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    Motor year help

    I would say 1996.
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    Convert 1993 4 HP to remote tank

    Some folks are just not aware how simple some older motors are.----Very little plastic.----Easy to maintain and easy to find / make the parts.
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    Evinrude 9.9 over heating

    In a test bucket the water must be 6" to 8" above the impeller.------Hard for those simple pumps used from 1974 to 2007 not the work.----They are that good and reliable !
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    fire extinguishers

    Look into a HALON system inside the dog house.-----Correct , a fire extinguisher is not much use.------I know on my boat I showed a small extinguisher and got to OK.------I kind of laughed after the stop.----The fuel tank had 100 gallons and in the event of a major mishap it would have been a...
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    Need help with transom repair...

    The new wood will last about 10 years if painted.----Why worry about this.
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    1969 Merc 110 Fuel Line Assembly

    It wont fit the original fittings on the motor or your tank..-----But I can not see your motor or your fuel tank.-----If this motor is " new to you " then a full inspection needs to be done before spending any beer tokens.----You won't need that hose if say , compression is not correct !!
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    optional engine cover for 1971 Johnson 50

    Have you looked on E-BAY ?------Your location ?
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    4Cyl 2Strk lower cylinder won’t fire. Has spark but low compression.

    The charging system and battery may have nothing to do with making spark on these motors.
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    When To Dewinterize

    Just drain the block and manifolds at the ramp before you tow it home.
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    1996 Mercury 125 - no reverse

    Adjust the shift cable.-----Was lower unit off for water pump work ?
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    Need help Frankenstein

    ?----A 1979 model 30 HP ?-----Any pictures ?----A serial numbers of both motors ?
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    Convert 1993 4 HP to remote tank

    They made / installed those pumps from 1968 ( 3 / 6 / 9.5 / 18 HP ) to 2005 on many models.-----I can't believe that some folks consider them to be no good.-----The only thing that can go wrong with the pump is the diaphragm !----Easy to find and replace at $5.06 each.------I can't believe that...
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    Pee tube

    remove fitting from block and inspect for blockage.
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    Need help with transom repair...

    Would they be ---" ring nails "-----I would use stainless screws instead.
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    2003 yamaha 50 tlrb 2 stroke starter spins slowly sometimes

    Load test your battery.------Take starter apart for inspection / cleaning.
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    motor wont run at speed

    If this is the same motor as in post #1 then ---" buyer beware"
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    Can't be that simple

    Well you have to look at all the parts and numbers.-------It could very well be true.-----Same as the 3 cylinder version of this design one is 75 HP and another is 90 HP.---------Mare air / fuel going in means more power coming out !
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    1988 Evinrude loses spark to #4 after quick start drops out

    Well maybe 1988 was the first year for " quick start " on these.
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    Timing Question Evinrude 115 w/ OIS

    The timing on these generally does not go out of adjustment.-----How did this motor run for you last season ?-----Why do you feel timing is an issue ?
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    1988 Evinrude loses spark to #4 after quick start drops out

    Agreed.-----If the powerhead is original there is no " quick start " on those years.-----Is serial # on block the same as the midsection sticker.
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