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    I found cracks on the top of my motor under the stator

    I have seen this before.----Sure looks like cracked paint to me !!!
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    State your location at $20 / gallon it sounds like a lucrative operation.----I want to open up across town and sell it for $19.29 / gallon.
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    Looking to buy an older Starcraft - Do you know this dash?

    The electric was last used in the 1972 models.------The 73 use oil pressure and a mechanical servo to make for near effortless shifting.----Compression test first on the motor.----New impeller before launching the boat.
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    Evinrude 88 hp spl 4cyl. Chipped piston #4

    Some will argue.----You need to replace all 4.----The other 3 pistons are also ready to fail.----And putting new rings in worn ring grooves is also a mistake.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    Many different pumps will work on the 9.5 HP model.---The repair kit fits all those wee square pumps.----I just order the diaphragm by itself.----That is about the only item that can fail on these.
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    Evinrude 88 hp spl 4cyl. Chipped piston #4

    You are looking at the nearly world famous ---BROKEN RING ---syndrome.----Every one of these motors will suffer the same fate as hours build up.----You need 4 O/S pistons and rings.----Lower unit inspection.---Carburetors.---Cooling system ETC.
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    OMC p/n 0335626 (nipple, fuel & oil) purpose?

    Nope---They stopped marketing Johnson in about 2007 ----Stopped Evinrude production last year.-----They are still supplying many parts for who knows how long.--- And that part is listed on another ( competitive ) site , a mere $30 for a new one.---Most shops might have a few of those laying...
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    1971 Johnson 60esl-71c

    Well---I too suggested load testing the battery ---but owner assumes battery is a good one.
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    I found cracks on the top of my motor under the stator

    I guess the bock needs work or replacement.
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    I found cracks on the top of my motor under the stator

    That would be a thick , thick layer of paint that cracked.
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    15hp 1979 outboard motor troubles

    Flywheel key ?----Or swap plug wires.
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Usually something easy and simple when you are having so much trouble.
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    1971 Johnson 60esl-71c

    It should start no problem then.----Put manual choke on.-----Then wrap a rope around the flywheel.--Turn key on.-----Give it a good pull.---Should bark and roar for you.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    And I do know what years the 9.5 was built. ----I sold some brand new when working at a dealer !-----Just scan the parts lists until you find the repair kit for this popular little pump.-----Used on 4 to 25 HP motors.----But NOT listed on early motors.-----Simply because it was not the...
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    Prop shaft end play

    Silicone is a bad sign ------I suggest taking it apart before launching the boat.------Needs the impeller inspected or a new one installed.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    You are not looking in the right years for the kit !!!-----That pump was used for many years and many models.----Start looking under the newer model 9.9 / 15 HP until you come to the year / parts page where they do list the repair kit.-----Sorry this is all simple to me !----Or pick a new pump...
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    Prop shaft end play

    All normal in my opinion.----But no special tools or skill required to have a look inside.---Just take it apart.
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    Author with research question about boats

    Take a rifle and shoot through bottom of boat.------Careful and use only 1 bullet.-----Do not put a second hole in the boat as that might let the water back out.
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    The owner of this motor MUST do some listening / trouble shooting !!---Plus A 1991 model is an excellent motor and easy to start if in good condition !!
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    Sell Electronics With Boat or Separately?

    An electric trolling motor is not in the same category of a loran-C or fish finder.
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