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    Mercury's New Outboard

    In the specifications it says 1260 LBS *---- * lightest model in the line-up.----Extra long models are heavier.---Routine maintenance can be done by lifting the wee cover and is very clever.---They say that you do not have to remove the main cowling until 1000 hrs are put on it.------Now I have...
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    I thought I saw 1200 LBS somewhere.
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    72' 50hp electric shift issue

    They are spring loaded to go into forward when motor is NOT RUNNING.-----These motors shift with oil pressure therefor the oil pump in the lower unit must be turning.----Note ---I test these on the work bench.-----With 12 volts to green they shift to neutral after 1 turn of the...
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    1989 Johnson 90HP - Is This Block Repairable? (Chipped Ports)

    It is a mistake to install new rings on old pistons.-----Not going to explain why here.
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    Folks walk on board modern jet liners that are all fly by wire.-------This electrical --" fly by wire " -- stuff is much cheaper to produce and install than mechanical stuff.------It is all calibrated at the factory.-----Installed on the boat / motor with little or no adjustment needed.
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    72' 50hp electric shift issue

    The motor must be running in order to shift out of forward gear.-----And yes the prop will turn in neutral when on a trailer.-----That has to do with design of gearcase bearings.
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    Prop shaft seals?

    Some folks have insurance to help cover the cost of hitting --rock bottom----Still expensive.-------Your local shops may be interested in straightening the shaft.
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    I think that is the idea.-------4 or 5 years in salt water.----Time for new engines with warranty.-----If you can solve it with money you do not have any problems.-------Part of the popularity of the multiple big outboards is the ---" fly by wire "---technology on them.
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    Mercury's New Outboard

    There are many UBER rich folks in Europe that will use these toys.-----Look for some documentaries on MONACO for example.-----Some of these folks are proud of what they spend on their homes / toys.-----They will be on those monster center consoles at the ----haulover inlet----as soon as they...
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    Compression results were already posted.-----Scored pistons were found as well.---Throttle does not need to be open for a compression test on this motor.
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    I am not there to judge the condition of the cylinders , pistons and rings.------But any engine is nothing but a simple air pump.-----And a 2 stroke is a 2 stage air pump.----If pistons are not pulling enough air through a carburetor when cranking , the choking action will not work to pull fuel...
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    2017 115 4 Stroke Mercury outboard

    Will it idle in gear on a moving boat ??
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    2017 115 4 Stroke Mercury outboard

    Maybe running on it's own exhaust.-----How does it behave with the boat moving ?----Or a fuel line pinched with cover on.
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    1989 tf1800 150 mariner prop size

    When I read post #1 it clearly says ---1500 rpm-----Visit your local prop shop for help.
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    1989 tf1800 150 mariner prop size

    If you are only turning 1500 RPM it is not a ----" wrong prop issue "-----Time to do some simple trouble shooting.----Sounds like it is only running on 3 of 6 cylinders !
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    Evinrude 1975 85 hp electrical starting issue

    Checked the 20 amp fuse ?
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    1989 Johnson 90HP - Is This Block Repairable? (Chipped Ports)

    Should be OK with O/S pistons fitted.------This is a very common issue with these motors.-----Used blocks are not hard to find , depends on your location.
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    Reed valves in these V-4 models rarely fail.------I have never seen a broken one.------I guess more trouble shooting is required on the " hard to start " condition.----Bring it over it should be easy.
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    1980 85 hp evinrude starting problems

    Need to address the scored cylinders that you observed / reported.-----Perhaps power head or carburetors have been replaced on this motor.
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    1976 Johnson 25hp

    Use a wee bit of fine valve grinding compound to clean up the tapers ( flywheel and crankshaft ) for a good fit.----Do this before fitting the new key.
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