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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    At a job interview I was asked if I knew how to use the tools on a table.----After taking just 1 measurement with a 1-2 " micrometer , I asked interviewer if he wanted more done.-----He said --" good enough " young man.-----When you come from a shop where tolerances of + /- 0.00002 can be held...
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    1994 15 HP Johnson hard to start and rough idle

    The compression results confirm the " red flag "-----Sounds like it overheated and scored the piston.----Jammed rings in the grooves.---New pistons O / S are big $$.
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    Late 70’s Mercury 20 Hp manual

    Sounds like some custom work ( square end ) was done.----All bets are off.
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    Late 70’s Mercury 20 Hp manual

    What are you not sure of ?
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Rod journals are-----1.3757 / 1.3762"----
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    Mariner 50hp spraying fuel

    Leave it out.---Make sure float valve is clean.----Make sure hoses upstream from float valve are clean.-----Make sure float is in good shape.----Some hollow ones can fill up with fuel.
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    1989 Mercury Classic 50 Plug Wire ?

    Some of this marine stuff is high quality.
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    shift rod question

    Take a look in the control box too.
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    shift rod question

    So what is your exact measurement on the shift rod.-----I am not there to see , hear or feel your motor.------Or shall I say I recommend a teardown of the lower unit.-----In my opinion they are not as robust as older units.----You might save a lot of money catching a problem before the gears go...
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    shift rod question

    Would you post ------Make / year / HP -----Of your motor ?
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    1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard carb fuel leaks

    Bass Pro is a ' seller "-----Doubt they do service work.--Need to review the carburetor work !!----Install new factory float valve.
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    Convert 1993 4 HP to remote tank

    This should be simple to resolve.
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    1995(estimate)30 hp Evinrude not exceeding 10mph

    Check the flywheel key.-----Post results of a compression test.----Check spark.----Sounds like it might be running on one cylinder.----You did install a new impeller I hope .
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    1989 Mercury Classic 50 Plug Wire ?

    I would not replace them.
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    1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard carb fuel leaks

    Serial # of your motor?----Your local dealer would have all the parts.
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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    See post #12 ?-----Good luck with your project.
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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    They are 19 cents at the local hardware store !!----Yes the driveshaft simply pulls out.----I have asked you to confirm that you have the 79 model 6 HP pump , but no reply on that.------I can not see your motor !
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    1980 evinrude 20hp no start hard to pull over

    Is the recoil properly timed ?-----Or find an electric start kit ( donor motor ) there are lots around.
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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    Really-----Why not pull the driveshaft out !------Look up the part # in the 79 model 6 HP parts listing.-----So does your motor have the 79 model 6 HP water pump ?----You seem reluctant in answering / providing information..----Not sure why you would have issues with a simple roll pin...
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    1966 Evinrude 18hp

    Same gearcase , change out both upper and lower.-----.----Most shops would have the seal between the halves on a 50' roll.----Or buy an 0-ring and cut to make that seal !!
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