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    Water intruding into cylinder

    Remove the inner exhaust cover to inspect gasket there.----Look for issues with that cover.
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    E88TSLED 1995 back together

    Hook the battery up to protect charging system.----Find out which pin is for on / off in red plug.----Hook up a simple on / off switch to stop motor.
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    losing lower unit oil

    Those seals last about 20 years or so.------Pressure test this lower unit to find leaks if you have any.----Why would you not replace the shift rod o-ring ?----A simple part of the job !----And how do you fill your gearcase.---From bottom to the top ?
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    Force 125 lacking power

    Sprayed starter fluid can get to the intake.-----Give you a warm fuzzy feeling and false impression.------Good idea to remove those bypass covers.----Will let you look at pistons and rings.
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    losing lower unit oil

    Not sure why the basic operation / lubrication of 2 strokes is not well understood.------When piston nears bottom of the cylinder the intake ports open.----They open just after the exhaust ports.----The incoming pressurized charge of air / oil / fuel then enters the cylinder to scavenge / clean...
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    1976 EVINRUDE 9.9 NEW WATER PUMP DOESN'T WORK

    What parts did you use ?------Factory or something else ?----Yes , water must be 6" above the pump when testing with a drill.----Hard to believe it is not pumping.----Passageway below the pump is clear ?----parts assembled correctly ?----Turning it the right way ?----Or bring it over as it is...
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    No water discharge from port 1967 33hp evinrude

    And the bucket at this time ( in the post 38 picture ) does NOT have enough water in it for testing the water pump !-----Water must be 8" above the impeller.
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    275 mercury 2 stroke

    Year / model / serial # should be posted.
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    1985 2.6 liter OMC SeaDrive options

    Well done in doing the compression test.-------Should have been done before you spent the coins on this boat.---Pull cylinder head as there is a chance ( slim ) it is a head gasket.--A rebuilt powerhead out of the box is one option.------Or a new 4 stroke ( may need a transom bracket ) will save...
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    Carb issues

    I re-read post #1 and I think you need a new carburetor.
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    Carb issues

    The " popping " sounds coming out of carburetor may indicate an intake valve or timing issue.
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    No water discharge from port 1967 33hp evinrude

    Once again some folks here will tell you that this ---" foamy looking " ---goop is normal for this motor.------What you are looking at is technology from 70 years ago.----I see a nice " expensive to own " 4 stroke outboard in your future.
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    Hard stall

    It starts fine and idles fine you say.-----It revs up fine in neutral you say.----They all rev up fine in neutral !!----What size / year is this motor ??----And it is up to you do do some trouble shooting / per post #2----Post compression numbers and check spark on all leads !!
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    How to cut wax

    Sounds like rubbing compound is what is used.------But if scratches are deep you could make it worse as far as cosmetic appearance.-----On a " new to you boat " likely there are other thing to worry about.------Inspect transom / stringers / motor.------Leave the cosmetics till last.
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    115083d no spark

    Knotshore----Start your own post if you have one of these 1970 motors with issues.---Post all about your motor issues.
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    1976 EVINRUDE 9.9 NEW WATER PUMP DOESN'T WORK

    Those pumps are quite simple.------A new impeller and 99 out of 100 will pump just fine.
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    1988 evinrude 20hp excessive moisture coming from exhaust

    Not the problem.
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    Stator question on 1976ish mercury 1150

    Agreed---Switchbox is similar to a light bulb.------They work , work , work until one day they go----PHOOOFF ----and don't work anymore.----If your mechanic can tell it is failing he has options for a better paying career.
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    1988 evinrude 20hp excessive moisture coming from exhaust

    It was overheating and you kept running it ??-----For how many seconds after the alarm and was it at full throttle ?
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    1976 EVINRUDE 9.9 NEW WATER PUMP DOESN'T WORK

    Water must be 8" above the pump in your bucket.
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