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    I'm advised to change Tohatsu MFS9.9El's prop...

    Correct.----On a large boat you need less pitch on the prop ( say 8 " ) for FULL THROTTLE operation.-----You truck has a transmission to select proper gear for the load.-----The little outboard does not have a transmission.----There for you change the prop.-----But if you are not planning to run...
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    RKL-24 no power

    Does spark jump an actual gap of 1/4" or more , yes or no ?----Is the high speed jet in the carburetor bowl clean ?---And what number is on the jet ?-----You must look into the low compression.----Or remove bypass covers to look at pistons and rings !----And in the driveway ---" in gear " ----is...
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    Mercury 850 Throttle/Shift Cables

    There is a latch mechanism that holds those barrels in place.----Stand beside the motor.----Pull the top towards yourself.---It now unlocks.----Easy and no tools required there.
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    Boat Eye Hook rusted nuts - how to remove

    If used in salt water you should replace the whole thing.
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    Ran motor (in driveway) without oil in lower unit?

    Correct there was no load.----I think you will be OK.
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    Missing part...

    Try----evinrudeparts.ca----might be able to help you.
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    1975 evinrude 115hp starter solonoid

    Well----I think that 12 volt circuits are very easy to trouble shoot and repair.-----The trouble might be that as simple as poor connections or bad ground.----Keep us posted on the outcome / solution-Thanks.
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    Johnson 1990 48 hp spl service manual

    The 40 and 50 HP 2 stroke manuals for many years will do.---1989 to 2005
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    Who has installed Helicoils ?

    Helicoils are elegantly simple to install.----After all they have been around for more than 50 years.----If there was an issue it would have been corrected years ago.
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    1975 evinrude 115hp starter solonoid

    Check all battery cables and connections.-----Load test your battery even if new.----And if starter is original it would be a good idea to pull it apart to inspect brushes.---Little bit of grease for bushings.----Easy job.
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    98’ Mercury Force starting issues

    Load test the battery.
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    1989 Johnson VRO - Solid Alarm - Overload?

    The stator on your motor produces AC pulses.----The rectifier turns it into a DC pulse to be stored in the 12 volt battery.----
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    Leaking Oil... first time running in 15 years

    You just need way more water in your test bucket!----Should be 6" to 8" above the impeller.----Simple as that.
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    Motor only fires up when key is turned to off

    Load test battery.-----Inspect battery cables.-----Inspect starter motor.
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    Over heating problem. need help

    Wrong.-----It puts more water through the engine for cooling at higher RPM.
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    1986 Johnson 30 water pump

    Your cylinder head is warped.----They all are after 10 years or MORE.----A piece of glass and some emery cloth.----Or valve grinding compound.-----Rub till it all looks even and flat.-----Procedure is done all the time.
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    Just bought this Snowblower ,Good,bad ??

    I had my lube checked on Ram 2500 engine , front differential , transmission and rear axle at 160000 miles.----All of them were changed out.-----That " lifetime lube " on the snow blower worm box does give folks the warm feeling that they bought a quality product.
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    ARE 1978 JOHNSON 115 & 1982 EVINRUDE 115 PARTS INTERCHANGEABLE???

    There have been many folks on here that have argued about compression values and what they mean.------Careful examination ( compression test too ) should be done on a 40 year old crossflow.----They are nearly world famous for broken piston rings !-----Water test is a must when paying that kind...
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    1995 Johnson 130 No Spark

    ???----Same readings on your stator and the new one?----Seems hard to believe.
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    wncmarinesalesinc.com

    Nothing like supporting your local shop.----Good luck with your internet searching----Good luck getting your money back.
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