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    E150DCXSCR 2008 150hp

    You DO NOT know how this 2 stroke motor works !----There is no point in running premix in this motor !!!!-----Oil and gas is not automatically mixed on this motor.-----Read your manuals----Take the time to learn how this modern computer controlled motor works.----Mistakes will be...
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    Late 60’s Mercury outboard weight

    If you understand motors , know how to maintain them then an older motor is an option.-----They often have reliable simple components that do not need dealer ( 100/hr ) support with NLA parts now common on 20 year old machines.
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    Confused and frustrated

    Agreed ----Compression test first.-----Install a new raw water pump impeller.-----Lots of first time boat owners these days !
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    Late 60’s Mercury outboard weight

    Fact-----Many older motors are in fact lighter then newer and current models.
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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    Outboard motors are just a hardworking beast.----Certain things go wrong with them.----Keep digging and you will find what is wrong soon.
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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    Pull the cylinder head and inspect cylinders !----A head gasket is a cheap item , relative to what you will learn.
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    The inspection port that came in these from the factory is clearly shown in the parts book !!!
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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    Sorry, replacing parts gets expensive.----Good testing , trouble shooting must be done.
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    Well-----Those motors did come with an inspection port right of the showroom floor !!
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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    So does the motor run like new with the new stator ?
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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    What was wrong with the old stator ??----Or just replaced it as a " lets try it " move.
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    1978 Johnson 70HP head scratcher

    That all looks very nice.----Looks like stator has been replaced already.
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    1986 Yamaha 200 Slow Starter

    I would take the starter apart for inspection.-----Very easy to do.-----Yes when folks get near a boat they have an extreme desire to get the motor started.-----After driving for say an hour or more the temptation is to crank and crank till motor starts.-----Results in many damaged starter motors.
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    CSM Cold Start Merc DIY Direct Injection Y'all

    You can find the electric primer on Johnson / Evinrude from about 1980 to 2005 models.----Used on motors from 9.9 to 300 HP.----Yes the unit is that simple and very good and reliable.----Most boat shops would have some kicking around !
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    1976 johnson 115 shifting issues

    What was found as per post #2 ??
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    Primer bulb to transfer gas into another tank.

    I can't tell from here.----It should work with a good quality bulb.
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    Primer bulb to transfer gas into another tank.

    The primer bulb is nothing but a manual pump.-----Moves fuel in the direction of the arrow on the bulb.-----Should work doing what you did.
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    89 200hp 2.5 dead cylinders not getting fuel?

    Check the shift interrupt switch.-----It is located on the engine block.----Stops spark to 3 cylinders during shifting.
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    1963 10hp Johnson QD-24 Flywheel rotating the mag plate

    I refurbished a 63 model 10 HP a few years ago for the 8 year old grandson.-----A wonderful smooth running motor.-----He could start it by himself when motor was warmed up.---Time to look for a used flywheel.-----your location ?
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    All aluminum casting warp / distort with time and heating / cooling cycles.----That cover will flex and fit properly with the torque.
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