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    Force 120 Outboard Low compression - rebuild it?

    Step #1 is remove cylinder head and have a look see.
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    1985 OMC 800 Stringer - Thump (?)

    Sounds like it is jumping in and out of gear.-----The beginning of total clutch dog and forward gear failure.-----Best to call a shop ( if you can find one ) who can and wants to replace the pinion , forward gear and clutch dog.
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    Clearing salt build up from block

    I tasted some " ocean water " one time.-----It seems just plain water dissolves and holds a lot of salt.----Why would you bother buying vinegar to do the same thing ?
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    electric outboard, 350 Hp

    I clearly stated that for many folks and the vast majority of boating activities , there is no issue with the electric option.-----After all many areas are going to ban sales of new gasoline cars in 10 years time.------Vehickles will have battery packs ( like power tools ) that you change during...
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    1984 johnson 90hp carb leaking fuel out air cleaner

    Near my " granpa's farm " the road used to wash out every spring.-----He would hide in the bushes with the team.------When folks came along , got out of the car and looked at the washout he said " for a 1 $ I will hook up the team and pull you through "------When they balked at the steep price...
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    significance of same cylinder-pressure

    So do motors with built in compression relief ( lower compression ) have starting problems ???
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    1953 Evinrude 15hp 15012 water pump question

    Post #7 suggested checking throttle plate opening.
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    electric outboard, 350 Hp

    Change is constant.----Neighbor loves his battery powered trimming mower.------I cut with a 1967 model 2 stroke Lawboy that runs just fine.-----They say that many electric drills are used for about 10 minutes.-------Folks buy them for a project and just use them once.-------I would say that many...
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    1996 Johnson 50hp retaining screw for pinion gear.

    The screw by the intake prevents the pinion bearing from moving up due to oil pressure.-----You can take that screw out and back in all day long and nothing will happen there.
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    1997 johnson 175 faststrike powerhead ?

    The gasket between block and exhaust housing is different.----You have a 200 HP 90 degree motor on the boat.------Are all carburetors on the front of the block ?------Are carburetors neatly in a row on both sides of the block?------Pictures make this elegantly easy to identify.----I say a 200 HP...
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    New aluminum prop rubs slightly

    Make one.
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    Evinrude tilt and trim.

    Agreed the 77 model is shown with the external trim / tilt cylinders.----This forum should require pictures / model numbers before questions are allowed to be posted.
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    Evinrude tilt and trim.

    I assumed it was the more common 2 cylinder motor.----The OP might have a 3 cylinder model.;-----That is why the model # MUST be posted here.
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    Prop shaft help

    See if you can give it a bump to turn it , to loosen the corrosion.----No it is not threaded.
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    1996 Johnson 50hp retaining screw for pinion gear.

    No that has nothing to do with the pinion gear.-----That is the pivot pin for the shifter fork.-------Likely the thread inside is stripped.------This will require major work.---Might as well take it apart and see if your local machine shop can help you.-----Or used housing.----There is also a...
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    Evinrude tilt and trim.

    It will be interesting if you can pull this project off.----None of these parts will interchange without welding / machining.-------Then that single cylinder may not have enough oomph to trim the 85 HP.
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    91 mercury 115 flooded then no spark

    Step #1 is to load test the battery even if you bought it last week.----Then pull the starter apart for inspection and OHM test on armature.
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    Hydro swift new owner

    Do a COMPLETE inspection of the boat first.-----If wood was used in the structural parts it may all be rotten.------Don't spend any coins on cosmetics / seats / paint until the boat is declared safe and sound.----Paint is your last worry.
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    Driveshaft bearing race

    Sorry-----It is a simple job to remove a bearing like that.----Hard to explain years of experience in one minute.
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    Driveshaft bearing race

    The bearing is shown as a separate piece.-------So use your grinder , weaken it and remove it from the shaft.-------And have a very good look at your gears considering that bearing was shot !!!
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