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    Looking for a prop gasket for 2004 Mercury 8hp

    One new plug and one dark and oily may mean that the motor is running on just 1 cylinder.-----Post the compression numbers.-----See if spark jumps a gap of 3/8" ( 1 cm ) on both leads.
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    4Cyl 2Strk lower cylinder won’t fire. Has spark but low compression.

    How did this motor run for you last season ??-----A wet sparkplug is due to a weak spark.----Good spark easily jumps a gap of 3/8" ( 1 cm ) on a test device.----Or fuel pump diaphragm is ruptured.-----Or lower seal is bad.-----Or reed valves have issues.----Jet missing in a carburetor.-----Not...
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    Is my outboard direct fuel injected?

    Lawnboy power mowers were " loop charged " in the 1950's ------The concept is not new at all !!!
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    4Cyl 2Strk lower cylinder won’t fire. Has spark but low compression.

    Inspect reed valves.-----Perhaps one is broken / stuck open.
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    motor wont run at speed

    There was no VRO in the 1970's models.----First one were 1985 or so.-----Model # or some pictures of your motor.-----First step in trouble shooting is a compression test , post your numbers.-----Or motor is running on just 1 cylinder !
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    1940 Johnson 5hp

    visit-----aomci-----Lots of folks there that understand old motors.-----But when I go to a meet there are few young folks involved in the hobby.
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    Need help with transom repair...

    I am doing a boat with composite materials / carbon fiber / West system Epoxy.----I want the grandson to say 25 years from now.-----" Grandpa built this thing and it will never rot again "----Priceless.
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    Water in lower unit oil/ oil leaking

    Exactly the reason why I say ------" Outboards rarely get a chance to wear out ".--They are ruined by folks who do not know how to operated and maintain them.
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    Are we in trouble?

    It appeared to be a " like new " boat with a claimed 43 hrs run time.-----It is a $15,000 boat now.-----Replacement engines ( new ) add up very quickly.-----I would verify that a factory new ( long block , low hrs ) engine was properly installed or cancel the deal.-----What is the general...
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    Are we in trouble?

    Post #1 says he just bought it.-----Perhaps has not taken delivery.-----A good dealer would negate the sales contract.----But you never know.-----Dealer may have / should have checked this out before marketing this boat.
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    Need help with transom repair...

    Lots of pant.------Thin the first 2 coats so it soaks into the wood.-----Will last about 10 years.
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    rejetting carbs on a 1990 60 hp Johnson for high altitudes

    Talk to your local friendly boat shop.-----They likely have the list for the available jets.
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    Are we in trouble?

    In my opinion if it was a $15,000 boat it is now a $5,000 boat.
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    Water in lower unit oil/ oil leaking

    Your gearcase needs a complete teardown !
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    Optimax 150 dfi IDLE SHUTOFF

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    Water in lower unit oil/ oil leaking

    It would not take 30 seconds for water to leak out of a gearcase.------Fact.-----It is time to take this gearcase apart.-----Inspect all bearings.-----Inspect all gears.----A bent propshaft indicates the motor hit something.-----Impact may have damaged the gears.----In my opinion these newer...
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    Pee tube

    Is the motor overheating ?-----Did you have lower unit off to replace impeller ?------Was the copper water tube installed into the exhaust housing BEFORE you put lower unit in place ?
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    How to get boat launched daily when Travel Trailer camping?

    I suppose in some areas you can not leave a boat unattended.-----The bears and other creatures might need to take it to do some fishing.
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    How to get boat launched daily when Travel Trailer camping?

    If you can solve it with money you do not have any problems
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    1989 Mariner, 115hp, four cyl., carb. 9 amp Mod# OC00000268 parts numbers question.

    Something was not hooked up right or testing method was totally wrong !
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