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    Johnson Evinrude 15 vs Nissan Tohatsu 9.8

    The 93 and up Johnson would be my choice.----Prop rated and smoother running ( different intake ports ) on them.-----Too much plastic on them.------I think the 1984 OMC are the best and parts donor motors can be found easily.
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    Webbcraft WC-20 (Abandoned, Restoration)

    Does the motor run ?----Was it properly stored / winterized.
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    Seems to run out of fuel

    Sorry , can not see your motor..-----Is it the VRO replacement or the simple $100 ( 3 nipple ) pump ?-----Was the pulse limiter removed if it is the simple pump.?----No need to push the key in a couple of times before cranking.----Push key in and hold it in while cranking !
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    98 Johnson 90hp tilt and trim not working

    ??----It uses the same relays for the cowling switch and the switch on the control box.-----Look the wires over carefully.
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    1993 115hp OMC Quiet Rider??

    It is an attempt to hide the outboard.---And silence that outboard.-----Think 1992 / 93 / 94.-----Today folks proudly display their 4 stroke outboards on the transom.
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    98 Johnson 90hp tilt and trim not working

    Check the wiring going to the control switch.----Check the plug in connecter.----Doubt it is a relay issue if cowling switch works !
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    1974 850 mercury tilt cylinder leaking,

    Your location ?----Parts may be available from Mercury.----Or if you have a good hydraulic shop in your area they may be able to match up any seals / o-rings.------Or ----EBAY may get you a cylinder.
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    1993 115hp OMC Quiet Rider??

    Just a special cowling and a special / different power trim system, all internal engine parts and lower unit are the same as a regular outboard.----That V-4 in good condition will troll all day long.---Parts and pieces have no idea how big a motor they are in !!!------I used to troll for hours...
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    2 cycle oil in primer bulb

    On a 1998 model 115 HP the oil tank may be vented.-----On the XR6 the oil tank in the boat and crankcase PRESSURE in it keeps oil flowing to the motor , when motor is running.
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    Seems to run out of fuel

    How did it run for you last season ?-----When you fill the carburetors with the manual pump it should run longer than 5 seconds !----Are you pushing the key in while cranking it over ??----Are you giving it some throttle in neutral ?-----Are you pushing the key in as needed when motor falters...
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    4hp Deluxe needs OMC Premium lower unit lube … substitutes ?

    Well----- " Premium Blend "-----Was used for electric shift motors.-----Not needed for a little 4 HP------Wallmart has outboard gear oil that is just fine for a 4 HP.----Or in Canada you get it at Canadian Tire stores.
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    2022 Tohatsu 15hp Gear Oil Level

    As stated above.-----You fill outboard gearcases FROM THE BOTTOM till oil comes out the top.
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    V-4 cylinders

    If you bore out a cylinder you have to break ( chamfer ) sharp edges.----Break sharp edges on crankshaft sealing rings !----Best not to use the factory rings and pistons.-----They are the reason for ring breakage !-----Use WISECO pistons / rings.-----And don't put new rings in old worn out ring...
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    No pee Johnson outboard

    If you can afford a new motor than perhaps toss this junk one in my yard.-----Water must be 6" to 8 " above the impeller in a test bucket.----Hard to believe someone would install the wrong impeller.------Hard to believe someone would use a belt sander on an impeller.-------Looked at a...
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    V-4 cylinders

    Explain what you mean by --" bevel " ---in this modification---Or did you mean " chamfer " here.-----A diagram ?
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    2 cycle oil in primer bulb

    Agreed oil tank pressure is supposed to bleed off.
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    Transom rot

    They harvest logs that have been submerged in cold water for over a 100 years.----Wood is good they say.----I have sailed ( recently ) on a wooden sailboat built in 1972 or so.----A Vic Carpenter boat !!----No permanent bilge pump installed.----Buddy owns another example by Vic.------Or use...
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    Adding straight gas to mix

    Agreed-----Do not do that.----I am not even sure that the oil that was mixed last year is still the same quality.------But good you asked the question.-----But question like these also indicate to me that the whole concept of 2 strokes and the mixing of gas and oil are not well understood.
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    71-77 yamaha 7.5 hp 4 stroke shift rod

    Are you sure it is a Yamaha motor ?
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    Battery Question

    I would get a new starting battery.-----Now you have 2 batteries to test for your other stuff.-----Replace them as needed.------If your starting battery will not crank the motor fast enuff , the motor will not start !
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