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    Hard Start 15 hp

    New motor is in your future I think.
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Time to admit defeat.----Take to your local shop for help.
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    Sell Electronics With Boat or Separately?

    A lot of electronics are obsolete shortly after they go into production.----Mind boggling this stuff.----The rotary dial telephone ( did just one thing ) was good enough for 50 years or so.----Today folks get a new phone every year.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    Make no assumptions when repairing your outboard motor.----You say there are no leaks and yet you are seeing bubbles ??----And there are no bubbles when you operate the bulb.----That tells me something !
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    Hard Start 15 hp

    Is throttle up against neutral stop , yes or no ?-----Does spark jump a gap of 7/16" on a spark testing device ?----Any water in the fuel ?----Checked compression ?----Or visit your local friendly shop.----This should not be hard to figure out.-----If you do not pull the cord fast enough there...
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    Do I need a new block or small side case half?

    Googling ----Prussian blue------Will get you bewildering information.-----Until you come to---- Permatex Prussian blue-----There it describes using it in working with precision parts and inspection of same.
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    9.5 1969-73 johnson air in fuel line

    Rebuilding or rather replacing the diaphragm in these pumps is so easy.----Make a diaphragm if you have to.-----You are sure it is air or could it be gasoline vapor ????----The fuel pumps operate with crankcase PRESSURE pulses and are you 100% sure there is no issue with the crankcase sealing ...
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    Do I need a new block or small side case half?

    Yes , these motors are simple and run just super in good condition.------No need for $100 / hr dealer support and electronic parts to keep it running.------Do yourself a favor and study the parts diagrams for newer motors.---All brands.----Shocking to see sensors / ECU 's / fuel injectors, ETC...
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    Johnson 70 3cyl overheating

    The water coming out of the telltale ---DOES NOT ---circulate through the block !----It tells you that water pump is working.-----And in 1994 there was a service bulletin to relocate the telltale hose from side of exhaust to the top of the block.----Was yours done ??----Repeated overheating will...
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    Do I need a new block or small side case half?

    It is called ---Mechanic's Blue.-----Or ----Prussian blue.-----Hurry to your automotive supply store. ---Lucky if you can find an old guy who has used it knows what you are asking about.----Google it.-----Or walk over , I have a tube and can demonstrate the use of this stuff.
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    Do I need a new block or small side case half?

    I am not there to inspect.----Are you sure this swap was not made on this motor before you got your hands on it ?----I have not seen this persistent leakage on one of these before.
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    No manual, help with spark plug purchase

    Ok----Start with the correct sparkplugs then.------In my opinion there should be no reason for a motor to be hard to start when warm still.-----I see more and more folks who know how to work a smart phone and are challenged by the operation / starting of an outboard motor.-----Last summer I had...
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    Merc's External 2 Stroke Oil Tank.-

    Post some pictures with cowling off this thing.
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    No manual, help with spark plug purchase

    Hurry----Read your manual.---Even call Mercury.-----Talk to a shop.----Find out why you are having difficulty starting this motor.
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    Where is the thermostat located for 1973 evinrude 135

    ??----The little housing on the back of the exhaust housing of the motor..-----Look for it on the ----EXHAUST HOUSING ----parts diagram.----Called a vernatherm.----Same thing as a thermostat !!!-----Nothing to it.----Your location ?
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    Block or head gasket? 2005 yahmaha 90 4stroke

    It should start with 140 PSI in the cylinders.-----Be very careful with your inspection before you hand over any beer tokens.----If you get it for $500 or less it might be a good deal.-----At $5000 it would be a huge risk to buy a non runner !
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    1971 Johnson 60esl-71c

    What have you done on this motor ??---Need to know.----Are points set at 0.010" ?----Did you clean rotor and cap ?-----Anti-reversing spring in place?------Is your battery the right capacity and load tested ?-----Is your electric starter in good condition and not drawing too much power ?----All...
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    1971 Johnson 60esl-71c

    The flywheel key on these does not change timing as in the 1973 and newer motors.----Yes the rotor is notched.----Flywheel does have timing marks for you to check so key must not be sheared.-----That black rubber bumper is the stop for MAXIMUM timing advance.----That is the only timing you need...
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    Merc's External 2 Stroke Oil Tank.-

    Some oil tanks get crankcase compression on them to help oil flow to the motor.----Tank on motor is kept near full.-----System has a bleed off feature so oil tank is not under pressure during storage.
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    Where is the thermostat located for 1973 evinrude 135

    Mr88--that is nonsense-------Most Johnson / Evinrude have used a thermostat since 1960.--Except for a few models such as 2 HP , 4 HP and 33 HP and some 40 HP in 1971 to 75 years.---On that 135 HP you find it below that exhaust bubble.----Not easy to get to to work on it.----Perhaps called a...
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