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    Low speed, 25hp bucks like mule

    How did this motor run for you last season ?-----If throttle plate opens too early the motor will be very unhappy.-----The primer is better than choke plate in my opinion.
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    hi, i have a 2004 140 hp merc.

    Perhaps a JET rated motor.-----Perhaps an international V-6 ?---post pictures here.--- Serial # is ?
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    Johnson 115 ocean pro running on one cylinder

    Outline the colors of the wires going from the powerpack to the coils.---What is the stripe color going to cylinder #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 ?-----Is the lever on the ELECTRIC PRIMER VALVE in the run position ?
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    Running outboard during freezing temps?

    The Johnson 10 HP QD models came out in 1949.-----Remote pressure tank and full gearshift.----Earlier motor had the gravity feed tank and no gearshift.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    The cowling / decals on the motor in the pictures indicate a 1974 model.
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    Olympics

    Good for Olympic mens hockey with no medal for USA or Canada.
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    Johnson 115 ocean pro running on one cylinder

    Doubt that the motor would run on 1 cylinder.-----Time for some organized trouble shooting.
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    Running outboard during freezing temps?

    Those Martin motors were actually very good runners.---Well built smooth and quiet.----But they fell by the wayside as they were expensive.----No separate tank or gear shift.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    The steering on a 1974 model Evinrude hooks up to the tilt tube.--------There should be no need for that adapter bracket,-------That bracket was used for Evinrude motors 1972 and older !
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    hard to start when warm

    If using oil injection , check oil tank cap.-----Vent plugged ?
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    hard to start when warm

    The 90 degree looper 140 HP V-4 was last marketed in 1994.----So a model # should be posted.----Not every motor starts like a modern car.-----So explaining how you try and start this motor helps.----Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over ?
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    Motor stalls in neutral

    I am not sure how a cable can stretch on these motors ?
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    Olympics

    Technology.----I was not there but long ago they may have said----" there is something in that water / blood "-----Some years ago science learned to measure in " parts / million "-----Now they measure in parts / billion.------So today we can detect stuff with sophisticated testing.----The...
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    hard to start when warm

    They are NOT cold engines at all.-------They start easy hot or cold !-----I would have your battery load tested ( even if new )-----And I would take the starter apart ( very easy ) for inspection and ohm check on armature.----Should read infinity on a digital meter.
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    1993 Johnson 115hp.

    There may be issues with the length / fit of the driveshaft into the crankshaft.--Spline is the same count.-------Other than that it will fit.-----Sorry----I have no idea how big your workshop is.-----Or what your skills are.-----It can be done in my opinion.-----Both these models suffer from...
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    Running outboard during freezing temps?

    Make sure there is no water in the gearcase oil.----Make sure gearcase cavity drain holes are clear and draining after use.----Rotate engine 1 or 2 turns to drain water pump.
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    Durbans Johnsonator outboard motors .

    I have seen corrosion damage on 4 stroke motors.-----But I politely ask for a test report after a 20 minute run at full throttle of the subject motor !!
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    Service mariner 1989 60hp outboard

    Agreed----There are many , many folks who do not know how to remove a Mercury flywheel !!
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    Motor stalls in neutral

    The neutral safety switch has to do with the starter motor.----Not spark.----If motor is in gear it should not crank over.-----A primer bulb easily gets rid of air.------If primer bulb does not go hard it could mean a ruptured diaphragm in the fuel pump.
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    Electric Boats

    The grid runs at 60 hertz ( cycles / second ) and when too much power is drained off it slows down.-----Too much power going in , it speeds up.-----Green power is politically correct.----Green power does come cheap.-------I read that in many countries they are planning more dams to generate...
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