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    Bottom cylinder won’t fire but still has spark

    If a carburetor is plugged then one cylinder will be starved of oil.----Little bit of WD 40 won't help at all.
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    Bottom cylinder won’t fire but still has spark

    Make sure carburetors are free of restrictions.----No fuel going in also means no oil ??----Compression test results are ???
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    Bottom cylinder won’t fire but still has spark

    Agreed ----Look at the other lower carburetor.----These cross over.----Looking from front of boat the bottom right carburetor feeds the bottom left cylinder.
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    1989 70 hp mercury definite miss at all speeds

    Hook up a timing light to #1.----Take boat out into the lake.-----Run to full throttle and observe the light.-----Repeat with #2 and #3.-----Should tell you which cylinder has an ignition issue.
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    1988 L6 115hp idles and runs well at half throttle and WOT, but falls flat when put in gear at idle if I don't goose the throttle immediately

    The engine must respond to the low speed mixture adjustment !!-----So take bottom carburetor apart.-----Do not run motor again.-----A plugged carburetor means a blockage can starve 2 cylinders of oil !
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    1995 evinrude 90 hp pees at idle but doesn't when running higher rpms

    There are 2 different 90 HP models in 1995.----Which one is it ?
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    Looking for the Year of a Canadian Mercury

    About a 1975 model.----Where in Canada ?
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    How much kicker hp do I need?

    My personal guide is 10% of the main power.
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    Camshaft pulley 8 hp Honda not spinning camshaft

    Is it possible that valves are now bent ?
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    Silicone sealer on crankcase halves is a mistake.
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    1990 Force L-Drive 90hp -- Can't get it to idle -- losing my mind :D

    On more than one occasion you have stated that motor runs and has spark on all 3 leads ???----Orderly trouble shooting must be a secret.
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    Bringing an old Johnson back to life after sitting 10+ years

    The primer solenoid has nothing to do with it.-----Clean carburetors and check float and float valve.
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    1967 evinrude 80 hp need help.

    Heat the housing.---Bearing falls out.----Replace seals.-----Press the bearing back in.
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    91’ Evinrude 25 not pumping water

    Water must be 6 to 8" above the pump in your test bucket.
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    1990 2 stroke Evinrude or 2003 2 stroke Yamaha, both are 70 HP

    Depends on whether you do your own service work.----Sometimes parts / used parts are easier to find for Evinrude.-----Number of hours on the motor / condition also mean a lot.
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    Merc 39 shifting

    They often jump into forward gear.----Spring loaded clutch dog.-----Put gear shift lever in forward and assemble.----Or neutral and neutral.
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    9.9 evinrude wont idle

    Check for blockage on the exhaust relief.-----
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    94’ Johnson 150 Ocean Pro prop seal.

    Pressure test this gearcase first.----Some leakage on 2 strokes is just what happens and is normal.
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    New points not gapping, 1957 Johnson 35hp Javelin

    Have never seen issues with factory points.----Agreed pictures help.
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    Force 45 sitting for at least 10 years

    Change the impeller now.----Clean the carburetor.
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