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    High RPM surge driving me nuts!!!

    I predict that motor will be running like new next week end with a new stator.
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    1976 Johnson 115 electric help

    Best to finish the boat first.----Save the beer tokens till boat is done.-----The motor work is easy.
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    1981 evinrude 7.5 impeller shaft stuck in engine side

    The original stainless pin is available at $2.73 or make one.----Newer drive keys were a plastic material.-----Not sure what lower unit is installed on your motor at this time.----Lower unit off a 1990 might fit.
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Item 35 is the temperature switch / sensor.
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    Transom heights....why are some lower than others?

    Most bigger motors can be mounted higher using 4 different bolt holes.------The motor does not need to rest on the transom.
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    High RPM surge driving me nuts!!!

    S.L.O.W.----system kicking in ?
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    1976 Johnson 115 electric help

    the 12 amp kit---0582099----Not cheap.
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    Carrier bearing Merc9.9 2001 ? Left hand threads? Serial # OT216073. Part# 42144t3

    Yes even a plastic material thrust bearing in them above the pinion.
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    Pontoons - Growth from being slipped...what is it?

    Yes 5 months every year.-----Just another example of nature baffling a lot of folks.----As stated , perhaps a corner of the lake near a point of fertilizer " run off " from farmers fields.----Stagnant water perhaps.----Run to the local boat shop.----They will have seen this before and will know...
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    1976 Johnson 115 electric help

    Wiring diagram can be found online, yes it is there..----A stator upgrade kit was available as an accessory item.----Yes that linkage advances the timing.
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    No pee Johnson outboard

    A 1989 model 28 HP does not have any internal anodes.----At least I have never seen one.----Do not have enough fingers to count how many head I have had off !!
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    1976 Johnson 115 electric help

    Best to wait until the boat is repaired / refurbished.------Owner may have the funds saved by then to repair / inspect the motor.-----May even have the funds to buy a newer motor by then.
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    No pee Johnson outboard

    People are shy or do not understand how an answers can help them.---- Answers to a seemingly simple question can quickly solve their issues.----The novice working on his first motor just offers their ideas as to what is wrong.----I learned 50 + years ago to ask the owner what his motor was doing...
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    No pee Johnson outboard

    He said he put the thermostat back in in post #24----That means he had the cylinder head water jacket cover off !!!
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    EVINRUDE CARBURETORS

    If in Canada-----evinrudeparts.ca----might be able to help.
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    2001 mercury 90 hp two stroke doesn’t seem to advance timing

    Serial # of the motor ?----Checked the flywheel key ?
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    Trust the dealer?

    Need 30 HP for this.
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    Carrier bearing Merc9.9 2001 ? Left hand threads? Serial # OT216073. Part# 42144t3

    Have seen many ads from folks looking for those lower units or selling a motor that --" just needs a lower unit "------Not one of their best designs.----Have about 4 of those motors myself that need lower units.
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    No pee Johnson outboard

    He clearly stated ( Post #24 and 29 ) that he had the exhaust cover off this motor.
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    Carrier bearing Merc9.9 2001 ? Left hand threads? Serial # OT216073. Part# 42144t3

    It is a know fact that these lower units are an issue.----No ball or needle bearings in them.-----Not as nice to work on as an OMC 9.9 / 15 lower unit.
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