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    Carb

    Those motors / blocks were basically all the same from 1980 to 2005.
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    Carb

    Repair it / learn how it works.----Or just buy a 30 HP carburetor and be happy.
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    1996 Ocean Runner 150 trim

    Checked the manual release valve..-----Topped up the reservoir with oil.
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    Carb

    Yes.----Nothing to it.------Those primers are repairable with a few o-rings.----They used those primers for over 20 years.-----They are a proven item.
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    Yamaha 50TLRD revs and bogs revs and bogs...

    More trouble shooting needs to be done.--------Shine a STRONG flashlight into each carburetor bore and observe what is happening at full throttle.
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    Something to Think of While Towing a Boat

    There are many old trailers out there.-----No inspection required in many states.------And I saw picture / video the other day of an aluminum trailer where the tongue had broken of due to metal fatigue I think.---Big damage to the boat with 3 big outboards.------Most wheel bearing kits contain...
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    Yamaha F40 2008 running bad

    Could be lots of things.----What are the maximum revs on your tachometer at full throttle on the boat ?----Changed filters ?----New sparkplugs?----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" ( 1 cm ) on each lead ?
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    70 Evinrude 4 HP recoil cord

    It is 61" long 5/32" double braid nylon.----Available at all shops that handle weed eaters / lawnmowers / chainsaws.----Easy for me to say as I have worked on these----No need to be afraid of the spring.
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    1978 JOHNSON 115 HELP

    Those holes are behaving exactly as designed.----Test your hot horn.----Inspect the 2 thermostats.----Replace impeller if you do not know how old it is.----Do a compression test for future reference.---Post your numbers.
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    '93 2-stroke 15hp won't start, has run recently.

    Those folks are guessing.-----If it takes more throttle now there is something wrong.
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    Low speed idle

    Sorry----I guess I missed all that in post # 1------I can not offer any further help.
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    9.5 johnson outboard 1965 back fire

    Agreed ----Many ( not all ) motors had a vibration dampening kit installed.----The 64 and 65 models had that issue with shaking at idle.
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    Low speed idle

    Compression sounds good.-----Flywheel key checked ?---How did it run for you last season ?----Yes the primer could be defective.----Pinch off the fuel supply to the primer when motor is running.----See if motor smooths out.-----Is the thermostat in place and working properly ?----There are...
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    Will not start in the water.

    The motor is nothing but a 2 stage " air pumping machine "-----With the motor in the water , the motor has to have crankcase compression high enough to overcome the pressure of the water in the exhaust housing.-----I am going to be blunt here.-----Do a compression test first to offer clues on...
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    Low speed idle

    Start with posting your compression test numbers.------Perhaps inspect replace fuel pump diaphragm , a $10 part.----Is this a tiller motor or remote ?
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    Will not start in the water.

    Stop-------If the starter can not turn the flywheel fast enough you will not have spark !!!-----Do yourself a favor and do some simple trouble shooting.----Or perhaps start buying expensive parts and wasting your beer tokens.
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    9.5 johnson outboard 1965 back fire

    Is throttle plate opening too soon ?
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    Will not start in the water.

    Is this a 1964 model ??-----It might run on a trailer but it is NOT perfect as you assume.-----They all " bark and roar " on a trailer.-----I do not believe it has anything to do with grounding coils.------Post the results of a compression test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" ( all plugs on )...
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    '93 2-stroke 15hp won't start, has run recently.

    That nipple might be part of the oil recirculation system.
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    Need more power

    The 9.5 HP is likely running on 1 cylinder.----The 9.5 list at 60 lbs.----The 62 model 10 is likely 64 LBS.-----I like the 62 and 63 model 10 HP----Easy to work on and consumable parts are easy to find !
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