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    new to me 1970 Johnson 25hp tiller short shaft. locked up

    Use a propane torch !----Near that head bolt and head will loosen / rotate.------Remove bypass covers to look at pistons and rings.-----Motor likely needs complete tear down.
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    86' Mercury 150 xr2 V6 pre mixed fuel blowing out of positive pressure ports of crankcase

    If you remove the hose from that port you will see leakage with motor running.----With the hose on there is only flow until the tank gets pressure.-----Pressure bleeds off when motor is not running.-----Repair any leaks found on fittings.
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    1984 Mariner Pull Start to Electric Start Conversion. Help!

    Sorry----Should have taken more time to find / spot that 695 model.
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    2001 mercury optimax 135 running hot

    Well----.5 PSI ( 1/2 PSI ) at idle means that you have a lousy gauge or something is wrong.-----You are sure the key is driving the impeller ?-----And are you using a factory impeller or some aftermarket good deal ?
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    1984 Mariner Pull Start to Electric Start Conversion. Help!

    You need the starter common to the 6 / 8 / 9.9 / 15 / 20 / 25 HP models , from many years of production..----Two bolts to hold the starter.----Ring gear that bolts to the flywheel.-----Wiring, switch , push button and solenoid from just about any motor or shelf.----A donor motor might be the...
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    is it to heavy

    Gave the grandson a 12' aluminum.----Powered with a 1963 10 hp Johnson.-----We were surrounded by folks with $100,000 boats , perhaps with monthly payments.-----But we had a lot of fun.
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    How to Switch to Antifreeze Cooled Engine

    ??--he said ----That the engine was new / newer with low hrs I believe.
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    Need engine rebuild kit 94-96 johnson/evinrude 150 ocean runner. 60 degree

    Wait till folks start looking for repairs / service on their electric vehicles.----Going to be expensive.
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    Selecshift

    Something is not assembled correctly.-----Time to investigate.------I know how to look these units over , but very difficult to convey these ideas with instruction here.
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    1946 CHRYSLER INLINE 6!

    In my opinion it should not be hard to find good used parts.----Farm machinery wreckers are a source for parts.
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    Need engine rebuild kit 94-96 johnson/evinrude 150 ocean runner. 60 degree

    WISECO distributor is who I use.-----Should be lots on E-BAY too.
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    Your Worst Nightmare.-

    A few shops I know (all freshwater motors ) do not do any rebuilding anymore.-----Labor charges add up too quick.----Electronic parts / sensors must be checked as well.-----All takes too much time.-----Customers do not want to wait.
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    How to build a super heavy duty 6600lb trailer mover

    Start of the video seems to show what he has in mind.-----I thinks he was anxious to test this wondrous design before finishing / painting.
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    1946 CHRYSLER INLINE 6!

    Had a " flathead " 6 in my 1940 Plymouth.----Rebuilt it years ago.-----That engine was used for many industrial applications including farm machinery.----Built as late as early 1960's I believe.----E-BAY might be a source for parts.----And use ---google----To search for suppliers for...
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    1972 evinrude 9.5 need long shaft or different trim?

    The blue wheel is used so that 1 person can move it from a truck and into the water.------It flips up once boat is floating.----Not sure why the OP is reluctant to raise the motor a bit at a time ??-----It was suggested long ago ( a month or more ) and it might not take much.-----Might change...
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    Need engine rebuild kit 94-96 johnson/evinrude 150 ocean runner. 60 degree

    I do not have them for sale.-------I just encourage folks to do some shopping / investigating.----Parts are not that hard to find if you look / shop in the right place !!
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    1972 evinrude 9.5 need long shaft or different trim?

    The only way is to test.---Make some 1/4" shims.----Raise motor 1/4" with first shim and test.----Repeat as needed.
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