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    6hp fisherman idle issue!!

    Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more on both leads ?-----The motor should respond to low speed mixture , so revisit carburetor work.-----Check the pointy end of low speed mixture screw.---Post a picture of it.
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    Stator question on 1976ish mercury 1150

    Was a new water pump impeller installed ?----Compression test values should be posted.-----Battery load tested ?
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    Voltage regulator/rectifier compatibility 86' 110

    Just install the cheapest parts.----Should work for charging the battery.
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    Stator question on 1976ish mercury 1150

    Trouble shooting is not easy on these things if you are working on your first outboard.-----Helped an owner a few years ago with a similar ( 85 HP ) motor.----Shop said they could check it , Get it running for about $1500.----We had it running without spending a penny.-----Choke was not wired...
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    Stator question on 1976ish mercury 1150

    Your best bet is to do some trouble shooting.------cdielectronics-----Might help you find the part that is defective.-----Throwing parts at these motors gets expensive in a hurry !
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    Evinrude Big Twin 35 Restoration

    The absolute first step is to take the motor apart in order to evaluate the condition.----Don't buy repair kits only to find that motor is totally a lost cause.
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    Unknown motor I have

    Read post #4 !!-----Should have stated that is an Evinrude I guess.
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    Any info on Suzuki DF90ATL

    It is a wonderful motor.----Read your manual twice before turning the key.-----Insist that the dealer spend up to 1 hour with you , so you learn how to operate this machine.
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    Unknown motor I have

    Really-----That model # indicates that it is a 9.9 / 15 HP 1990 model.----The powerhead clearly is a 9.9 / 15 HP.-----Why would you think this thing is a 1965 model.
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    Evinrude 15 1992 Tiller arm low speed

    The older cylinder head can be put on a 1992 model or an older powerhead could be installed.-----All pretty simple to figure out when motor is on my work bench.-----The model # in post # 13 is a 1992.
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    1986 Johnson 185 difference

    It can be difficult and frustrating to explain.----The 185 was marketed in 84 and 85.----But really it was the same motor as the 3.500" bore 200 HP ( crank rated ) in 1983 and earlier.------But it was rated 185 at the prop !!!!
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    Fixing Up Boat Help

    Agreed----I am doing a 17 ft boat now.------Good thing I dont want to keep track of the hours and beer tokens going into the project.
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    Fixing Up Boat Help

    Well ---I have seen boats go out into the lake where I live.---Sad that boat do not require a safety certificate ( in my area ) like cars do at time of sale.-------Sad that folks do not need any level of competency to judge whether it is safe to do so.-----Not 30 ft waves but certainly up to 6...
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    Evinrude 15 1992 Tiller arm low speed

    Belgium or local made is no difference !
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    E88TSLED head gasket direction

    Correct----There is a " club fisted " presenter on you tube taking a V-4 engine apart.----Trying to take the tapered dowels out in the wrong direction , then using a bigger hammer.---Then saw another video where he was again puzzled by these simple dowels.----Worthless videos I say.
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    Evinrude 15 1992 Tiller arm low speed

    The kill switch arrangement was used on the 91 and 92 model of the " old style " 9.9 / 15 OMC .
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    Cylinder leak down test

    ?---Put it in gear and block of wood on the propeller should do the trick.
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    E88TSLED head gasket direction

    That would be the starboard cylinder head #1 and #3 cylinder.----That is correct.----Make sure the water diverters / guides are in good shape.-----Those hose " thingys " in the water jackets.----Most of those gaskets would have a arrow on them.
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    What is this hose for?

    Look for and find a nipple on the bottom of the airbox that fits in front of the carburetors.-----That is where it goes and it is there to drain any fuel that might spill from carburetors.----Think safety.
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    E88TSLED head gasket direction

    Stop.----What manual do you have ??-----The tab on both sides is at the top and toward the outside of the block.----The arrows point to each other or to the exhaust passage way.-----Make 110% sure you get these gaskets on correctly.
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