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    Salt Away?

    The white powder / crystals in marine engines are often mistakenly identified as SALT.----Salt dissolves away with water.-----This stuff that won't go away is not a salt product.
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    Mariner 115 serial 6632846

    Swap the wires on the relays and see if up now works..----Find the manual release screw / valve.----See if it is open now.----Post what you find.-----Compression test is step #1 on this MERCURY ( ? ) inline 6 -----Clean the carburetors.----A new water pump impeller before your first fishing trip.
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    Salt Away?

    Salt Away is on the shelf because people spend money on it.----Plain water dissolves lots of salt.-----The white stuff you see around these motors is Aluminum Oxide.----Not sure if there is a potion that gets rid of these corrosion products.
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    My 1997 150hp rebuild

    Bad idea on a high performance / hard working engine like that.-----Ring grooves will be worn.----Will not seal properly with new rings.
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    Proper Starter Pinion 77 Evinrude 55 HP

    You have to find one that fits the Prestolite starter !
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    Proper Starter Pinion 77 Evinrude 55 HP

    The starter in your picture is the Prestolite one.
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    1968 Merc 1000SS questions

    Simple.----If it is rusted pitted where the oil seals are you might get water in the gear oil.-----Water might freeze in cold climates.----Gear box might go ----Boom ---on you.
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    1963 Johnson QD-24B

    Some folks put grease on the wire spring.----A big no,no.-----It has to present some drag to pull on the pawl.----And the spindle must be assembled correctly with a wee pin that goes into a hole.
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    1963 Johnson QD-24B

    When it is lined up it is easier to pull over.-----If you are able bodied / high school wrestling champion this alignment does not matter !
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    1968 Merc 1000SS questions

    Parts are available.----But you have to know where to look / search.------It will need a new water pump impeller ( very common part ) and every repair shop should have it in stock.-----Part # ends with 47-****84.------Driveshaft may be carbon steel and will require inspection.------A great motor...
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    Just about to go crazy trying to get this motor running

    Flywheel key does not control timing on this motor.
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    1994 28HP Johnson Help

    Sorry.-----These motors never came with oil injection.-----Just nonsense to me.
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    1984 70hp Johnson, won't stay running

    Bad stator ?----Sheared flywheel key.----Bad ignition switch ?----Shorted wiring ?----Fuel supply.----Water in the fuel.-----The list goes on.
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    E8RCRM 8 hp Timing Marks?

    I guess I should not post some of this good information for you ??
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    68 Johnson 9.5

    I do not believe there are many choices for pitch for this motor.
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    J90 TSLEAU overheating

    Water diverters are a possibility.
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    My 1997 150hp rebuild

    A little bit on the high side.------But shops that do this kind of work and the people who are trained are disappearing.----So those that are left can name a price.-----Might be cheaper to look for a used block !------You are not installing new rings in old pistons I hope.
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    1963 Johnson QD-24B

    Needs a longer rope ?
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    2 Stroke Outboard Engine troubles low speed burp/thump.

    Some will argue.-----That motor should run a lot smoother.-----Start with a compression test.----Post your numbers.
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    Zip tie hose clamps?

    I picked up a package of ---" hose zip ties "--- at a BRP / Evinrude dealer.----320107
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