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    Minimum compression on 9.9hp 1986.

    There is no reason for these to be hard to start when cold.
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    You just need to get the correct driveshaft spline and length.----Shift rod as well.
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    Evi 2 stroke 2 HP Motor.-

    !/4" cylinder head screws are at 60 / 80 INCH LBS.-----No metal ring on the head gasket.
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    1996 Johnson 150 no spark

    Some might say that the optical ignition packs use 12 volts during cranking !
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    Can 1150 merc 16' pull me up

    I recall the days when a 1966 model 100 HP used to pull up 2 skiers on slalom skis.---Out in the middle of the bay.----Motor on a deep V 17' boat.
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    The 2 cylinder lower unit is flimsy.----That is why 2 cylinder " commercial " engines used the 3 cylinder gearcase !!
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    1975 23 foot fiberglass with cuddy

    What boat ?----What engine ?----And what condition is the motor in ?-----If motor is sick then changing props means nothing !
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    99 Johnson 50hp 2cyl? Any good?

    Those pre 1989 lower units are also flimsy.------Simple as that.-----Gears and bearings are not robust !!!
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    DP 1.95 SM outdrive hosed

    High tech drives need high $$$ support.----Most shops are after the easy dollar, by taking a new drive out of a box.----Hit something ?-----Insurance might help here.
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    Tracker 9.9 4-Stroke Will Not Start (apparent electrical issue)

    What motor and model # and serial # of it ?----Charge battery.----Load test the battery.-----I do not believe you will find condensers on a 1999 model motor.----
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    Need advice on power tilt for 1979 85 HP V4 Johnson

    The 1980 accessories book shows a trim tilt switch that mounts anywhere on the boat.
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    Engine full throttles at start up

    When the motor is not running you should NOT BE OPERATING the control like that.----Motor should run or prop should be turned.
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    Prop Question

    Props and simple things can be confusing to a novice.-----Facts for you.-----Did my own test years ago.----Same boat , same motor, all done within 1 hour.----- With 19" pitch 5800 RPM and speed 54 MPH.-----With 21" pitch 5400 RPM and 54 MPH.----With 23" pitch RPM at 4900 and speed 54...
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    Prop Question

    Go with a 17" pitch prop the get more WOT revs of the engine.
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Those 3 cylinder Mercury motors are not my favourites.------Make sure you maintain cooling system on them.
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    ‘63 Evinrude 3302s 3hp questions

    Coils must be removed from magneto plate to properly install the plug wires.----Most wires need to be turned to screw onto the pin.
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    adding electric start

    Simple----You look for accessory kits 1972 models.----The 22 cubic inch blocks were the same year to year.----Starter kit ( starter & bracket ) $331.00 part # is given ,-----They say that it fits from 18 to 40 HP.----I always thought the 40 HP starter was different from 18 /25 HP models.
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    Water Outlet Tube Question 1976 Merc 110 9.8hp

    Your location.----Correct , there are places where you might find one in the junk pile.
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    Pontoon Prop Selection

    Perhaps something like a 16 X 11" pitch is what you need.----Doubt you can make this boat go any faster !
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    ‘63 Evinrude 3302s 3hp questions

    About 35 years ago I visited a marina looking for an alternator belt for an Atomic 4 inboard.---Place was closed.---Saw a fellow working on a 3 HP Johnson.-----Quickly determined that high speed jet was plugged.----Fixed that.----Folks came along seeking a mechanic to look at an Atomic 4.-----"...
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