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    Milky fluid on plugs and running out of carb when shut down.

    Outboard 200.------Is this your first outboard motor ?----Prepared to act on some good trouble shooting tips ??
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    Evinrude 15hp hard start.

    If it starts and quits on the first pull the choke has done it's job.----Try pushing choke in for the next 2 pulls.-----Understanding how motors work will help you getting it started.----These things are not the same as a modern vehicle.----There you take your seat.---Push a button and the...
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    Mercury Tracker

    It runs on the top 2 cylinder at idle.----Bottom 2 carburetors kick in to supply fuel at around 1800 RPM. and it runs on al 4 cylinders.
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    1984 Merc 9.8 lower unit swap

    Some will argue.-----Some 7.5 / 9.8 models have the spline that goes right into the crankcase.----They need that o-ring to seal the crankcase compression.-----Of course if you have never seen the inside of one of these then you will doubt when I try to teach !
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    Johnson Outboard Identification

    Carburetors were welded ???----Never heard of that before.----These carburetors are plentiful and reasonable priced in my neighborhood.----No need for drastic things like welding !!!
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    1988 40Hp Evinrude. Not seen before.

    Fairly common.----Yes that must be repaired.
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    1984 Merc 9.8 lower unit swap

    Some motors have the spline that is open to the crankcase.------Those do need the o-ring to seal crankcase compression !
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    Johnson Outboard Identification

    The ---EC-----makes it a 1998 model.----The last production year of these crossflow motors.----This motor does not show the big red plug on the wiring harness.----That was last used in 1995.-----You might want to ask this MEKANIK on some facts on these repair kits as they are the same from 1980...
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    Evinrude 15hp hard start.

    Remove cowling.----Remove 4 wee screws and remove cover on carburetor airbox / silencer.-----Pull choke on.----Visually check and see if choke flapper is closed.----Pull cord once and see if choke remains closed.
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    F250BTUR Bad Rattle

    I have to agree that it is not shifting into gear properly !----How that is done and how it is adjusted is out of may pay scale.-----Hurry to a shop that can adjust this for you.---If you let this go it may cost BIG $$$ beer tokens to fix it later.----You have to hope that it can be...
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    2006 Honda 9.9 Stalls in Gear in Idle

    Sorry----Post #1 did not mention that it came from a trusted friend.
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    2006 Honda 9.9 Stalls in Gear in Idle

    Some trouble shooting needs to be done.-----Sounds like somebody had issues with the motor and sold it.----So before you start adjusting and guessing.----Do a compression test.-----Do a spark test.----Check valve clearance.----No beer tokens to spend doing some testing here.
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    Finally Had To Retire It

    Parts for a 64 model 650 should be easy to find.----Your location?
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    Finally Had To Retire It

    They marketed a 4 cylinder 65 HP up to 1971.----Then came out with the less than robust 3 cylinder 650 in 1972.
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    1968 Fiberform 16 foot with Homelite 55

    Very nice find.-----Perhaps install a new water pump impeller.------These were the first generation of 4 strokes when 2 stroke was the popular thing.-----How times change.-----Use ---google ---to find parts for that machine.
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    1980 Johnson 25. Another idle issue

    You need a new impeller.------Your motor does not have a warning or shutdown system should it overheat.-----It would keep running until you notice it slowing down.----Then you would be looking at expensive repairs or another motor.
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    1972 Johnson no neutral gear.

    Switch the 2 shift wires.------I think they are not right at this time.-----And no switching them has no risk of doing any damage.
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    1980 Johnson 25. Another idle issue

    Compression test results needed.----Did you replace water pump impeller ?----Mixing gas and oil at 50:1 ratio ?
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    1980 Johnson 25. Another idle issue

    Those motors will idle nicely if in good condition.----Is the throttle plate closed at idle ?-----Is that stop on the metal rod ( ~12" long ) set properly ?----Clearly something is wrong if motor does not respond to low speed mixture adjustment.---How did this motor run for you last year ?
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    2006 Honda 9.9 Stalls in Gear in Idle

    Nothing to do with prop pitch I think.----I say there is an issue in the carburetor.----Idle passage ways are very small , like tiny.----Clean the carburetor again.
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