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    Johnson Evinrude 15 vs Nissan Tohatsu 9.8

    The intake ports on the 93 and up models are different.----Results in better scavenging.-----
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Are the decals a brown / copper color ?-----I do not see and 85 HP listed for 1985.-----So what HP is it and what is the serial #.-------Are you sure you do not have an overheat buzzer ??----I am going to be blunt as usual.-----What electrical trouble shooting led you to replacing all the...
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    1985 Mercury 85hp (4 cyl) runs great for 20 minutes then boggs down

    Simple----I do not believe there is a thermostat.----I do not believe there is a limp mode.----Test the overheat buzzer on your motor.-----Your fuel pump runs off the crankcase compression PRESSURE.-----So you should post cylinder compression test as it may offer a clue.----Post your...
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    Are there any Salvage Yards in Canada ?

    ------evinrudeparts.ca-----Might be able to help you.
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    Force 85 1989 Water in gearbox / hole

    I think that hole was put in at the factory.------It may well be for the speedometer pressure.----No need tp plug it.-----You need to pressure test the gearcase to find the actual leak point !!!
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    8hp 2 stroke manual settings

    When you replace the key the timing will be correct again.-----Lap the tapers with some valve grinding compound.----Torque the nut.
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    1969 Johnson 85HP Stuck in Forward

    Start a new thread.-----It shifts to neutral after the starter has turned the flywheel one revolution.-----That is if everything is in good condition.-----No need for it to actually run.-----It will shift when lower unit is on the work bench !----And I think that these units are elegantly simple...
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    71-77 yamaha 7.5 hp 4 stroke shift rod

    It was a mistake.-----Wrong information gets little in the way of good answers.
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    Can’t give any throttle

    Model # is ?----A 2 stroke or 4 stroke ( Suzuki )
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    Sears eska gamefisher reed question

    Manuals say not to flip reed valves.
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    2001 Mercury 90hp 2 stroke wont start / idle

    Are you pushing the key in WHILE cranking it over for a cold start ?
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    1970 4 hp Evinrude stops suddenly

    Water sizzling on the head means it is too hot.-----Have you had the flywheel off to inspect the ignition coils ?-----Compression test done ?----A blown head gasket is one possible cause of overheating.
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    Transom rot

    I have sailed on a wooden vessel.( Vic Carpenter built ) sailboat.---That boat is now about 50 years old and a friend owns one as well.-----Never had a permanent bilge pump installed !--When properly done wood is good.----I am using composite material and that is that.-------
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    Sears eska gamefisher reed question

    I believe that is a Tecumseh engine and any small engine shop might have reed for it.----If I needed reeds I would likely modify some from any one of many motors that use reed valves.
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    Transom rot

    Simple----Don't use wood !-----Wood is used because it is cheap / easy to work with.------I helped rebuild a 25' sailboat that was assembled with cheap materials at the factory 40 years ago.------Was a leaker due to porous fiberglass.----Now I believe it is the strongest hull out there and has...
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    Johnson Evinrude 15 vs Nissan Tohatsu 9.8

    About 86 cc and that is huge small motors !----169 and add 1/2 to that.
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    4hp Deluxe needs OMC Premium lower unit lube … substitutes ?

    That gearcase is the same as used on the 8 HP model.-----Outboard gear oil from Canadian Tire works just fine.-----Just keep water out of that gearcase.-----The propshaft bearing carrier has been NLA for many years and is the first part to break with pressure build up from freezing !
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    4hp Deluxe needs OMC Premium lower unit lube … substitutes ?

    Model # of this motor ?-----Some of these 4 HP models use a gear housing that was first used on the 1968 model 1-1/2 HP .----Updated with some needle bearings.----Keep water out and use a good oil.
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    Rec gas prices???

    Went to pay for my furnace oil yesterday.-----I then asked the young man if he could pump clear diesel into my truck ,he said yes at $1.68 a liter.------I said fill it up as my regular outlet is $1.89 a liter.
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    Low Trailer- Steep Driveway Problem

    Any pictures of the trailer ?-----Pictures of the part that hits.-----Most trailer shops could install some spacers on the springs / hangers to give you the clearance you need.
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