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    Can't Get LU to drop down on 1976 15Hp Evinrude

    Market conditions changed.------Some folks now realize how good these 9.9 / 15 HP 2 stroke motors are.---- But the general public loves to spend money on the 4 stroke motors.----And spend plenty doing so.
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    Proper technique for checking fuel pressure. Late 80's, 3 cyl 90, 2 stroke.

    If operation does not improve when you operate the manual fuel pump then you do not have a fuel pressure issue.----More trouble shooting is required.----Sounds like motor is only running on 2 of 3 cylinders.
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    Proper technique for checking fuel pressure. Late 80's, 3 cyl 90, 2 stroke.

    What happens when you operate the manual fuel pump ?----Post your compression test numbers.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" or more on each lead ?
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    Can't Get LU to drop down on 1976 15Hp Evinrude

    The complete 9.9 crankshaft would have to swapped over.
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    Old 1973 sportwin Evinrude

    Some U-TUBE videos are very good entertainment as well.
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    Old 1973 sportwin Evinrude

    That would be a 9.5 HP model ( 9322 ).---If spark jumps a gap of 1/4" or more it is good.----If not pull the flywheel.--Install new impeller.----Change gear oil.----If it was stored with an empty carburetor the fire it up.-----Visit ----leroysramblings-----For all the information you would need.
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    1995 Evinrude Ocean Pro 200 Carbed 2 stroke Flooding out at speed

    I think it is fairly common to find boats for sale because there is an ISSUE.------Some of the pitches are.-----Just needs a tune up.-----Carburetors need cleaning.----It's winterized right now so can not test run. ----And the list goes on.----A rebuilt powerhead may be a good option.
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    Can't Get LU to drop down on 1976 15Hp Evinrude

    Very , very obvious to me what is wrong here.----O-ring at the top was left out and no grease on the splines.-----So now you need to remove power head to inspect the crankshaft spline.------Rust is very abrasive and similar damage was done in the crankshaft spline !-----Not to worry as used...
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    1995 Evinrude Ocean Pro 200 Carbed 2 stroke Flooding out at speed

    Factory impeller is the best deal.
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    How to remove the front cowl bracket on a 1985 Mercury classic 50

    These carburetors are easy to take apart and clean !----YOU_TUBE videos will help.----What is your motor doing / not doing that leads you to carburetor work.----Any other trouble shooting done ?
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    Can't Get LU to drop down on 1976 15Hp Evinrude

    You need to use a bit more force, that is all that will be needed.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    ??---Where the DRIVESHAFT goes into the lower unit there are 2 seals.-----And on a 1984 model 90 HP if the seals are original you need a complete seal kit.---Much more cheaper than gears , bearings and shafts !!
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Yes ---every town used to have a small outboard repair shop.-----The factory does not want those places anymore.----They want big " selling " dealers that have $100/ HR+ service department.
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    The overheat warning horn was in the control box for may 1984 models.-----But these days there are very creative modifications made.-----Without pictures we do not know what you have !
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    I guess I forgot to mention that you won't find that o-ring at the hardware store or in a " these will fit everywhere " kit.
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    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    Another easy way is to run a 5/16-NC tap ( 3 or 4 threads ) into the bushing.----Pull it out with threaded rod.
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    Im going crazy! Mercury Keikhaefer Merc 110

    The video in post #4 does not have enough water in the test bucket.----Water must be 6" ( 15 cm ) above the pump.
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    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    In my opinion there are no " special " tools needed to do a gearcase reseal on that lower unit.---Shift rod o-ring can in fact be replaced without removing the bushing.----Just take it apart and see how simple it is.
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    Im going crazy! Mercury Keikhaefer Merc 110

    The tell tale comes off the side off the exhaust housing !----Starboard side,-----It will be plugged now with dirt corrosion.-----That is why they abandoned that under the block tell tale !!
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    New Force Owner, No Start Issue

    I do not believe you can find / detect a sheared key with a timing light.----Back firing when cranking are the symptoms of timing issues.----Wires mixed up , plug leads on wrong and sheared key.
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