ??----Not starting ?
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    Intermittent starting on 1996 Johnson 25 HP

    Model # of the motor ?----A 2 or 3 cylinder motor ?---Some will argue about steps to take.-----Charge the battery.-----Load test the battery.----Take starter apart for inspection and ohm test.-----No money spent so far.-----You are pushing the key in while cranking it over ?---Advancing throttle...
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    Mercury 90HP 2 stroke 0B153965 won't idle - poor running

    Good luck with your project.
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    Mercury 90HP 2 stroke 0B153965 won't idle - poor running

    In my opinion the motor was sold because there was something wrong with it.-------Likely something that is elusive.-----Is it the one cylinder that is bad or is it the other 2 that are not firing properly ?----You said those 2 plugs still look like new !!!-----Outboards are just a little...
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    Mercury 90HP 2 stroke 0B153965 won't idle - poor running

    A sheared key throws timing out on all 3 cylinders !-----Some simple trouble shooting will find out what is wrong.-----Throwing parts at it gets expensive.
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    1974 evinrude 25 hp (MOB) Man Over Board WIREING

    Why make a big deal.-----They made thousands of these motors.----Connecting the 2 wires going to the coils stops the motor !
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    Mercury 90HP 2 stroke 0B153965 won't idle - poor running

    You may have bought a trouble motor.---So check the reed valves behind the carburetors.----Check the flywheel key.-----A sheared key throws timing way out.-----And no , you can not find a sheared key with a timing light.----Possible that cylinder sleeves have rotated as well.-----Inspection for...
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    Mercury 90HP 2 stroke 0B153965 won't idle - poor running

    How did this motor run for you last season ?-----Are wires from CDI / switch box going to the correct coils ?-----Checked flywheel key ?-----Why did you replace the enricher valve ?----No need to open throttle for a compression test on this 2 stroke motor.
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    1974 evinrude 25 hp (MOB) Man Over Board WIREING

    The 2 wires that go to the coils are connected to stop the motor .----Simple as that.
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    Mercury blue band thunderbolt 50hp 1970’s

    There simply is no difference between changing an impeller on your motor and a motor that is 10 years old.----Sad when these shops treat folks this way on an ultra simple job !!----Just inspect the impeller .----Do the compression test.------This is a hard lesson to learn for some folks.-----But...
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    Mercury blue band thunderbolt 50hp 1970’s

    Step #1 is a compression test.-----Post the numbers for #1 , 2 and 3.----Bottom one is harder to do.-----These motors do not have a warning horn or a shutdown system.---They will keep running and destroy pistons / cylinder walls when impeller fails..-------Folks repair / replace water pump...
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    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    Have seen many boats on trailers with straps and bow safety chains that were there for looks only.------Some of them would not stand up to a shock load I think.-----There are few standards and inspections on these things.------Some areas do have periodic blitzes on cottage routes to weed out the...
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    Mercury blue band thunderbolt 50hp 1970’s

    Did your motor over heat ?-----Are you referring to the copper tube from the pump to the engine ?-----Or the tell tale water pump indicator.------You did install a new impeller I hope ?
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    1969 Johnson 85HP Stuck in Forward

    Well-----I think it needs to come apart for inspection.-----Not that hard to do.-----If internals are in good condition you might search for a good gearcase / housing.------Likely not easy where you are.
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    1975 Mercury 650 blue band - Abandoned, but brought back home

    Use a digital ohmeter.----From commutator to the shaft should read infinity.
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